<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — CTC Printer Software Options]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/14452/ctc-printer-software-options/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 05:33:51 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: CTC Printer Software Options]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/120303/#p120303 I got it installed, but now when it prints it goes to the back right corner of the plate.  So far, I cannot use Repetier.  It can't connect to the printer.  I've even turned off the background services in MB.

**UPDATE** I think a factory reset fixed the coordinates.  Now I just need to figure out how to use Repetier.

Thanks.


Tin Falcon wrote:

Load sailfish and you can run  the host and slicer you are used to.
http://www.makerbot.com/sailfish/install
Tin

]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2016 05:33:51 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/120303/#p120303 <![CDATA[Re: CTC Printer Software Options]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/120302/#p120302 I got it installed, but now when it prints it goes to the back right corner of the plate.  So far, I cannot use Repetier.  It can't connect to the printer.  I've even turned off the background services in MB.

Help?

Thanks.


Tin Falcon wrote:

Load sailfish and you can run  the host and slicer you are used to.
http://www.makerbot.com/sailfish/install
Tin

]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2016 05:33:44 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/120302/#p120302 <![CDATA[Re: CTC Printer Software Options]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/120297/#p120297 I tried Sailfish in mine and it still would only work with repg and makerbot. As I said I installed an Azteeg X5 and Viki LCD on mine. I also changed to MK10 extruders instead of MK9. They work better and are less prone to slipping since they are spring loaded.

]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2016 04:11:36 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/120297/#p120297 <![CDATA[Re: CTC Printer Software Options]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/120288/#p120288 Any chance I'll brick it?  Just curious on your thoughts.  Not going to hold you responsible. wink

I had two Da Vinci's and flashed them with Repetier with no trouble.

So it is as simple as that?  If I go to Sailfish will it run Repetier and everything I've been using?

Thanks.


Tin Falcon wrote:

Load sailfish and you can run  the host and slicer you are used to.
http://www.makerbot.com/sailfish/install
Tin

]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:18:21 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/120288/#p120288 <![CDATA[Re: CTC Printer Software Options]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/120281/#p120281 craigunderhill wrote:

I'm using MakerWare and ReplicatorG.  I can't get the same fine tuning I get in Repetier/Slic3r.  What is everyone else using?  I really miss brims.  I don't really want rafts.  There also seems to be a breakdown when trying to convert STL's to the MB format.  I get unpredictable results.  I've heard of GPX, but I can't figure out how the heck to configure it.  Any suggestions are appreciated.  Just looking for a workflow similar to what I get with Repetier/Slic3r.  Thanks.


I swapped my motherboard out for one that uses ordinary gcode so it will work with all the common slicers and software.

Simplify3d does support your printer, it would be a flashforge creator or a makerbot creator. But that is also $150 bucks.
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]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:09:00 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/120281/#p120281 <![CDATA[Re: CTC Printer Software Options]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/120280/#p120280 Load sailfish and you can run  the host and slicer you are used to.
http://www.makerbot.com/sailfish/install
Tin

]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:08:33 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/120280/#p120280 <![CDATA[CTC Printer Software Options]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/120275/#p120275 I'm using MakerWare and ReplicatorG.  I can't get the same fine tuning I get in Repetier/Slic3r.  What is everyone else using?  I really miss brims.  I don't really want rafts.  There also seems to be a breakdown when trying to convert STL's to the MB format.  I get unpredictable results.  I've heard of GPX, but I can't figure out how the heck to configure it.  Any suggestions are appreciated.  Just looking for a workflow similar to what I get with Repetier/Slic3r.  Thanks.

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