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Slic3r + Makerbot Replicator 2x---HELP!!

Posted by omakinde 
Slic3r + Makerbot Replicator 2x---HELP!!
February 25, 2014 09:10PM
Hi!

I am quite new to 3D printing and I recently just switched from Makerware to slic3r but I am still using my Makerbot Replicator 2x.

Here is is what I have been able to do
-Load my file on Slic3r
-Export the G-code

However I am unable to print the file. After I exported the G-code, I copied and pasted the file on my Makerbot SD card (as I would if I was using Makerware) but this method doesnt work with Slic3r.

I downloaded the Printrun and I tried to use Pronterface(because I saw a guy do that on youtube) but it requires a port name, and I have absolutely no idea what mine is.

Is there any other way around this?
Do I need to download a software (for example Printrun), before I can print with my Replicator 2x using Slic3r?

Thanks!

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/25/2014 09:12PM by omakinde.
Re: Slic3r + Makerbot Replicator 2x---HELP!!
May 07, 2014 08:27AM
Hi,

you need to convert the gcode to s3d to print it with the makerbot.
You can use replicatorG to load the gcode and send it direct to the printer.
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