host-slicing-settings
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| ====== Host & Slicing Settings ====== | ====== Host & Slicing Settings ====== | ||
| - | These settings are universal, but we recommend using “[[http://www.repetier.com/documentation/repetier-host/|Repetier Host for Windows/Linux/Mac]]” as the host software which also uses the built-in “[[http://slic3r.org/|Slic3r]]” slicing program. You can download {{:bukobot_profiles.zip|starter Slic3r profiles}} here, or make your own. Note that these profiles are pretty conservative, and a well-tuned Bukobot should be able to use them at 150-200% speed. | + | These settings are universal, but we recommend Repetier Host. Visit [[Software to Install|Software to Install]] page for downoads. |
| - | On Windows you should unpack the //printer//, //print// & //filament// directories from the above starter Slic3r profiles into the //C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Slic3r// directory (for Windows 7). This is where the Slic3r program looks for them by default. | + | === Slic3r profiles to get started === |
| - | All numbers are usually in metric millimeters (mm) and temperatures are in (c) celsius unless noted. | + | [[{:bukobotv2:bukobot-vanilla_-_no-platform_3.jpg?100|width:300px}http://bukobot.com/_media/software:buko_v2_slic3r_profiles_2013-07.zip|Bukobot v2 Slic3r profiles]] |
| + | [[{:bukito:bukito_prototype.jpg?133|width:300px}http://bukobot.com/_media/software:bukito_slic3r_profiles_2014-01.zip|Bukito Slic3r profiles]] | ||
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| + | [[{:buko-8-vanilla-01.jpg?100|width:220px}http://bukobot.com/_media/software:bukobot_profiles_v1.zip|Bukobot v1 Slic3r profiles]] | ||
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| + | //Note that these profiles are pretty conservative, and a well-tuned Bukobot should be able to use them at 150-200% speed.// | ||
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| + | ==== Installing Slic3r Profiles ==== | ||
| + | Step #1 - Before trying to add these profiles, you should launch Slic3r and close it so that it will create the folder for its settings. | ||
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| + | Step #2 - You should unpack the //printer//, //print// & //filament// folders of the Slic3r profiles into this folder. | ||
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| + | <box round orange>**On a Mac**, the Slic3r folder will be at\\ //**~/Library/Application Support/Slic3r**//\\ (as of Lion, ~/Library is a hidden folder, so use the "GO > Go to Folder" menu option i the Finder).</box> | ||
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| + | <box round blue>**On Windows** the Slic3r folder should be at\\ //**C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Slic3r**//\\ (for Windows 7).</box> | ||
| ===== Global Specs / Settings ===== | ===== Global Specs / Settings ===== | ||
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| + | All numbers are usually in metric millimeters (mm) and temperatures are in celsius (C) unless noted. | ||
| * Compatibility: Reprap 5D / Marlin / Sprinter **(250,000 Baud)** | * Compatibility: Reprap 5D / Marlin / Sprinter **(250,000 Baud)** | ||
| - | * Nozzle Diameter: 3mm Filament / 0.35mm extrusion hole | + | * Nozzle Diameter: 3mm Filament / 0.35mm extrusion hole for Bukobots, 1.75mm Filament / 0.5mm extrusion hole for Bukito |
| - | * Extruders: 1 for all Bukobots except for the Bukobot 8 Duo which has 2 | + | * Extruders: 1 for all except for the Bukobot 8 Duo which has 2 |
| - | * X & Y Steps using 15 teeth / 3.18 pitch synchromesh cable 55.99/mm | + | * X & Y Steps using 15 teeth / 3.18 pitch synchromesh cable 111.98/mm at 1/32 microstepping |
| - | * Z Steps for M6 threaded rods: 3200 | + | * Z Steps for M6 threaded rods: 6400/mm at 1/32 microstepping |
| - | * Extruder Steps using Tatsu Drive Gear and 13.6:1 ratio stepper motor: 1260/mm | + | * Extruder Steps using Tatsu Drive Gear and 13.6:1 ratio stepper motor (Bukobot): 630/mm at 1/8 microstepping |
| - | * X/Y Travel Speed: 100-200mm/sec (150mm/sec recommended) | + | * Extruder Steps using Tatsu Drive Gear and direct-drive stepper motor (Bukito): 185.2/mm at 1/32 microstepping |
| + | * X/Y Travel Speed: 100-355mm/sec (150mm/sec recommended) | ||
| * X/Y Extruding Speeds: Max about 200mm/sec (tested), (100mm/sec average recommended) | * X/Y Extruding Speeds: Max about 200mm/sec (tested), (100mm/sec average recommended) | ||
| - | * Extruder Retract Speed: 25mm/minute or less (20mm recommended) | + | * Extruder Retract Speed: 25mm/sec or less (20mm recommended) |
| * Z axis speed: 250mm/minute (4mm/sec) or less (200mm/minute recommended) | * Z axis speed: 250mm/minute (4mm/sec) or less (200mm/minute recommended) | ||
| - | * Build Volume: 200mm X 200mm X 200mm (8" inches cube) | + | * Bukobot Build Volume: 200mm X 200mm X 200mm (8" inches cube), platform center: X:100mm, Y:100mm |
| - | * Center of platform: X=100mm, Y=100mm | + | * Bukito Build Volume: 125mm X 150mm X 125mm (5"x6"x5" inches cube), platform center: X:62.5mm, Y:150mm |
| ===== Repetier-Host Settings ====== | ===== Repetier-Host Settings ====== | ||
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| + | {{ :software:repetier-mac-settings.jpg?200}} | ||
| + | {{ :software:repetier-windows-settings.jpg?200}} | ||
| + | {{ :software:repetierhost-box-trans-500.png?200}} | ||
| Use the following values for the Printer Settings in Repetier-Host. | Use the following values for the Printer Settings in Repetier-Host. | ||
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| * Baudrate = 250000 | * Baudrate = 250000 | ||
| * Stop Bits, Parity, Transfer Protocol, Receive Cache Size, Use Ping-Pong are left as defaults. | * Stop Bits, Parity, Transfer Protocol, Receive Cache Size, Use Ping-Pong are left as defaults. | ||
| - | === Printer === | + | === Printer / Behavior === |
| * Travel Feed Rate = 9000mm/min (==150mm/s) | * Travel Feed Rate = 9000mm/min (==150mm/s) | ||
| * Z-Axis Feed Rate = 6000mm/min (==100mm/s) | * Z-Axis Feed Rate = 6000mm/min (==100mm/s) | ||
| - | * Default Extruder Temp = 185 | + | * Default Extruder Temp = 200 |
| - | * Default Heated Bed Temp = 0 | + | * Default Heated Bed Temp = 60 |
| - | * Number of Extruders = 2 for Duo, 1 otherwise. | + | * Number of Extruders = 1 for Vanilla / Bukito or 2 for Duo. |
| - | * Select Remove M105 Request from Log. | + | * Check **Remove M105 Request from Log**. |
| - | * Park Position X=0, Y=200 for 8" build area models or 150 for 6", Z-Min=50. This moves the head to the left, pushes table to front and raises the head a bit - but choose whatever you like. | + | * Park Position (These settings "Parks" the extruder, but choose whatever you like. |
| - | * Deselect Go to Park Position after Job/Kill (the Slicer end code settings suggested below already do this) | + | * For 8" / 200mm platforms (Bukobots) **X=0, Y=200, Z-Min=10** |
| - | * Select Disable Motors after Job/Kill | + | * For 6" / 150" (Mini/Bukito) **X=0, Y=125, Z-Min=10** |
| - | * Other settings are left as default. | + | * Check **Go to Park Position after Job/Kill** (the Slicer end code settings suggested below already do this) |
| - | === Printer Shape === | + | * Check **Disable Motors after Job/Kill** |
| + | * Check **Disable Heater** | ||
| + | * Check **Disable Motors** | ||
| + | * Other settings can be left as defaults | ||
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| + | === Printer Shape / Dimensions === | ||
| * Printer Type: Classic Printer | * Printer Type: Classic Printer | ||
| - | * XMin = 0, XMax = 275 for Duo or 200 for single extruder 8" model or 150 for 6" model, BedLeft = 75 for Duo or 0 for other models | + | * Bukobot 8 v1/v2 Vanilla (Single): X & Y = 0, XMax, YMax & Z = 200 |
| - | * YMin = 0, YMax = 200 or 150 (for 8" or 6" model), BedFront = 0 (Note "BedFront" is //not// the offset of the front of the bed as you might think; it is the Y axis offset when the //hot end// is at the front of the print area. Both the host program and slicers assume that the object remains stationary and only the head moves. This is why for the Bukobot design the Y axis minimum position occurs when the bed is at the rear of the printer so that the hot end is at the front of the bed.) | + | * Bukobot 8 Duo v2 (Dual Extruder): X = 0, Xmax = 235, YMax & Z = 200, Bedfront = 0, BedLeft = 35 |
| - | * Print Area Width/Depth/Height: 200 for 8" model, 150 for 6" model | + | * Bukobot 8 Duo v1 (Dual Extruder): X = 0, Xmax = 275, YMax & Z = 200, BedLeft = 75 |
| - | Note: the XMin and YMin values assume you have adjusted the X & Y endstops so that they trigger when the extruder is level with the corresponding edge of the print area. For a Duo you should be looking at the right-hand extruder (Extruder 2) for the X endstop adjustment. | + | |
| + | Note "BedFront" is //not// the offset of the front of the bed as you might think; it is the Y axis offset when the //hot end// is at the front of the print area. In other words, you should think of co-ordinate motion in terms of the tool head moving in relation to an imaginary stationary object rather than the movement of the platform itself. This is why for the Bukobot design the Y axis minimum position occurs when the bed is at the rear of the printer so that the hot end is at the front of the bed. | ||
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| + | * Print Area Width/Depth/Height: | ||
| + | * Bukobot 8 v1/v2: All 200 | ||
| + | * Bukobot Mini: All 150 | ||
| + | * Bukito: X=125, Y=150, Z=125 | ||
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| + | Note: the XMin and YMin values assume you have adjusted the X & Y endstops so that they trigger when the extruder is even with the corresponding edge of the print area. For a Duo you should be looking at the right-hand extruder (Extruder 2) for the X endstop adjustment. | ||
| === Advanced === | === Advanced === | ||
| * Can be left as default. | * Can be left as default. | ||
| ===== Slicer Settings ====== | ===== Slicer Settings ====== | ||
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| + | {{ :software:slic3r_192px.png?nolink|}} | ||
| ==== Recommended G-Codes ==== | ==== Recommended G-Codes ==== | ||
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| === START CODE === | === START CODE === | ||
| - | <code>G28 - homing</code> | + | <code>G28; Home All Axis</code> |
| === END CODES === | === END CODES === | ||
| - | <code>M104 S0; Turns off heaters | + | <code>M104 S0; Turns off Extruder heaters |
| + | M109 S0; Turns off Heated Bed heaters | ||
| G1 X0 Y150; Homes X axis and brings object to the front | G1 X0 Y150; Homes X axis and brings object to the front | ||
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| M84; Disables all motors</code> | M84; Disables all motors</code> | ||
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| ABS should not be cooled with a fan, but should use the same settings as PLA to slow down the printing when doing very small areas or parts | ABS should not be cooled with a fan, but should use the same settings as PLA to slow down the printing when doing very small areas or parts | ||
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| + | ==== Dual Extruder Calibration Script ==== | ||
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| + | [[http://whosawhatsis.com/paraphernalia/offset_test_generator.html|Gcode Calibration Generator]] | ||
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