Qidi Tech 1 - Replicator 1 clone

[wirlybird]

Anyone using Slic3r with the Tech-1?

[CheesePatrol]

Anyone using Slic3r with the Tech-1?

I have since day 1. No issues so far.

[wirlybird]

What is your setup? How do you convert from Gcode? I am using a GUI version of GPX which seems to work nicely - at least I think so!

I got a start script working pretty good but when it goes to do the first layer everything points to it being to close to the bed since nothing lays down. The primer line lays down great.

I have only recently started using Slic3r on my MK2 and for that it is pre-configured.

S3D works with no issue. I am trying Slic3r for fun and to learn more about it.

I have since day 1. No issues so far.

[CheesePatrol]

What is your setup? How do you convert from Gcode? I am using a GUI version of GPX which seems to work nicely - at least I think so!

I got a start script working pretty good but when it goes to do the first layer everything points to it being to close to the bed since nothing lays down. The primer line lays down great.

I have only recently started using Slic3r on my MK2 and for that it is pre-configured.

S3D works with no issue. I am trying Slic3r for fun and to learn more about it.

I used the scripts found here: http://www.3duniverse.org/2014/01/05...forge-creator/


The GPX Perl script tool some messing around with to get working. As soon as I export, it generates the x3g - no extra steps necessary. I have the exact scripts and GPX batch file on my laptop, I can pull them for you if you'd like.

[wirlybird]

I have seen this page and tried this on my Flashforge Creator Pro and got it going once then moved to other projects. I tried this for the QIDI and it didn't work so good. The main thing I found with his script is it really bangs the machine around.
I have a "working" script I have pieced together but the main issue I am having is once it goes to start the actual print it is like it is way to close to the bed. Maybe this is a slic3r issue and first layer height is different than S3D.
I don't know if this is just my first layer height or if the script is setting the initial height to low.
The purge and line across the front of the bed works great and the gantry moves "calmly"!! I can post my script later if you want to see it. Maybe I am missing something. I am new to some of this.

I am also using this for the GPX. http://markwal.github.io/GpxUi/
It is nice but I do get some cautions when it runs. I don't mind the extra step but would definitely be interested in your setup.

Thanks for the help!

I used the scripts found here: http://www.3duniverse.org/2014/01/05...forge-creator/


The GPX Perl script tool some messing around with to get working. As soon as I export, it generates the x3g - no extra steps necessary. I have the exact scripts and GPX batch file on my laptop, I can pull them for you if you'd like.

[wirlybird]

Well, I throw in the towel on this. I have tried two scripts and neither works correctly. Then slic3r just make s a huge mess. It changes to the wrong temps after the first layer. It is massively under extruding etc. All of this is actually on my Flashforge Creator Pro. When I run it on the QIDI it is even worse.

I don't know what the issue is but I am far from getting anything to even come close to a real print.

I used the scripts found here: http://www.3duniverse.org/2014/01/05...forge-creator/


The GPX Perl script tool some messing around with to get working. As soon as I export, it generates the x3g - no extra steps necessary. I have the exact scripts and GPX batch file on my laptop, I can pull them for you if you'd like.

[CheesePatrol]

Well, I throw in the towel on this. I have tried two scripts and neither works correctly. Then slic3r just make s a huge mess. It changes to the wrong temps after the first layer. It is massively under extruding etc. All of this is actually on my Flashforge Creator Pro. When I run it on the QIDI it is even worse.

I don't know what the issue is but I am far from getting anything to even come close to a real print.

That's weird... I'll pull my scripts and send em your way

[wirlybird]

Hey, thanks. I really appreciate that.

That's weird... I'll pull my scripts and send em your way