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Possible support for Slic3r in the 3d calibration section? #414

Open e415ldc opened 2 years ago

e415ldc commented 2 years ago

I did a search and did not find any mention of Slic3r in the issues section (if I did it correctly). Is there any chance you could add Slic3r to the list of slicers you have settings for?

When I print the Gcode generated by your site, my printers (3) work great. But when I try slicing them with Slic3r they do not even get close to the same results. I have tweaked my Slic3r settings to the best of my understanding, but some of the settings you talk about are not there, or use a different term.

I am currently using Slic3r version 1.3.1-dev as I have had the best repeatable results with this version. I've been using Slic3r for 6 years and I don't think I can start over and get a handle on another slicer without some major "hand holding" or really good tutorials.

I'm using Repetier as my console and slice to a SD card. My printers are all running on GT2560 Aplus boards with Marlin 2.0.9. Two of my printers are are "home made" using parts I have found on Thingiverse and modified to do what I want via the Windows 3D Builder app. All three are i3 style printers. The first one was a DIY kit from Geeetech -- an i3 Pro C Acrylic -- dual extruder (mk8). The other two are built from 2020 extrusion. They are all currently using BMG style direct extruders using my custom X-carriage and extruder mounts.

Thank you for your time. FYI I was a FRC Mentor for 5 years (Team 4624 Rebel Alliance) and think there is a lot of potential there for developing minds and attitudes in our young people and adults as well.

Larry Chladek