SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !!
Posted by ahmetcemturan
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 03, 2011 06:09PM |
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 03, 2011 07:44PM |
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 04, 2011 04:53AM |
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 05, 2011 06:26PM |
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 06, 2011 04:23AM |
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The stock fiveD firmware really sucks. (IMHO)
For GEN6 I strongly advise to use Marlin. (Also available as download from mendel-parts.com
It is really awesome... Also Sprinter is working very good. (Marlin has better features but newer, Sprinter is much more tested and works on almost all electronics..)
Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
[www.miafilament.com]
[github.com]
For GEN6 I strongly advise to use Marlin. (Also available as download from mendel-parts.com
It is really awesome... Also Sprinter is working very good. (Marlin has better features but newer, Sprinter is much more tested and works on almost all electronics..)
Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
[www.miafilament.com]
[github.com]
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 06, 2011 04:59PM |
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 07, 2011 04:48PM |
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Hi Denis,
good Idea.. I renamed it to gcode_gen3.py
for those who want to add it to their SF or SFACT: just place the file in the \skeinforge_application\skeinforge_plugins\craft_plugins\export_plugins\static_plugins\ folder..
It will appear under export above Gcode Small
Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
[www.miafilament.com]
[github.com]
good Idea.. I renamed it to gcode_gen3.py
for those who want to add it to their SF or SFACT: just place the file in the \skeinforge_application\skeinforge_plugins\craft_plugins\export_plugins\static_plugins\ folder..
It will appear under export above Gcode Small
Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
[www.miafilament.com]
[github.com]
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 08, 2011 03:15PM |
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Finally got around to using this. Seems to be working pretty well so far.
I already have another feature request though
I use a negative value in the "restart extra distance" to prevent small blobs at the start of the next thread. (as opposed to clip) This works really well for moves that are all relatively uniform in time.
The problem is, the amount of ooze inside the nozzle chamber (even if it never leaks out) makes bigger blobs at the start of the next thread as the time between threads increases. (longer move, bigger blob)
Would it be possible to make a time dependent extra restart distance? (without an enormous effort, that is)
Maybe a simple linear calculation, and everything after X seconds is all the same value.
0mm restart for 0s between threads
-.1mm restart for 1s between threads
-.3mm restart for 3s or more between threads
Thanks for your thoughts (and work done so far!)
I already have another feature request though
I use a negative value in the "restart extra distance" to prevent small blobs at the start of the next thread. (as opposed to clip) This works really well for moves that are all relatively uniform in time.
The problem is, the amount of ooze inside the nozzle chamber (even if it never leaks out) makes bigger blobs at the start of the next thread as the time between threads increases. (longer move, bigger blob)
Would it be possible to make a time dependent extra restart distance? (without an enormous effort, that is)
Maybe a simple linear calculation, and everything after X seconds is all the same value.
0mm restart for 0s between threads
-.1mm restart for 1s between threads
-.3mm restart for 3s or more between threads
Thanks for your thoughts (and work done so far!)
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Re: SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 08, 2011 04:37PM |
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Re: SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 08, 2011 04:44PM |
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Andrew Diehl Wrote:
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> Upon playing with it further, I can't get retract
> to generate any reverse extruder movements when in
> relative mode. Looks like it works fine in
> absolute, though.
I just tried it last night and found the same thing (Teacup user) but I think its because you need to set the "minimum extrusion distance before retraction" to a really low value like .01 because most of the moves are tiny. (1mm of 3mm filament being extruded at .25mm x .5mm is 60mm long)
I will try again later and report back if not confirmed yet.
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> Upon playing with it further, I can't get retract
> to generate any reverse extruder movements when in
> relative mode. Looks like it works fine in
> absolute, though.
I just tried it last night and found the same thing (Teacup user) but I think its because you need to set the "minimum extrusion distance before retraction" to a really low value like .01 because most of the moves are tiny. (1mm of 3mm filament being extruded at .25mm x .5mm is 60mm long)
I will try again later and report back if not confirmed yet.
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Re: SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 08, 2011 05:09PM |
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Re: SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 08, 2011 07:45PM |
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Andrew Diehl Wrote:
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> even with large 40mm moves between objects, over
> perimeters, it does not retract.
E40? are you sure? 98% of my E values are under 1.
It says "minimum extrusion distance before retraction"
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> even with large 40mm moves between objects, over
> perimeters, it does not retract.
E40? are you sure? 98% of my E values are under 1.
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G1 X36.698 Y-36.573 Z0.35 F2100.0 E0.319
G1 X39.455 Y-29.88 Z0.35 F2100.0 E0.179
G1 X39.43 Y-25.216 Z0.35 F2100.0 E0.116
G1 X35.695 Y-18.249 Z0.35 F2100.0 E0.196
G1 X31.933 Y-15.699 Z0.35 F2100.0 E0.113
G1 X24.737 Y-14.259 Z0.35 F2100.0 E0.182
G1 X11.641 Y-21.278 Z0.35 F2100.0 E0.368
G1 X8.885 Y-27.971 Z0.35 F2100.0 E0.179
G1 X8.91 Y-32.635 Z0.35 F2100.0 E0.116
G1 X12.644 Y-39.601 Z0.35 F2100.0 E0.196
G1 X16.407 Y-42.152 Z0.35 F2100.0 E0.113
G1 X23.602 Y-43.592 Z0.35 F2100.0 E0.182
G1 X25.107 Y-42.786 Z0.35 F2100.0 E0.042
It says "minimum extrusion distance before retraction"
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Re: SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 08, 2011 08:09PM |
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Ok just tried with it set to .01 and I got lots of E-0.0 even with it set to retract 2.5.
I then tried with it set to .001 and got the same result.
I then tried 0 and it threw up some error about the 0 value.
So i will confirm that retraction does not work in relative mode.
I then tried with it set to .001 and got the same result.
I then tried 0 and it threw up some error about the 0 value.
So i will confirm that retraction does not work in relative mode.
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 09, 2011 04:49AM |
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OK will look into that...
But note to all firmware developers: Relative E motion is not good for very fine extrusion. Small circles or small distances will yield in 0 extrusion.
While SFACT can calculate and at least accumulate the amount of extrusion and compensate in the next step with relative steps you will loose that advantage.. So distance less than 1 microstep step are lost. Bear that in mind...
>>> avoid relative extrusion if you can...
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/09/2011 04:55AM by ahmetcemturan.
Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
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But note to all firmware developers: Relative E motion is not good for very fine extrusion. Small circles or small distances will yield in 0 extrusion.
While SFACT can calculate and at least accumulate the amount of extrusion and compensate in the next step with relative steps you will loose that advantage.. So distance less than 1 microstep step are lost. Bear that in mind...
>>> avoid relative extrusion if you can...
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/09/2011 04:55AM by ahmetcemturan.
Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
[www.miafilament.com]
[github.com]
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 09, 2011 05:00AM |
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Hi Andrew,
0mm restart for 0s between threads
-.1mm restart for 1s between threads
-.3mm restart for 3s or more between threads
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looks like agood idea.. need to do testing.
currently working on formulation for bridges...
Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
[www.miafilament.com]
[github.com]
0mm restart for 0s between threads
-.1mm restart for 1s between threads
-.3mm restart for 3s or more between threads
;
looks like agood idea.. need to do testing.
currently working on formulation for bridges...
Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
[www.miafilament.com]
[github.com]
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 09, 2011 03:49PM |
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 12, 2011 05:56AM |
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There is one thing that changes the spacing between the perimeter and the first extra perimeter. I couldnt figure it out yet... İt makes it slightly more apart..
Will change it when I figure it out... (as always any help is appreciated..)
Upcoming version of SFACT has bridge configuration automatically set (depending on your nozzle size and your extrusion width and height.)
I changed also the retraction setting to be totally next move dependent.. It calculates the duration of the next move and retracts according to a multiplier (namely Oozerate (mm/min)). (Thanks Andrew Diehl, it was your post that ignited the spark..)
It seems to work well but still testing...
I started tweeting about the new developments.. ( #ahmetcemturan)
I am not posting to the mail group as there are hardly any subscribed... mailing list would also be a good place to answer the questions but ppl dont seem to prefer it... ( sfact@yahoogroups.com )
Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
[www.miafilament.com]
[github.com]
Will change it when I figure it out... (as always any help is appreciated..)
Upcoming version of SFACT has bridge configuration automatically set (depending on your nozzle size and your extrusion width and height.)
I changed also the retraction setting to be totally next move dependent.. It calculates the duration of the next move and retracts according to a multiplier (namely Oozerate (mm/min)). (Thanks Andrew Diehl, it was your post that ignited the spark..)
It seems to work well but still testing...
I started tweeting about the new developments.. ( #ahmetcemturan)
I am not posting to the mail group as there are hardly any subscribed... mailing list would also be a good place to answer the questions but ppl dont seem to prefer it... ( sfact@yahoogroups.com )
Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
[www.miafilament.com]
[github.com]
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 12, 2011 12:49PM |
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 12, 2011 10:47PM |
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 13, 2011 04:03AM |
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Hi Dave,
yes but it is connected to a function deeeeeep inside and when you enter a value say 1, it will output say 0.91 ast the distance but I dont get where this comes from..
I need the distance to be 0.7853 x perimeter width (talking in Gcode path distance..)
I will find out...
Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
[www.miafilament.com]
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yes but it is connected to a function deeeeeep inside and when you enter a value say 1, it will output say 0.91 ast the distance but I dont get where this comes from..
I need the distance to be 0.7853 x perimeter width (talking in Gcode path distance..)
I will find out...
Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
[www.miafilament.com]
[github.com]
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Re: The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 16, 2011 12:04AM |
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I found another strange bug. (using ahmetcemturan-SFACT-5d47529 daily build)
I use the temperature tab of skeinforge and it does not work correctly in SFact. I have it set to 215 for the base and first layer then drop it to 205.
But it goes back and fourth between 215 and 205 thirty six times in the first layer and then it leaves the temperature at 205 as wanted.
My temperature.csv
I use the temperature tab of skeinforge and it does not work correctly in SFact. I have it set to 215 for the base and first layer then drop it to 205.
But it goes back and fourth between 215 and 205 thirty six times in the first layer and then it leaves the temperature at 205 as wanted.
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Last bit of the first layers gcode.
G1 F1500.0
; S200.0
; S241.0
M104 S205.0
G1 X-6.164 Y-7.9 Z0.28 F3000.0
G1 F1800.0
G1 E0.005
G1 F3000.0
; S25.0
; S30.0
M104 S215.0
G1 X-8.5 Y-10.236 Z0.28 F1500.0 E0.0664
G1 F1800.0
G1 E-0.0222
G1 F1500.0
; S200.0
; S241.0
M104 S205.0
G1 X-2.954 Y-2.899 Z0.28 F24000.0
G1 X-2.738 Y-2.304 Z0.28 F24000.0
G1 X6.182 Y-2.243 Z0.28 F24000.0
G1 X14.492 Y-5.569 Z0.28 F3000.0
G1 F1800.0
G1 E0.0222
G1 F3000.0
; S25.0
; S30.0
M104 S215.0
G1 X13.447 Y-6.614 Z0.28 F1500.0 E0.0297
G1 X12.968 Y-6.538 Z0.28 F1500.0 E0.0098
G1 X13.899 Y-5.607 Z0.28 F1500.0 E0.0265
My temperature.csv
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Temperature.csv
Format is tab separated temperature settings.
_Name Value
WindowPosition 600+0
Open File for Temperature
Activate Temperature: True
Cooling Rate (Celcius/second): 3.0
Heating Rate (Celcius/second): 10.0
Base Temperature (Celcius): 215.0
Interface Temperature (Celcius): 215.0
Object First Layer Infill Temperature (Celcius): 215.0
Object First Layer Perimeter Temperature (Celcius): 215.0
Object Next Layers Temperature (Celcius): 205.0
Support Layers Temperature (Celcius): 210.0
Supported Layers Temperature (Celcius): 210.0
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Re: SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 16, 2011 05:31AM |
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Re: SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !! September 25, 2011 08:34PM |
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Ever figure out the perimeter/loop spacing parameter?
Also, some more suggestions/ideas.
Is there any way to make the bridge settings apply only to the threads which are actually being bridged, and not the whole layer?
Also, and equally important, can it be made to be able to adjust the perimeter and infill bridge modifiers independently?
Also, some more suggestions/ideas.
Is there any way to make the bridge settings apply only to the threads which are actually being bridged, and not the whole layer?
Also, and equally important, can it be made to be able to adjust the perimeter and infill bridge modifiers independently?
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Re: SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !! October 03, 2011 07:27PM |
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Re: SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !! October 03, 2011 07:47PM |
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The daily branch yes. Main is on 42
Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
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Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
[www.miafilament.com]
[github.com]
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Re: SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !! October 03, 2011 10:17PM |
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Re: SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !! October 03, 2011 11:43PM |
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I have just printed a Prusa Y motor bracket and noticed that some of the infill did not meet the edge, it has finished and the extruded lines appear to be half what they should be compared to what I get with SF41 meaning everything is way too sparse with gaps between the lines on the surface layers
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/04/2011 12:08AM by NelsonRap.
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Re: SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !! October 04, 2011 02:33AM |
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Re: SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !! October 05, 2011 04:46AM |
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NelsonRap: the readme has a better and more up to date description on the calibration process...
or here: [titanpad.com]
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or here: [titanpad.com]
Manufacturer of low tolerance Filaments PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PVA,
[www.miafilament.com]
[github.com]
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Re: SFACT The New and Improved Skeinforge !! October 06, 2011 02:53AM |
Registered: 12 years ago Posts: 47 |
Just found out that when cool "do not slow down more than" limit is hit, the flow rate calculation is off.
That is on the daily branch. Saw it when tried to print the _40x10.stl calibration piece.
Without cool limit each layer is printed w/ 1.720172 mm of plastic at 527.878738mm/min.
With the limit set at 15mm/s it is only extruding 0.9999mm per layer at the 900mm/sec.
The speed is correct, the amount of plastic is wrong.
That is on the daily branch. Saw it when tried to print the _40x10.stl calibration piece.
Without cool limit each layer is printed w/ 1.720172 mm of plastic at 527.878738mm/min.
With the limit set at 15mm/s it is only extruding 0.9999mm per layer at the 900mm/sec.
The speed is correct, the amount of plastic is wrong.
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