I recently received a message from a subscriber who was having issues with their starting G Code and asking if I could send mine to them. I explained that Start G Code is fairly unique to a specific printer and the user’s requirements. So I created a video, linked above, detailing where custom start G Code can be set in Slic3r, Simplify3D & Cura, together with a description of the kind of things to look out for and insert in this start G Code.
I refer to the RepRap Wiki page on G Code, which can be found here. This lists pretty much all the commands you are likely to come across in a G Code file.
I also mention a list of some common placeholder variables that can be inserted in custom G Code – to be replaced during export with settings from your profiles. That list of Slic3r, Simplify3D & Cura common placeholder variables is here. Please note that, apart from Slic3r, support and documentation from the slicers is poor to non-existent.
I will be covering the Custom End G Code in the next video as this first video on the subject was getting long due to having to cover the basics of G Code and the differences in the slicers.
March 5, 2018 at 4:44 am
I have Simplify 3D and CR10 printer. I reviewed RepRap and did not see the CR10. Which one should i use in place of the CR10?
March 5, 2018 at 12:00 pm
I guess you mean it is not listed in the configuration assistant? There should be a listing for a CR10 unless it is an old version of S3D. I have never used the assistant but if it is not there you will need to set it up yourself. For the machine settings (Tools->Options->Machine tab) – the choice is either cartesian or delta. A CR10 is cartersian. You then need to set it up with the limits (Build Volume) of your printer. I am afraid I don’t know what they are for a CR10 but there will be plenty of info if you Goolge simplify3d cr10 settings.
This link give details of the build volume and offset for the machine setting.
https://3dlabprint.com/forums/topic/i-need-settings-for-cr-10-and-simplify3d/
For print profiles – you will find hundreds of ideas and profiles you can download.
Sorry can’t be of more help – the CR10 is quite different to my printer and each needs its own settings.
July 1, 2019 at 10:24 am
Thanks for the video and explanations.
I allways didn’t like on print starting that the nozzle is dripping while waiting on full temperatur for the bed to heat up.
Now I preheat the bed to 75% of the end temperatur and than heat bed and nozzle to full temp … works great.
July 23, 2019 at 7:34 am
yeah, surprised me that this is not mentioned more often