1 Topic by proctor_richard

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Topic: solidoodle press - Repetier Host setup

I dont yet have my press but from what i hear soliprint is utter garbage. I think its quite important to get a thread going about how we can get the press running with repetier host. I think the first issue is going to be how to get the auto levelling switch to talk to RH and also reconfigure the auto home feature to not smash the hot end into the print bed .

SD2 - mirror bed - e3d v6 - extruder cooling fan - no enclosure.

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Re: solidoodle press - Repetier Host setup

The Press works with the Solidoodle version of Repetier Host with no problems.  They include a profile for it.  You may need to use soliprint to run the Z-Calibration routine, but the autoleveling before each print occurs with Repetier just as with Soliprint.

Homing the axis's does require you do X and Y before Z, I think.

When I say "no problems", I mean it prints.  I have never had a 3d printer before, and I'm pretty sure a lot of the settings need tweaked.  For one thing, RH seems to print faster than Soliprint... maybe it's a slicer setting or something?  I'm new to this... smile

I'm curious what is unique about the Solidoodle version of Repetier.  The newer versions direct for Repetier seem to have some nice features, like notifying your phone of print status... but I'm not sure if I can just install that on top of the SD version or not.  Maybe a veteran can offer some advice.