vintagepc
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RE: Using Slic3r with the Retractable Purge Mechanism

@daniel-martin That's not really part of my script's functionality. You can configure this in the 'printer start gcode' with an M907 command to ...

3 years ago
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RE: Using Slic3r with the Retractable Purge Mechanism

I don't know what to tell you. I loaded your 3MF and sliced, and it seems to be working fine for me. I opened the file and checked the gcode manual...

3 years ago
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RE: Using Slic3r with the Retractable Purge Mechanism

Please post a screenshot of the error when the model is NOT in the "danger zone". Edit: Disregard. I misunderstood. Please attach a .3mf file...

3 years ago
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RE: Using Slic3r with the Retractable Purge Mechanism

This happens if your gcode has an X move that runs the risk of activating the mechanism (BUCKET_X - 10mm). Ensure that none of your parts extend beyo...

3 years ago
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RE: Using Slic3r with the Retractable Purge Mechanism

@daniel-martin I've pushed a fix that should address the issue. P'licer expects the script to overwrite the original file, I was relying on the outp...

3 years ago
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RE: Using Slic3r with the Retractable Purge Mechanism

Yes, looks like an issue with the script. No guarantees but hopefully I can address it tonight

3 years ago
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RE: Using Slic3r with the Retractable Purge Mechanism

@daniel-martin Thanks for clarifying. I'll investigate tonight. It is possible that the command line is not formatted the way the post processin...

3 years ago
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RE: Using Slic3r with the Retractable Purge Mechanism

@daniel-martin Please look at the linked readme. The instructions on how to use it are there. It tells you what to put where in P'licer and how to r...

3 years ago
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RE: Using Slic3r with the Retractable Purge Mechanism

@daniel-martin Sorry, I'm not sure what you're asking for. The only configuration is BUCKET_X, which is explained in the screenshots and readme.

3 years ago
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RE: Using Slic3r with the Retractable Purge Mechanism

@bigbrain3d: I did push up a candidate fix for the issue with ramming, that is now a full purge cycle on its own. I did not get a chance to test it y...

4 years ago
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RE: PSA: Purge mechanism not skelestruder compatible

@bigbrain3d lol - I pushed up a branch. If I get to testing it before then I'll merge it, but if you get to it first that'd be awesome.

4 years ago
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RE: Using Slic3r with the Retractable Purge Mechanism

Great- I should have an update for the tip shaping issue by then.

4 years ago
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RE: PSA: Purge mechanism not skelestruder compatible

@bigbrain3d Yup, that was my plan. I should have an update in the next day or two to address that!

4 years ago
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RE: Using Slic3r with the Retractable Purge Mechanism

@bigbrain3d hmm... 253 is the default value, which suggests the code isn't finding the "; bucket x" line in your start gcode. Maybe post a screenshot ...

4 years ago
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