add a 3d-printer to the dropdownlist

[Kunstmaan]

I want to use the http://qbigdesign.com/product/tractus-3d-t650/but its not in the 3d-printers dropdownlist..
Is it possible to add a new printer to that list and if so how??

Mareike

 

[bigseb]

I added your printer to my personal list...



You need to replace your print_processes.xml with my one. To do this:
1) Go to C:\Program Files\3D Systems\Geomagic Design\Program (or install dir)
2) Rename the print_processes.xml to print_processes.xml.bak
3) Copy my file (attached below) into the folder.

Feel free to edit it to suit your needs. Also note that this doesn't allow for circular beds so I made it 200x200.

 

[bigseb]

Its a handy function that I find myself using more and more. Specifically it highlights problems with the model in terms of naked edges (an issue with imported parts and assemblies), problematic print areas such too thin walls, overhangs over a specified angle, etc and it allows you to reorient the part for printing without having to create a new assembly for the purpose by simply selecting a face. I like

 

[GDBranch]

Thank you, I was wondering how to add a printer too.

 

[RocketNut]

I added your printer to my personal list...
You need to replace your print_processes.xml with my one. To do this:
1) Go to C:\Program Files\3D Systems\Geomagic Design\Program (or install dir)
2) Rename the print_processes.xml to print_processes.xml.bak
3) Copy my file (attached below) into the folder.

Feel free to edit it to suit your needs. Also note that this doesn't allow for circular beds so I made it 200x200.

I followed you instructions, can not find where I can add my printer. Also the list of defined printers is only two! Yes after I renamed and extracted your code I closed then reopen GM.

 

[bigseb]

I can add it to the list if you like. I'll look into it this evening.

 

[RocketNut]

What info do you need?
The printer name is Creality 3D CR-10. The build volume is 300/300/400
The start code:

;Sliced at: {day} {date} {time}
;Basic settings: Layer height: {layer_height} Walls: {wall_thickness} Fill: {fill_density}
;Print time: {print_time}
;Filament used: {filament_amount}m {filament_weight}g
;Filament cost: {filament_cost}
;M190 S{print_bed_temperature} ;Uncomment to add your own bed temperature line
;M109 S{print_temperature} ;Uncomment to add your own temperature line
G21 ;metric values
G90 ;absolute positioning
M82 ;set extruder to absolute mode
M107 ;start with the fan off

G28 X0 Y0 ;move X/Y to min endstops
G28 Z0 ;move Z to min endstops

G1 Z15.0 F{travel_speed} ;move the platform down 15mm

G92 E0 ;zero the extruded length
G1 F200 E3 ;extrude 3mm of feed stock
G92 E0 ;zero the extruded length again
G1 F{travel_speed}
;Put printing message on LCD screen
M117 Printing...

The end code is:

;End GCode
M104 S0 ;extruder heater off
M140 S0 ;heated bed heater off (if you have it)

G91 ;relative positioning
G1 E-1 F300 ;retract the filament a bit before lifting the nozzle, to release some of the pressure
G1 Z+0.5 E-5 X-20 Y-20 F{travel_speed} ;move Z up a bit and retract filament even more
G28 X0 Y0 ;move X/Y to min endstops, so the head is out of the way

M84 ;steppers off
G90 ;absolute positioning
;{profile_string}

Rocket Nut

 

[bigseb]

Don't need start code. GD doesn't do slicing. It allows you to orient the part correctly, check for gaps and overhangs, ensure that it fits, etc. then when you export the stl everything is set.

 

[RocketNut]

OH OK

 

[bigseb]

I can add it to the list if you like. I'll look into it this evening.

Really late, for which I apologise. Added your printer to the list. Just copy/paste into your folder (overwrite the old one). Change values if necessary.

 

[RocketNut]

Where do I find the old file?

 

[bigseb]

Program Files\3D Systems\Geomagic Design\Program\print_processes.xml

 

[RocketNut]

OK It looks great except on small detail. The print is CV-10 not CR-10. Also may I ask why you knot off a mm one the print volume.

 

[bigseb]

The print is CV-10 not CR-10.

The printer name is Creality 3D CR-10. The build volume is 300/300/400

:?:

 

[bigseb]

Also may I ask why you knot off a mm one the print volume.

I don't know what you mean :?

 

[RocketNut]

Here is a screen shot of what I am talking about.

 

[bigseb]

Ok... and? Its out by a micron... no biggie...

 

[RocketNut]

Exememly red face
Your right my bad. GM does not slice the model so it does not matter.

Again my bad

Best regards.

 

[Kim]

I can add it to the list if you like. I'll look into it this evening.

While your at it how about adding an Ultimaker 3
or a description of the meaning of each of the fields.

It would be much appreciated.
The printer arrived yesterday, first print is on now (9hrs 30mins) on 0.15mm layer (Fast print option) using pva as support (which I have never used before).
I am using the cube x setting to export at the moment, nice feature is the ability to shrink before export.

Thanks in advance

Kim

 

[bigseb]

Sure. Once I have some time...