Cura 2.3.0 MakerGear M2 file

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BrianB
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Cura 2.3.0 MakerGear M2 file

Post by BrianB » Mon Jan 02, 2017 7:13 pm

Here is my MakerGear M2 printer profile file that I created to use Cura 2.3.0.

I am new to 3D printing, but I come from a programming background. I am sure the settings in the profile file could be refined further. I do not print directly from Cura, so it is unknown if that setup works.

I had hoped to complete some filament profile files before posting, but maybe at a later time.

Installation Instructions: Change or Update Instructions:
  • NOTE: NEVER modify or replace "makergear_m2e.def.json" file while Cura is running.
    1) Run Cura
    2) Delete M2 printer
    • [ Cura -> "Settings" menu -> "Manage Printers" submenu -> "remove" button - select "MakerGear M2e" ]
      ( Note: Cura behaves oddly if the printer is not removed before making changes to it )
    3) Quit Cura
    4) [ MAKE CHANGES (replace "makergear_m2e.def.json" file or edit "makergear_m2e.def.json" file) ]
    5) Run Cura
    6) Add MakerGear M2 printer
    • [ Cura -> "Settings" menu -> "Manage Printers" submenu -> "Add" button - open other - select "MakerGear M2e" ]
Best of Luck
Attachments
Cura2.3-makergear_m2e.def.zip
Cura 2.3 MakerGear M2e printer profile file
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Last edited by BrianB on Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:06 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Bratag
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Re: Cura 2.3.0 MakerGear M2 file

Post by Bratag » Tue Jan 03, 2017 7:14 pm

Nice one. I always wanted to try Cura but didn't want to deal with dialing in the settings.

3dPrintingMD
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Re: Cura 2.3.0 MakerGear M2 file

Post by 3dPrintingMD » Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:51 am

Appreciate the profile. However the build volume of the printer is incorrect. The Y & Z size are reversed.
M2 - V4, MIC-6 Build Plate, Astrosyn Damper's(X/Y), Rev. E, Geeetech LCD

S3D - FFF Settings https://forum.simplify3d.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2367
Print Quality Troubleshooting https://www.simplify3d.com/support/prin ... eshooting/

steve220
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Re: Cura 2.3.0 MakerGear M2 file

Post by steve220 » Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:53 pm

Thanks so much for this!

hybridprinter
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Re: Cura 2.3.0 MakerGear M2 file

Post by hybridprinter » Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:25 am

Hows the new Cura compared to S3D?

Has anybody tried the new Cura Cubic 3D infill? Stronger parts?

BrianB
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Re: Cura 2.3.0 MakerGear M2 file

Post by BrianB » Sat Oct 21, 2017 10:59 pm

The MakerGear M2 machine file for Cura 2.3 has been updated with the correct build volume values.
Attachments
Cura2.3-makergear_m2e.def_2017-10.zip
MakerGear M2 machine def for Cura2.3
updated on 10/20/2017
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mapmaker
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Re: Cura 2.3.0 MakerGear M2 file

Post by mapmaker » Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:16 pm

Amazing, thanks for sharing.

One Question - At the end of the session the bed lowers then raises again until the nozzle stabs the final print. Any suggestions for a fix?

/mm

BrianB
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Re: Cura 2.3.0 MakerGear M2 file

Post by BrianB » Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:47 pm

Could you give me some more information:
- Cura version number?
- The print size (mainly height)?
- Printer model?
- Does it happen on all prints?
- Could you post the last 30 lines of the Cura gcode of a print with the problem?

mapmaker wrote:
Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:16 pm
Amazing, thanks for sharing.

One Question - At the end of the session the bed lowers then raises again until the nozzle stabs the final print. Any suggestions for a fix?

/mm

Gwhite
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Re: Cura 2.3.0 MakerGear M2 file

Post by Gwhite » Tue Dec 18, 2018 4:33 am

I've been using S3D, and recently upgraded to the latest version, 4.1.1. Well, they've changed a bunch of stuff, and I spent a couple days dealing with adhesion problems because they altered the way the first layer height works. I've also seen a host of other issues come up on the S3D forum that make me very nervous. I've reverted to S3D 4.0, which has been pretty good for a long time.

I've heard a lot of good things about the relative print quality of Cura vs S3D, and also thought I might give that a try. Cura is now up to version 3.6, and I was wondering if anyone has an up to date configuration file for the M2E?

Thanks!

airscapes
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Re: Cura 2.3.0 MakerGear M2 file

Post by airscapes » Tue Dec 18, 2018 1:05 pm

I would also be interested.. I did not update my S3D from 4.01 to 4.11 as I knew it would be a mess.. So I am stable and all works as it has for the past year for me.. However, I would like to give something else a try now I am comfortable with S3D and fabricating in general.

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