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Re: Workbench software compatibility

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SoliRyan: Is there a way to get the Solidoodle Press to do a 16 point level procedure for prints that consume a majority of the 8x8" bed?

Yes, you can do this with M853 P4 (you enter the number of points per dimension, 4^2=16). It can then be saved to EEPROM with M500. If you send M501 it will show the current settings saved in EEPROM and will also show you the syntax for each command.


Well that saved me a ton of reading

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Re: Workbench software compatibility

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Read that link I posted.

Thanks! (didn't see the link the first time on my iPhone)

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Re: Workbench software compatibility

I'm trying to  calibrate my Workbench printer using EEPROM changes via Repetier Host.

Does anyone know how to setup Repetier Host for the Workbench?

RH will only connect if I use VirtualPrinter instead of the COM3 (or whatever), but then all the numbers in EEPROM look very different (like the feed rate which is what I'm trying to calibrate). See attachment. I know the Extruder steps/mm is actually 138 steps/mm, but it's showing up 373.  Any ideas?

The funny thing is...Simplify3D can connect fine (and that is my end goal), but you can't change EEPROM via S3D.

I realize I can change EEPROM with directly typing in certain codes, it's just that I'm much more comfortable changing EEPROM via Repetier i.e. for the calibration (of feed rate, etc) smile

Side Q: does anyone know the temperature limit for the Workbench?  I cannot get the extruder temp to 245 (it seems to peak at 228-230).

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Re: Workbench software compatibility

worldburger wrote:

I'm trying to  calibrate my Workbench printer using EEPROM changes via Repetier Host.

Does anyone know how to setup Repetier Host for the Workbench?

RH will only connect if I use VirtualPrinter instead of the COM3 (or whatever), but then all the numbers in EEPROM look very different (like the feed rate which is what I'm trying to calibrate). See attachment. I know the Extruder steps/mm is actually 138 steps/mm, but it's showing up 373.  Any ideas?

The funny thing is...Simplify3D can connect fine (and that is my end goal), but you can't change EEPROM via S3D.

I realize I can change EEPROM with directly typing in certain codes, it's just that I'm much more comfortable changing EEPROM via Repetier i.e. for the calibration (of feed rate, etc) smile

Side Q: does anyone know the temperature limit for the Workbench?  I cannot get the extruder temp to 245 (it seems to peak at 228-230).

Selecting virtual printer doesn't actually connect to the printer - those EEPROM settings are basically placeholders/examples. Make sure your RH connection settings are correct (baud rate, cache size, etc).

The max temp is set to 230 in the firmware so all heaters will be shut off if either extruder reaches 230.

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Re: Workbench software compatibility

soliryan wrote:
worldburger wrote:

I'm trying to  calibrate my Workbench printer using EEPROM changes via Repetier Host.

Does anyone know how to setup Repetier Host for the Workbench?

RH will only connect if I use VirtualPrinter instead of the COM3 (or whatever), but then all the numbers in EEPROM look very different (like the feed rate which is what I'm trying to calibrate). See attachment. I know the Extruder steps/mm is actually 138 steps/mm, but it's showing up 373.  Any ideas?

The funny thing is...Simplify3D can connect fine (and that is my end goal), but you can't change EEPROM via S3D.

I realize I can change EEPROM with directly typing in certain codes, it's just that I'm much more comfortable changing EEPROM via Repetier i.e. for the calibration (of feed rate, etc) smile

Side Q: does anyone know the temperature limit for the Workbench?  I cannot get the extruder temp to 245 (it seems to peak at 228-230).

Selecting virtual printer doesn't actually connect to the printer - those EEPROM settings are basically placeholders/examples. Make sure your RH connection settings are correct (baud rate, cache size, etc).

The max temp is set to 230 in the firmware so all heaters will be shut off if either extruder reaches 230.

Ah, thanks!

What are the Workbench's connection settings? Are they the same as the Press?

230C? If we print the ABS parts in a better material can we override that temperature limit?

How do we go about getting the STL's for the carriages, fan shroud, etc? I'd love to be able to get these files without having to resort to reverse engineering them with calipers.

I plan to 3D print these parts in a more heat resistant material on a Form1+ or another 3D printer.

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Re: Workbench software compatibility

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Ah, thanks!

What are the Workbench's connection settings? Are they the same as the Press?

230C? If we print the ABS parts in a better material can we override that temperature limit?

How do we go about getting the STL's for the carriages, fan shroud, etc? I'd love to be able to get these files without having to resort to reverse engineering them with calipers.

I plan to 3D print these parts in a more heat resistant material on a Form1+ or another 3D printer.

The connection settings are the same for all models. If you use our installer it will have everything configured already.

The extruder temperature is limited by the PEEK barrel.

We do not release the models for the printed parts.

Just a reminder, making changes to the firmware or hardware may void any warrantys.

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Re: Workbench software compatibility

Just uploaded STL files for two filament guides for the Workbench onto Thingiverse

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:650789/#files

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Re: Workbench software compatibility

Hi,
Is there somewhere I can get some Workbench-specific documentation? Or are there some threads that have all the info embedded? I just got my machine over the weekend, but I want to make sure to put everything together correctly, like the mounting of the power supply and what I'm assuming are the spool holders. I've got a few 3D printers, but this is my first solidoodle. Any getting started guide or instructions for the workbench (with settings for other programs like Matter Control & S3D) would be awesome!

Thanks!

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Re: Workbench software compatibility

myaliasisrithm wrote:

Hi,
Is there somewhere I can get some Workbench-specific documentation? Or are there some threads that have all the info embedded? I just got my machine over the weekend, but I want to make sure to put everything together correctly, like the mounting of the power supply and what I'm assuming are the spool holders. I've got a few 3D printers, but this is my first solidoodle. Any getting started guide or instructions for the workbench (with settings for other programs like Matter Control & S3D) would be awesome!

Thanks!

+1

Happy to have my Workbench - would be even happier if some documentation would be provided.
Even chinese knock-offs have some booklet/SD included, I would have expected one from Solidoodle.
No software - page goes to a 404 - and no instructions about how to configure other apps (repetier, mattercontrol etc) - how are we supposed to get started printing?

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Re: Workbench software compatibility

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Happy to have my Workbench - would be even happier if some documentation would be provided.
Even chinese knock-offs have some booklet/SD included, I would have expected one from Solidoodle.
No software - page goes to a 404 - and no instructions about how to configure other apps (repetier, mattercontrol etc) - how are we supposed to get started printing?

Another user on this forum has a RH setup video that might help you out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU9NMDEgfwg

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Re: Workbench software compatibility

This week-end I had some time to play with the Workbench a bit more (TLDR; and ended up playing with another printer in the end)

The printer part seems well built and sturdy, metal and solid rods. The print head is a minus for me as it only goes to 230 - so hips is out of the question.
Side-story: the main reason I bought this printer was to make some complicated prints with support material, either hips or pva. hips prints at 235 and pva is so soft that I've had problems putting it in the print head - it actually goes towards the side and makes a loop - not funny !
I've made some prints with pla and the result was quite good (.2 mm but still nice):
On the software side everything is missing.
I've had some moderate success with RH but I still think solidoodle should release some profiles for the Workbench too (as they do for the 6 and 8" models).
Also, MatterControl would be nice!

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Re: Workbench software compatibility

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I've had some moderate success with RH but I still think solidoodle should release some profiles for the Workbench too (as they do for the 6 and 8" models).

Our latest RH installer includes profiles for all new models as well as an updated version of Slic3r.

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soliryan wrote:
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I've had some moderate success with RH but I still think solidoodle should release some profiles for the Workbench too (as they do for the 6 and 8" models).

Our latest RH installer includes profiles for all new models as well as an updated version of Slic3r.

I'm having a bit of a hard time finding the mentioned profiles.
http://www.solidoodle.com/how-to-2/how- … oftware-2/ is broken.
and
http://wiki.solidoodle.com/repetier-hos … ration-mac - only mentiones solidoodle 2 and 3; the same for http://wiki.solidoodle.com/default-slic3r-settings

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Re: Workbench software compatibility

tagyro wrote:
soliryan wrote:
tagyro wrote:

I've had some moderate success with RH but I still think solidoodle should release some profiles for the Workbench too (as they do for the 6 and 8" models).

Our latest RH installer includes profiles for all new models as well as an updated version of Slic3r.

I'm having a bit of a hard time finding the mentioned profiles.
http://www.solidoodle.com/how-to-2/how- … oftware-2/ is broken.
and
http://wiki.solidoodle.com/repetier-hos … ration-mac - only mentiones solidoodle 2 and 3; the same for http://wiki.solidoodle.com/default-slic3r-settings

http://support.solidoodle.com/hc/en-us/ … or-Windows

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I have a Mac and followed this link: http://support.solidoodle.com/hc/en-us/ … st-For-Mac but there are no profiles for the Workbench, just 6 and 8" printers

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I have a Mac and followed this link: http://support.solidoodle.com/hc/en-us/ … st-For-Mac but there are no profiles for the Workbench, just 6 and 8" printers

Ah, yes. We have not yet created a new installer for Mac, only Windows. It should hopefully be coming soon. For now you can set everything manually:

X max - 336
Y max - 305
Print area - 305 for all

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soliryan wrote:
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I have a Mac and followed this link: http://support.solidoodle.com/hc/en-us/ … st-For-Mac but there are no profiles for the Workbench, just 6 and 8" printers

Ah, yes. We have not yet created a new installer for Mac, only Windows. It should hopefully be coming soon. For now you can set everything manually:

X max - 336
Y max - 305
Print area - 305 for all

Thank you for the info! We are also using Macs and eagerly await a new RH installer.

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soliryan wrote:
tagyro wrote:

I have a Mac and followed this link: http://support.solidoodle.com/hc/en-us/ … st-For-Mac but there are no profiles for the Workbench, just 6 and 8" printers

Ah, yes. We have not yet created a new installer for Mac, only Windows. It should hopefully be coming soon. For now you can set everything manually:

X max - 336
Y max - 305
Print area - 305 for all

Thank you for the info! We are also using Macs and eagerly await a new RH installer.

I've installed the Windows package via VirtualBox and took the slic3r profiles to the Mac app - they seem to mostly work (there are still some problems like the second print head position which is wrong!): https://mega.co.nz/#!R1NziLDR!2vjQ-2tg1 … tYvqfWDThc

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Re: Workbench software compatibility

tagyro wrote:

This week-end I had some time to play with the Workbench a bit more (TLDR; and ended up playing with another printer in the end)

The printer part seems well built and sturdy, metal and solid rods. The print head is a minus for me as it only goes to 230 - so hips is out of the question.
Side-story: the main reason I bought this printer was to make some complicated prints with support material, either hips or pva. hips prints at 235 and pva is so soft that I've had problems putting it in the print head - it actually goes towards the side and makes a loop - not funny !
I've made some prints with pla and the result was quite good (.2 mm but still nice):

Have you any progress with support material and the Workbench?
Would HIPS not print at all at 228-229?  I have a Workbench and this was exactly the reason I bought it as well.

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Have you any progress with support material and the Workbench?
Would HIPS not print at all at 228-229?  I have a Workbench and this was exactly the reason I bought it as well.

I ordered a pair of ed3 heads and I'll replace the default one - so no, sorry, didn't really test with hips and the default heads sad

Hips usually prints @ 230-250 - I imagine it could probably work at 228/229 - just be sure to run a small test before (usually the print head goes 1-2 degrees above/over the set temperature - and the workbench will just "block" at 230 degrees - you wouldn't want that to happen during a print - just set the temperature of the head and leave it running for 5-10 minutes).