Prusa Mini: Any Profiles for Printing Minis with a .4 Nozzle? (Cura Slicer & FDG profile won't work)
Hi all,
A pal in WI has had tremendous success printing minis on his Ender 3 using a profile from Fat Dragon Games. He just downloaded the FDG profile for Cura and he was off to the races. His FDM results we're pretty awesome.
So then I downloaded the Cura slicer but when I try to import the .4 nozzle profile from FDG, I get this error:
"Quality typer "super" is not compatible with the current active machine definition 'fdm printer."
Just curious if any Prusa Mini users have successfully used the Cura Slicer and FDG .4 nozzle mini profile.
Also, are there any Prusa profiles out there for printing minis with a .4 nozzle for the Prusa slicer? I would love to stick with the Prusa slicer if I could!
Thanks in advance for the knowledge share here,
Ben
BensRPGPile
RE: Prusa Mini: Any Profiles for Printing Minis with a .4 Nozzle? (Cura Slicer & FDG profile won't work)
The FDG profile is made for the Ender3. Tom from FDG is a strong supporter of the more affordable creality machines (2/3) which is why he makes the custom profiles. You cannot use Ender 3 profiles made by FDG with the Mini as it is a different machine. Travel, retraction, flow etc will all need so much adjustment you would be better going down this route:
If you search the Prusa blog, you will find Josef's guide for using Cura and he has written up the instructions for creating a custom machine and print profile in Cura. You will not find a plug and play profile on this site, I believe.
Lastly, I do not recommend Prusaslicer for Minis because tree supports are better in Cura. Prusa should be releasing 'organic' supports in a future iteration of PS.
Good luck.
RE: Prusa Mini: Any Profiles for Printing Minis with a .4 Nozzle? (Cura Slicer & FDG profile won't work)
Lastly, I do not recommend Prusaslicer for Minis because tree supports are better in Cura. Prusa should be releasing 'organic' supports in a future iteration of PS.
On reflection, do you not think this statement is a little tunnel-visioned. Tree support is useful in certain cases (and in fact can be kludged by Prusa Slicer) but is only one of many reasons to select one slicer over another. The obvious reason for using Prusa Slicer on a Prusa machine is the tuned profiles, which to my mind completely out weighs the implementation of a particular support structure. Also not great advice to somebody like the OP who has clearly just started on that hard 3d printer learning curve.
RE: Prusa Mini: Any Profiles for Printing Minis with a .4 Nozzle? (Cura Slicer & FDG profile won't work)
With respect, no I don't think I'm suffering from tunnel vision.
The OP is asking about Cura, and at the end asks if there is a plug and play profile for miniatures using PS. I had already outlined how he can use Cura like his friend, and where to find the guide. I simply told him why I believe that PS is not good for miniatures, and while PS might come with well tuned profiles, I believe you can almost always compensate poor tuning by calibrating flow, temp and slowing right down which is what most beginners will end up doing when trying to use the Mini with Cura.
I have printed hundreds of miniatures in FDM and tried PS many times too. The supports just aren't good enough.
I use PS for everything else.
RE: Prusa Mini: Any Profiles for Printing Minis with a .4 Nozzle? (Cura Slicer & FDG profile won't work)
Fat Dragon Games
Sorry I didn't know Fat Dragon Games were minatures, although I should have guesses. It's nice to be able to have a sensible dialog without it turning into a hate session.
I suppose my own bit of tunnel vision is caused by the fact that I don't print miniatures.
RE: Prusa Mini: Any Profiles for Printing Minis with a .4 Nozzle? (Cura Slicer & FDG profile won't work)
SO I guess that beyond the fat dragon profile for Cura, there is nothing for prusa?
RE: Prusa Mini: Any Profiles for Printing Minis with a .4 Nozzle? (Cura Slicer & FDG profile won't work)
Have you tried printing miniatures on the Mini with default Prusa profiles in PrusaSlicer?
RE: Prusa Mini: Any Profiles for Printing Minis with a .4 Nozzle? (Cura Slicer & FDG profile won't work)
Make sure you have the correct version of Cura installed that matches the profile you downloaded from FDG. Sometimes, different versions of Cura may have different compatibility requirements.
Check if there are any specific instructions or prerequisites mentioned by FDG for using their profiles with Cura. They might have additional settings or dependencies that need to be configured.
If you're unable to import the FDG profile into Cura, you can try manually adjusting the settings in Cura to match the ones specified in the FDG profile. This way, you can replicate the settings even without importing the profile directly.
As for Prusa-specific profiles for printing minis with a 0.4mm nozzle, you can check the Prusa forums, online communities, or Prusa's official website for user-created profiles. There's a good chance that someone in the Prusa community has already developed or shared a profile for printing minis with those specifications.
RE: Prusa Mini: Any Profiles for Printing Minis with a .4 Nozzle? (Cura Slicer & FDG profile won't work)
Make sure you are using the correct version of Cura for your Prusa Mini. Cura frequently updates its software, and using the most recent version may help in resolving compatibility issues. Verify that the FDG profile you are trying to import is designed for your specific 3D printer. Profiles can vary between different models, so using a profile that's not intended for your printer could cause issues. If you can't find a compatible profile for your Prusa Mini, consider setting up the slicing parameters manually in Cura. This way, you can tailor the settings to your specific printer. You can start with a standard FDM profile and adjust settings like layer height, infill, and print speed to optimize for miniatures.
RE: Prusa Mini: Any Profiles for Printing Minis with a .4 Nozzle? (Cura Slicer & FDG profile won't work)
It's important to remember that different slicers have their strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between Cura and PrusaSlicer can depend on various factors, including the specific 3D printer, material, and user preferences. Your advice and insights into your personal experiences can be valuable for someone looking to create miniatures or facing challenges with their slicer choice.
If the original poster is looking for advice on printing miniatures using Cura or PrusaSlicer, your perspective can certainly help them make an informed decision. Keep in mind that the choice of slicer can often come down to personal preference and the specific requirements of the project.
RE: Prusa Mini: Any Profiles for Printing Minis with a .4 Nozzle? (Cura Slicer & FDG profile won't work)
I can understand that if you've only the Prusa mini you don't want to change the nozzle each time you switch from a standard project to a mini but Idon't think printing mini with a .4 nozzle is the best option. I'm using the Prusa mini only for mini, with a .2 nozzle and 0.1mm layer it's much better. Printing time is longer but it's not a great problem. The main difficulty is with thin parts like by exemple swords with are very frail and break very often when taking away supports or using the mini. I've used the standard 0.25 nozzle configuration with some few custom modifications and it works well. I've tested organic support but for me it don't works very well with this configuration, they're too thin and it fails too much often.