Software for Prusa Mendel
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Software for Prusa Mendel August 12, 2012 11:42AM |
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Re: Software for Prusa Mendel August 12, 2012 12:26PM |
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I'd advice you use the simpler slic3r instead of sfact. The other choices are good to start out with.
Remember to try out other firmwares (like marlin) and software (like Cura and repetier-host) so you are sure you use what's best for you, and don't get locked down to only one package.
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Remember to try out other firmwares (like marlin) and software (like Cura and repetier-host) so you are sure you use what's best for you, and don't get locked down to only one package.
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Re: Software for Prusa Mendel August 12, 2012 01:45PM |
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If you are using a Mac you should also try
[github.com]
it's a special mac version of the Repetier-Host. Not sure if it runs with leopard, but chances are good. New version with up to date slic3r and new gui will come soon.
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[github.com]
it's a special mac version of the Repetier-Host. Not sure if it runs with leopard, but chances are good. New version with up to date slic3r and new gui will come soon.
Repetier-Software - the home of Repetier-Host (Windows, Linux and Mac OS X) and Repetier-Firmware.
Repetier-Server - the solution to control your printer from everywhere.
Visit us on Facebook and Twitter!
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Re: Software for Prusa Mendel August 14, 2012 07:21PM |
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Re: Software for Prusa Mendel August 14, 2012 09:10PM |
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Matmo Wrote:
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> then the options are readme or the marlin folder
> and i go in marlin folder
> then the options are a lot of aurdino files, but
> no marlin application.
Marlin isn't an application. It's firmware for the microcontroller.
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> then the options are readme or the marlin folder
> and i go in marlin folder
> then the options are a lot of aurdino files, but
> no marlin application.
Marlin isn't an application. It's firmware for the microcontroller.
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Re: Software for Prusa Mendel August 14, 2012 09:53PM |
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Matmo Wrote:
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> I did but when I unzip it its just a folder
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> then the options are readme or the marlin folder
> and i go in marlin folder
> then the options are a lot of aurdino files, but
> no marlin application.
Open marlin.pde in the arduino environment. Work through configuration.h to set it up for your machine. Hit upload.
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> I did but when I unzip it its just a folder
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> then the options are readme or the marlin folder
> and i go in marlin folder
> then the options are a lot of aurdino files, but
> no marlin application.
Open marlin.pde in the arduino environment. Work through configuration.h to set it up for your machine. Hit upload.
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Re: Software for Prusa Mendel August 15, 2012 09:27AM |
Registered: 11 years ago Posts: 83 |
Matmo,
When you download the Marlin zip file, you will see a folder (named Marlin) inside, along with a README file which explains what you need to do to customise it for your machine. Load the marlin.pde file into the Arduino IDE, make your changes, compile it and then upload it to your board of choice if the compilation finishes successfully.
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Charles S.
Software Engineer
Prusa Mendel I2, RAMPS 1.4, Marlin 1.0 R2, Pronterface, Slic3r
When you download the Marlin zip file, you will see a folder (named Marlin) inside, along with a README file which explains what you need to do to customise it for your machine. Load the marlin.pde file into the Arduino IDE, make your changes, compile it and then upload it to your board of choice if the compilation finishes successfully.
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Charles S.
Software Engineer
Prusa Mendel I2, RAMPS 1.4, Marlin 1.0 R2, Pronterface, Slic3r
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Re: Software for Prusa Mendel August 15, 2012 10:23AM |
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Re: Software for Prusa Mendel August 15, 2012 10:46AM |
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Those "variables" are gcodes that you can send to your printer to do specific things from your host software. Just open configuration.h and modify what is needed (motherboard, steps, etc). It may be overwhelming now, but it gets a lot easier when you get the hang of it. Also, Marlin has an auto-set gcode command for setting PID values which saves time.
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Charles S.
Software Engineer
Prusa Mendel I2, RAMPS 1.4, Marlin 1.0 R2, Pronterface, Slic3r
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Charles S.
Software Engineer
Prusa Mendel I2, RAMPS 1.4, Marlin 1.0 R2, Pronterface, Slic3r
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Re: Software for Prusa Mendel August 15, 2012 03:00PM |
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Re: Software for Prusa Mendel August 15, 2012 04:22PM |
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I found this for marlin:
[daid2.mine.nu]
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