Questions tagged [slic3r]
Questions related to the software slicing engine called Slic3r
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My 3D printer checks axes home during print, often wrecking the print
My Tevo Tornado has picked up this habit along the way of checking axes during a print.
(I say picked up because it didn't exhibit any problems when I got it. As far as I can tell the problem ...
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How to setup PrusaSlicer to support long bridges
Don't support bridge is a good idea to reduce support with acceptable print quality. But in this case, if I have a very long bridge and a short bridge, how do I tell the slicer to generate support ...
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Is there a well-tested Ender 3 printer profile for PrusaSlicer available for download?
I am very comfortable with using PrusaSlicer and having a hard time adapting Cura.
Is there any downloadable well-tested PrusaSlicer profile for some of the Creality printers?
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Wrong calculation of E-parameter values
Hello dear Community,
I am trying to print my first Box and I have a problem with the skin of the bottom layers.
After finishing the slicing and while looking into the generated G-code I was wondering ...
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Can carving templates be produced from G-code?
I am looking for a way to generate 2D horizontal templates for manually carving an object. My thought was to produce an STL of the model, generate the G-code, and then transform that into slices. ...
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Useless head movements in PrusaSlicer
I love PrusaSlicer but I am having a problem.
As you can see in the picture the head makes movements that seem useless
(blue lines that come out of the print in the corners and go back instantly in ...
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Can't manage to force my print to standby while I insert a nut - Prusa Slicer and Tronxy XY2 pro
I use the Prusa Slicer on a Tronxy XY-2 pro which I believe uses RepRap firmware. I believe it uses RepRap firmware because I had to input it into the Prusa Slicer initialization questions, but I'm ...
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Sliced object losing all detail in Cura
I'm pretty new to 3D printing. I am using Repetier Host 2.6 with Slic3r (printer Geeetech i3 Pro B).
When I slice detailed models I get issues like this as the slice result:
This is the model in the ...
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Under extrusion
I have a Prusa i3 3D printer and am using Slic3r for slicing.
I've noticed that my extruder is underextruding. I've correctly set the nozzle diameter and the filament diameter and I've already tried ...
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Eliminating unwanted internal surfaces
One of the biggest challenges with 3D-drawings is internal surfaces unintentionally formed that cause slicing not to work properly. This is using SketchUp Pro, slicing with Slic3r, and printing with a ...
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Add brim everywhere, not just around the outermost line
I have a repair part that I need to print with ABS and I know that I have warping problems with ABS.
I'm now trying to mitigate this by printing a circle around my object and use more brim. You can ...
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Z-offset issues with Slic3r and Da Vinci Nano
I was attempting to use Slic3r 1.3.0 to print to my Da Vinci Nano, using MiniMover (a replacement for xyzprint) to load the G-code.
The print seemed to be a couple of millimeters off of the bed, but ...
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Pretty ugly surface remains after using support ramp. Are my slicer settings correct?
I'm printing a object with a pretty sizable overhang. And the results, after support removal, are pretty ugly.
Here is the print before support removal.
And here is the final product, sigh.
Finally ...
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Inconsistent printing results using same settings but different calibration models
I've got a second-hand Renkforce RF1000 which I've gone into more detail about in this question.
The extruder works however, I get some inconsistent results. First I printed a calibration cube and ...
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Temp Tower Setup Troubles -- Slic3r (How do you format G-Code {if} statements?)
I watched with great interest this video: Temp Tower - Slic3r Gcode Placeholders - How To - Chris's Basement -- Jan 23, 2019 Chris Riley
I found a model I'm happy with: Smart compact temperature ...
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ETA for print job showing negative in Repetier host
I'm using Repetier host 1.0.6, and ever since adding default retraction settings, the "ETA" showing during a print job is negative:
It stays this way throughout the print job, which is no fun, since ...
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Less filament from the half to the end
since some prints my printer (Geeetech i3) prints less and less filament over time:
Notice, that the beginning is printed well:
My settings for this print (Slic3r):
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Why on the Ender 3 does the hot end move too far on the Y axis after resuming print due to filament change?
When printing a model I pause the print at around 80 % complete to insert a new spool of filament since I'm at the end of my last spool of Polymaker PETG. I used Slic3r Prusa edition to slice the ...
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Prusa slicer and support material
I usually use Slic3r 1.3 but now I'm trying the new PrusaSlicer 2.2 that offers new features.
I see that PrusaSlicer creates a ...
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Ender 3 with slic3r causes the head to go off the bed
I just downloaded slic3r and setup my settings on it, but when I sliced and started the print, the head went off the bed and then tried to print. It doesn't matter what I set the origin to, it still ...
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What is M73 Q17 S43 G-code command?
I know that M73 P19 means "Set completion progress to 19%", and I suspect that M73 R42 means "Set remaining time to 42 minutes", ...
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Starting G-code for auto Z probe offset
So, I like to take off my glass build plate from my printer bed because I don't like to put any force on the bed bearings but this presents an issue. I have an inductive bed leveling probe and each ...
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Print not centered
I have a Colido 2.0 printer that I cannot seem to get a print centered on the plate. I am using Slic3r and OctoPrint. If I use Repetier Host directly connected, I can get it to print correctly. I'm ...
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What determines print start location on the build plate?
I'm working with an older MakerBot Replicator clone, actually a Flashforge Creator 1, with original Creator firmware.
I'm able to design objects, using Solidworks, and exporting the file as xxx.stl (...
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How to get rid of deforming small prints?
When printing a big base on the bed, I got no warping, but once I print small part (3 or less inches wide), there is a bit of warping on my piece as I remove it.
It is 2 inches wide by 1 mm ...
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Prusa i3, MK3: Firmware updated to 3.8.0. Display shows white blocks
About the printer:
Prusa I3 MK3 [Sintron]
Arduino Mega 2560 (just replaced)
Replaced LCD / Smart controller
FIRMWARE 3.8.0
Steps I have already tried:
Replaced faulty Arduino
Failed to flash ...
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How is E value calculated in Slic3r?
I want to know the math behind how Slic3r calculates E values. $E_{value}$ represents amount of filament in mm (unless volumetric extrusion is selected) that has to be fed into the hotend to obtain a ...
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Minimum material deposit threshold in slic3r
I've been using Slic3r for a while now, and for the most part am happy with the results it produces. I mostly use the standard profiles provided by Prusa for my i3 mk3.
However, when watching the 3D ...
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PLA infill/perimeter-layer to mimic real bone hardness
I friend of mine is in need to have human bone printed for educational purpose. Of what I understood they will use it for practicing drilling in it and thus need the printed bone to mimic a real bone. ...
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Selective reinforcement of some places in my part [duplicate]
I have a part that experiences larger than average forces in some of its protrusions. It would make sense to reinforce walls, and in particular strengthen infill in those areas. But to save material ...
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Good profile for slicing ABS in Slic3r?
Does anyone know of a good slicer profile (i.e., an .ini file.) for Slic3r for printing ABS for a Prusa i3 MK3S printer?
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How do I get circles on small interior holes to adhere to the bed?
I’m using a RepRap printer, PLA (Hatchbox 1.75 mm), SketchUp, and Slic3r. The heated bed is covered with a blue polyester sticker. When I print small holes (1 to 1.5 mm radius), slicer software ...
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Sunken and rough bottom layer
Most of my part is printing very well, but I have problems in the bottom layer and in layers that are the first layers, but not necessarily layer 0.
Looking at the print quality troubleshooting, I ...
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G-Code for resetting to 100% speed
I had problems printing parts and I figured out that my children have turned the knob of my Prusa i3 MK3 and set the printing speed to 112%.
Since I'm not experimenting much yet, I'm not printing at ...
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Why are there so many print speed parameters in slicers?
The expert mode of Slic3r PE has almost a dozen speed values:
I understand that ultimately print speed at a particular temperature correlates with bond strength, so things like bridges and the first ...
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Trouble printing small thin pole
3D-printing newbie here. I have a Geeetech's Prusa i3 mk2 B.
I'm trying to print this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1358311
That's a mold, with 2 external parts and a core. The exterior prints ...
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How to remove firmware warning
I'm operating my Prusa i3 MK3 through Octoprint. Basically, this means I can start prints from remote. However, there's the firmware version warning which requires me to press the knob and confirm ...
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Ender 3 severe under-extrusion
I've been using my Ender 3 for about four months now and it's been working wonderfully. The print quality is amazing and all the prints are very strong. Then about three weeks ago, my entire system ...
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Wrong Z-Axis movement in G-Code
Alright so I bought a broken UP mini. There was only a defect on the board so I connected the components to a Duet 2 Wifi.
Everything is fully operational and I can manually move all axes correctly ...
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Reproducing entire slicing configurations in Slic3r
3D printing is often an iterative process and I frequently find myself wanting to re-slice an STL I've already printed, but with just one setting tweaked. The problem is, unless I have left Slic3r ...
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Where to get the Slic3r configuration files for the 3D PrinterWorks Creatorbot printers?
I have a Creatorbot 3D printer made by 3D PrinterWorks. Their website appears to be down, as well as their Facebook page. To me it appears they are no longer around.
I've installed Slic3r as 3D ...
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Slic3r top layer issues, small gaps, weird extruder paths
When slicing with Slic3r Prusa edition the top layer of most models turns out pretty bad. There are usually small gaps or weird patterns. This does not happen with Ultimaker Cura, it will have a nice ...
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Periodical under extrusion with Slic3r
I got myself an Ender 3 printer, put it together and tried the test g-code, worked fine. But i sometimes have problems with under extrusion, as shown in the picture below.
As you can see, the part to ...
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Weird surface thing
I have a 3D printer at home, the Colido Compact, and for some reason when I 3D print big flat surfaces a really weird thing happens. I'm using some PLA from Colido too I think
It almost seems as if ...
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Messy top layer with PETG filament?
I'm having issues getting PETG to print nicely. I have encountered pretty much every issue because when I fix one thing another issue pops up. I see people saying that you should "just copy your ...
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Speed issue with Slic3r and Marlin
I am trying to print with clay.
These are my Slic3r speed settings,
Other information;
Nozzle: 1.4 mm
First layer height: 0.9 mm
layer height: 1 mm
Filament dia: 1.8 mm
perimeter: 3
When I print, ...
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Why are my lowest layers not solid?
I have designed this in Blender:
The bottom is a regular n-gon with 0.8mm in height. In Slic3r, I see that the bottom-most layer is not solid:
The green parts (of the first image) are going into ...
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How can I run two instances (or equivalent) of Slic3r on OS X?
I am modifying some Slic3r config parameters and comparing the results. How can I have two instances (or equivalent: I would like to see two model windows with their associated configuration screens) ...
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How to correctly print an object with supports
I'm trying to print the following model in my Prusa printer using its Slic3r PE software.
Ferment Air Lock
In the comments of the model it says that the way to print is the with the filler opener ...
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What is the best way to print a coin with depth map? [closed]
If I have an image like the one attached, what’s the best way to create an accurate depth map of it? I have photoshop CC and 3ds Max, but I don’t know what settings work best with Slic3r. There is a ...
