We got a QiDi Tech X-one2 3D printer for Christmas. It came with a custom-skinned ancient version of Cura. I had a bit of difficulty finding the information needed to use the real Cura software, so I decided to post it online, here on my blog with zero Google fu that nobody will ever find.
Let's go over getting Cura setup for your Ender 3 or Ender 3 Pro. I'm going to walk you through installing Cura, setting up the printer profile, and showing. Facebook messages desktop link. Update safari only.
The Start G-code and End G-code sections tell Cura what you want the printer to do at the beginning and end of each print. The above settings are the defaults, which do some basic housekeeping tasks, such as homing the extruder at the beginning of a print and turning off the hot end and bed heat at the end.
Cura allows you to set separate settings for your top and bottom layer if needed for your print. Setting a separate top and bottom thickness can help when your top layer needs to be thicker to prevent “pillowing” but you want to save some time and materials on the bottom layer.
(Tested with Cura 3.1.0. This information was found in the QiDi program folder in resources/definitions/fdmprinter.def.json and resources/definitions/x-one2.def.json) In the Add Printer dialog, select 'Other' and 'Julia', enter a name, and click 'Add Printer'. X (Width): 150mm
Y (Depth): 150mm Z (Height): 145mm Build plate shape: Rectangular Origin at center: UNCHECKED Heated bed: CHECKED Gcode flavor: Marlin Material diameter: 1.75mm
Cura Settings For Abs
Nozzle size: 0.4mm Printhead settings / Gantry height: all 0mm (i.e., don't print multiple models in 'one at a time' mode, not even with QiDi's software, because not even they define the printhead dimensions. the printhead could collide with other models.) Start Gcode:
Export Printer Settings Cura
End Gcode: There are still a few differences:
3d Printing With Abs Cura Printer Settings
The QiDi software embeds a preview image in the gcode file, which the printer displays on its LCD screen while printing. Cura does not do this.
Cura can print via USB, with no SD-card shuffling required.