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Topic: Hello from Iowa!

Hello! I used to be a farmer, and then got into law, and later became the editor of an agricultural publication. 3D printing is not on my resume.

It will be, though. Mere moments ago I placed an order for a Folger Tech FT-5 R2 kit. I've studied like crazy for two months with Design Spark Mechanical. I'm torn between Slic3r and Cura for slicing. I've had good luck (maybe) with Spin 3D Mesh Converter.

I'd like to play with PLA or ABS to get good and confident, and then switch to Taulman's Bridge Nylon for generating saleable product. The nearest 3D printing job shop is nearly 100 miles away.

A bold plan, and subject to change at a moment's notice on good advice!

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Re: Hello from Iowa!

Welcome to the board!

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Re: Hello from Iowa!

The ft5 v 2 is not designed as a first time time build.  but with enough determination you can make it work.

I'm torn between Slic3r and Cura for slicing.

Do not worry about it use the one that make sense to you. I prefer slic3r but cura has worked when the latter would not .

Several folk here have built the FT5  and can answer questions  . IMHO you could have made a worst choise for a kit.

If you have not already done so download the manual and study it. And there is a folger tech forum that can help.

hope this helps.

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Re: Hello from Iowa!

Welcome!

As mentioned, the FT-5 is not for the faint of heart - it is a beast. I have a first generation model..

Personally, I also prefer Slic3r - more "common sense" control, and it can do things that Cura can not (to my knowledge)

If I were you, I would start with PLA, get that mastered, then work in to ABS
(you will want to build sides for the printer - ABS likes to be kept warm - Nylon will want to be kept warm as well)

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Re: Hello from Iowa!

For instance sli3r has the honeycomb infill I is pretty much all i use  this option it to my knowledge not available in cura.

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Re: Hello from Iowa!

Tin Falcon wrote:

For instance sli3r has the honeycomb infill I is pretty much all i use  this option it to my knowledge not available in cura.

LOL - be that as it may, Tin - that is not what I was referring to.

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Re: Hello from Iowa!

Welcome to the bored. Just be glad you didn't get a davinci  lol

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Re: Hello from Iowa!

Cura vs. Slic3r for me that I will eventually (according to the plan) need to estimate print times to quote projects. AFAIK Slic3r doesn't offer this feature, or estimates of filament requirements, but allegedly Cura gives better quality prints and is said to be easier to work with.

There's a crazy number of softwares out there for designing, converting and slicing, and I'm trying to select and get good with what's geared for business.

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Re: Hello from Iowa!

If youre curious about simplified3d i have an old version you can try out for free https://drive.google.com/open?id=1992Xg … UM2KrNKmFI

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Filastruder/filawinder, Custom Delta 300mm x 600mm

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Re: Hello from Iowa!

FarmerintheWoods wrote:

Cura vs. Slic3r for me that I will eventually (according to the plan) need to estimate print times to quote projects. AFAIK Slic3r doesn't offer this feature, or estimates of filament requirements, but allegedly Cura gives better quality prints and is said to be easier to work with.

There's a crazy number of softwares out there for designing, converting and slicing, and I'm trying to select and get good with what's geared for business.

the stand alone version of Slic3r does not, at this time.. But using Slic3r through Repetier Host WILL give you time and filament usage estimates.

I am patiently waiting for a new version of Slic3r to be released - they have had a "teaser" up for a while now.. and beta versions are available, but I will wait for a proper release.

SD4 #1 & #2 - Lawsy carriages, E3D v6, Rumba controller board, mirror bed plate, X motor fan, upgraded PSU & Mica bed heater
SD4 #3 - in the works ~ Folgertech FT-5, rev 1
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