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by Kaspa3
Fri Jun 19, 2015 3:02 pm
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: Question about supports.
Replies: 7
Views: 12846

Re: Question about supports.

Thanks Jules! Trying to decide to buy the S3D SW...SO i am assuming SLIC3r does not allow one to edit the supports?? Will it have that capability in the future ?
Thanks!
by Kaspa3
Fri Jun 19, 2015 12:26 pm
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: Question about supports.
Replies: 7
Views: 12846

Re: Question about supports.

Great info here!! I also have problems with supports using slic3r.. if you turn on "supports" can you edit where you would like to use the support feature?? I find when the support feature is on, it adds material everywhere! I had raised Text at .01" and it added support all over the letters. I have...
by Kaspa3
Sat May 30, 2015 8:18 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: start code vs slicr3 code
Replies: 5
Views: 10207

Re: start code vs slicr3 code

thank you Ed! I feel like I am light years ahead of where I was just 24 hrs ago because of your input!! will try and find some success stories on ABS and let you know how I make out...Thank you
by Kaspa3
Sat May 30, 2015 7:08 pm
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: Newbie question
Replies: 7
Views: 11356

Re: Newbie question

Hi Ed I think i figured it out..if you place a start code in the printer settings of the slicer config, that start code will now be placed at the beginning of anything you slice. now that i got that straitened out, i started my first ABS print and all was going great until the edges started to lift....
by Kaspa3
Sat May 30, 2015 1:50 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: start code vs slicr3 code
Replies: 5
Views: 10207

start code vs slicr3 code

HI All Having trouble trying to figure out the difference between start code and the code produced when you slice a file. Some people have suggested using a start code and an end code. I have copied and pasted a couple. I like the extra control. However, i am having problems with the Z axis... when ...
by Kaspa3
Sat May 30, 2015 11:42 am
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: Newbie question
Replies: 7
Views: 11356

Re: Newbie question

Thank you Ed!! I will check. But I am using Repetier and do not see that option. Would it be someplace else?
by Kaspa3
Fri May 29, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: Newbie question
Replies: 7
Views: 11356

Re: Newbie question

HI Tim Thank you for the response! PLA was fine, but it appears most people do not have as much of an issue with PLA. ABS seems to be a little more involved(?) I have switched to ABS (blue) and do see some parts (Simple parts) come out just fine and the nozzle starts near the bed (.3 mm?) when begin...
by Kaspa3
Fri May 29, 2015 12:45 pm
Forum: How-to/Guides/Tips
Topic: Newbie question
Replies: 7
Views: 11356

Newbie question

Love my M2!!... Just got it up and running and now trying to figure out the gcode sequences. I have found start routines from a couple of different people. Copy and pasted into my Repetier gcode start routine and end routine(s). The question I have is when i down load a new print from Thingiverse, a...