Replacement Parts
We are new to 3d printing. We would like to make some replacement parts for our printer--just in case. When I look at the PRUSA page for replacement parts it says to use settings of " 0.2 mm layer height, infill 20% GRID and material PETG" When I look at Prusa Control - it does not seem to have a GRID setting. Is that the default in Prusa Control or will I need to use Slic3R that was a Grid Fill pattern option. Just want to make sure I make working replacement parts.
Thanks for your help.
Re: Replacement Parts
It's been a while since I used PrusaControl, but IIRC, it uses the rectangular grid infill by default.
FWIW, Slic3r PE wasn't that hard to pick up--just take it slowly--you likely won't have to change much at first, anyway. 😉
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I've printed parts before and more recently the Extruder R3 upgrade for two MK3's and didn't have a problem with Slic3r. I really haven't used PrusaControl other than to look at it a few itmes.
If they both do pretty much the same thing why does Prusa have to programs? Is one used more for another function?
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Thank you both for your replies. Slic3r looked like it had a lot of options. Looking forward to learning more about them. Good idea to start without making a lot of changes from the defaults.
Thanks again for replying.
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If they both [Slic3r PE and PrusaControl (PC)] do pretty much the same thing why does Prusa have to programs? Is one used more for another function?
PC was/is intended to get first-timers going quickly--load an STL file, slice it and print, using (primarily) simple default settings.
Slic3r PE is a much more detailed slicer, with more control over "the minutiae". 😀
Ironically, the names seem to be transposed, Slic3r sounding simpler, while PrusaControl sounding like there ought to be more control. I think the reason for this is in the history of Slic3r. Prusa adapted it as a slicer for their printers, changing the name to Slic3r PE (Prusa Edition).
AFAIK, the original Slic3r is still out there...
That's "MISTER Old Fart" to you!
Re: Replacement Parts
If they both [Slic3r PE and PrusaControl (PC)] do pretty much the same thing why does Prusa have to programs? Is one used more for another function?
PC was/is intended to get first-timers going quickly--load an STL file, slice it and print, using (primarily) simple default settings.
Slic3r PE is a much more detailed slicer, with more control over "the minutiae". 😀
Ironically, the names seem to be transposed, Slic3r sounding simpler, while PrusaControl sounding like there ought to be more control. I think the reason for this is in the history of Slic3r. Prusa adapted it as a slicer for their printers, changing the name to Slic3r PE (Prusa Edition).
AFAIK, the original Slic3r is still out there...
Thanks for the response, that makes sense. I actually migrated away from PrusaControl because it was too simple.
Re: Replacement Parts
Thanks for the response, that makes sense. I actually migrated away from PrusaControl because it was too simple.
As most of us do... eventually. 😉
There are a LOT more free slicers out there... free slicer software
I don't have any experience with others than slic3r PE (yet--for now it's serving my needs), but I'm sure others may/will opine on the pros/cons of the other major ones. ALL3DP has a good (IMO) comparison of most of them.
OMMV.
That's "MISTER Old Fart" to you!