Unable to see g-code files added to SD card
I created some simple parts, made g-code files using Prusa Slic3r and pasted them onto the SD card but I can't see them on the printer. I tried adding a g-code file from Thingiverse, nothing, I can't see them once I put the SD card in the printer.
Any suggestions? I'm a total newbie. This is my first printer but I'm very familiar with creating 3D models. I couldn't see the stl files I created from Creo in Slic3r even though it said they were there. The parts were so easy, I recreated them from Tinkercad and was able to create g-codes for them.
Re: Unable to see g-code files added to SD card
Hi Iag, are you sure you put the Gcode files in the root directory of the SD Card...
can you see them on the computer before you move the SD card to the printer?
is you can, can you try importing them to Prusa Control, or Prontaprint to check they are valid files?
Do you have a second SD Card below 32GB try them on a new card...
are you aware that you should always eject the SD card from your computer software, before removing the card? this ensures that any temporary files are correctly closed before card removal
regards Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
Re: Unable to see g-code files added to SD card
No, I wasn't aware I needed to eject the SD card, good to know.
I can see the files on the SD card while in the computer. I haven't been able to get Prusa Control to work. The files looks good in Slic3r. I put the files in the same location as the gcode files for the sample parts. Should they be somewhere else?
Re: Unable to see g-code files added to SD card
the gcode should be ok in the same area of the SD card, as the samples
if it's still not working, can you try a new SD card?
regards Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
Re: Unable to see g-code files added to SD card
I went back to Tinkercad and created a new stl file, it came in okay and I was able to put it on the SD card and print it. I discovered the original stl files I created from Creo came in really tiny and I couldn't see them, which is why I thought it didn't work. I created the files in inches, do I need to convert to mm and then create the stl file?
I have one stl file I really don't want to recreate in Tinkercad because the geometry is more complex, easy for me in Creo, no idea how to do it in Tinkercad.