The key steps are:
1. Download an object file and open it in Slic3r.
2. Configure Slic3r settings like speed, filament diameter, and printer dimensions to match the DaVinci specifications.
3. Export the GCode file from Slic3r and edit it in Notepad++, including base64 encoding and modifying the header, to generate a .3w file.
4. Open the .3w file in XYZware software to print the object on the
The key steps are:
1. Download an object file and open it in Slic3r.
2. Configure Slic3r settings like speed, filament diameter, and printer dimensions to match the DaVinci specifications.
3. Export the GCode file from Slic3r and edit it in Notepad++, including base64 encoding and modifying the header, to generate a .3w file.
4. Open the .3w file in XYZware software to print the object on the
Original Description:
Printing objects from Slic3r .gcode files instead of the XYZware.
The key steps are:
1. Download an object file and open it in Slic3r.
2. Configure Slic3r settings like speed, filament diameter, and printer dimensions to match the DaVinci specifications.
3. Export the GCode file from Slic3r and edit it in Notepad++, including base64 encoding and modifying the header, to generate a .3w file.
4. Open the .3w file in XYZware software to print the object on the
The key steps are:
1. Download an object file and open it in Slic3r.
2. Configure Slic3r settings like speed, filament diameter, and printer dimensions to match the DaVinci specifications.
3. Export the GCode file from Slic3r and edit it in Notepad++, including base64 encoding and modifying the header, to generate a .3w file.
4. Open the .3w file in XYZware software to print the object on the
Introduction: XYZware has had quite a few problems for DaVinci users. The software tends to freeze when slicing more complex files, and there are few options for customization. Ive seen some forum posts and a YouTube video detailing this following procedure, but theyre not the easiest to follow. Read along to see how you can get those Slic3r outputs printing on your XYZ DaVinci!
Software Used: Slic3r XYZware Notepad++
Step 1: Download your Object and Open in Slic3r I really liked this treefrog on Thingiverse, so were going to have that as our example. Download the .stl (or whatever youre using) onto your computer.
Step 2: Slic3r Settings Im only going over the settings you need to change. Everything else is up to your discretion. Speed: The DaVinci isnt fast enough to handle the default printing speeds in Slic3r. Ive included a screenshot of the settings that work for meyou can make changes as you see fit. Filament: Make sure the diameter is 1.75mm, and I like to set the extruder multiplier to 1.05. Here is where you can make your temperature changes. The printer WILL NOT PRINT at higher than default temperatures unless youve changed the maximum temps with the filament re-setter mod. Printer Settings: Make sure the dimensions match those of the DaVinci. That would be 200mm x 200mm, with an origin at 100mm,100mm. The GCode flavor should be set to RepRap (Marlin/Sprinter/Repetier). For extruder settings, make sure the nozzle is at 0.4I left everything else on the default settings. Now you can generate your .gcode! Once thats done, open the .gcode file in Notepad++
Figure 1: Speed Settings for the DaVinci
Step 3: Editing with Notepad++
Next we need to base-64 encode our .gcode. Hit ctrl+a to select all of the text in the file, then go to Plugins > MIME Tools > Base 64 Encode
Now save your gibberish-looking .gcode file as a .3w file. Open up the .gcode file with Notepad++. You should see something like this:
Now replace the header with the following (highlighted, taken from an XYZ print file):
Step 4: Open in XYZware Open up your new .3w file in XYZware. What you see is the same as after XYZware slices, before it sends a job to the printer! Note the skirt around the frog that Slic3r created. I like that a lot better for clearing the nozzle than sweeping along the edge of the bed! You can click print and the DaVinci will do its thingbe warned that if you raised the temperatures, it will take a few minutes longer to heat up.
Ill let the two frogs speak for themselves. The one in the background (White ABS) was my first print on the DaVinci, using the default software. The frog in front (Natural ABS) was printed using the Slic3r code. The finish is a good deal smoother because I was able to set a higher printing temp of 230C. Happy Printing!