Is it possible to use Cura or Simplify 3D with Repetier Firmware? (Page 1 of 2)

Yes, the newest Simplyify3D version does support the Da vinci 1.0, 2.0 AiO, OEM firmware and also with Repetier.
I have it and it and works great.

I am still mulling a switch to Repetier.

@ Eder; Did you find that you had to do a ton of configuration to mesh with Simplify3D or did the default settings work ok?

I'm using S3D with Repetier on my Davinci 1.0 too, I highly recommend it! Print quality has been phenomenal, slicing speed is fantastic, and very flexible processing options.

The support feature alone is worth the price of admission.  Being able to manually add/remove support material where I want on the part is a huge plus.  S3D also makes the support material extremely easy to remove, even in hard to reach places.  You're right, if you like to tinker, stick with Cura and the likes.  I started out 2 years ago with Slic3r/Rep Host, then moved on to Cura and Mattercontrol.  I've been on S3D for over a year now and couldn't be happier.  The $140 (maybe $150 now) has paid for itself many times over in term of time saved, sanity, wasted prints & materials.

I am going to check out Craftware. It appears to be a clone of S3D including custom supports. It is free right now so who knows how it will work?

I, too, can't say enough about how much I love S3D.

I recently printed the melted Darth Vader mask from the episode seven teaser. It has a number of deep recesses and overhangs.

It was a real joy to push a button and see instant, proper support appear before my eyes.

Hello all :-)
I'm trying to use S3D with a Davinci 1.0 flashed with Repetier and can't seem to make them communicate, this is what I'm getting at connection :

Attempting connection at \\.\COM3...
  Testing plaintext communication protocol...
  Testing binary communication protocol...
  Testing alternate communication protocols...
  Attempting RTS reset and trying again...
  Connection failed.

Did I miss something??
Thanks for your feedback,
Bob

PS : in fact the printer doesn't show in the configuration wizard!?

thanks a lot Carl, that's what I did but it doesn't connect with S3D.
All settings are the same as in Repetier Host (com3, 250000 bauds)
What version do you have and what baud rate do you use?

Was the printer working with Repetier firmware installed on other software such as Repetier host?

I would try first rebooting the PC and then running nothing but SD3 first. Maybe something else has the com port. Unless you have done that already. Maybe someone else has seen this.

I no longer have a Repetier based system as you can see by my signature. I also use Marlin for firmware but there is not a port of it for Da Vinci

When I did have my Da Vinci with Repetier all I did was install SD3, pick other in the configuration manager, set the com port and speed to match the firmware and device manager and it connected right up.

Its the best printer out of 5 that i have owned.. Of course I did have to do some mods and it also is not running the stock controller anymore. But now I love it and will be hanging on to for some time...

My CT'c is all metal.. It is a version that is now hard to find.. I changed the controller because the Mightyboard as it is called that all these clones use do not support standard gcode. The stl file has to be converted to a serial string file called a p3w or something. You also cannot send gcode commands directly to the printer for calibration, running pid and a host of other common functions. I just wanted more control and to be able to tweak things when needed. You don't even get access to the firmware. There is an EEPROM editor in ReplicatorG that allows very limited adjustments. You can set PID values but can't run and auto PID to see what those values should be.