Cura anyone?

[wesc]

Has anyone got a set of settings that work well with Cura?

Version 3.2 has some interesting features - Tree based supports, ironing for smooth top surfaces, combing for less stringing and direct print to Duet (via plugin).

I'm still dialing in settings, having trouble with first layer filament starvation after travels...

My extruder is a Bondtech BMG with an E3Dv6. Profiles that work well with the microstruder work well with my setup...

[wesc]

Got something to work ok. See attached PLA profile which works with my Bondtech BMG+E3Dv6. It should work with any direct extruder.

It's a start at least.

I really like the Ironing feature -- it makes the top of prints look as good or better than the part tuoching the bed.

I had to turn Combing mode off to get it to print a first layer reliably. Speeds are pretty conservative -- they could be bumped up and tweaked.

(And if you are trying Cura for the first time, turn off auto-slice)

I don't see a way to export Machine specific settings. The Start and end Gcode should look very similar to what you have with your current slicer. Reprap Gcode flavor works with Duet.

[wesc]

I recommend the Cura-Duet direct plugin. Get it here (0.08 or later):
https://github.com/Kriechi/Cura-DuetRRFPlugin/releases
If using Chrome, the Duplicate Tab Helper prevents the plugin from opening duplicate Duet tabs
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/deta ... clnionlgoh

[UltiBots]

Thanks for sharing... Cool plugin. Got to try this

[Firefly]

what about machine settings? I just tried the latest Cura and it was trying to print in mid air.

Updated, no sure why it was printing mid air before, but I tried again, I just picked the Kossel Pro and edit the height and diameter.
then in all the filament settings I had to change the rectract to .4 since this is a direct feed system.
pretty good start.