So what is your process for building and printing your objects?

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So what is your process for building and printing your objects?

I’m currently using makerware, but see there are many more options in replicator-g as well as silic3r and kisslicer. I didn’t see any way to produce a file to put on a sdcard to print out on my rep2x.

So i’m curious what other peoples processes are, e.g., design in X product, import .stl file into slic3r, kisslier and then import the g code into replicator g or makerware and create a file to then print out on your 3d printer?

Anywho, current status i’m upgrading the stepstruder with some feed enhancements found on thingiverse, but trying to print out the parts I need i’ve had a few issues with some failed builds (not level platform, tip clogging up with abs, etc.)

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design in solidworks, orient/print in repetier with slic3r. Sometimes directly over USB(start print when slicing finished option), sometimes I send to SDcard with repetier. Depends on if my computer is going to be still running or if i’m planning to go to bed before the print will be done.

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Design in openscad, import stl in repetier host where I slice using slic3r and print directly through usb to marlin fw. Also using python for stl generation or input to openscad, mainly when playing with fractals.

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I’ve been pretty happy with sailfish on my ToM with repg. Haven’t had any problems with it.

I’ve tried other slicers with limited success…mostly because I know where and how to turn all the knobs I need to on repg and haven’t spent the time to tune up the others.

Maker ware is ok…and has a couple nice features…but I tend to fall back to repg.

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Replicator G with Skeinforge.

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Design in FreeCAD and export to STL, slic3r for g-code then Printrun/Pronterface for printing.