Introduction
If you're using a MakerBot 5th Gen printer and are slicing with Simplify3D, please follow these steps to import our slicing profile.
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If Simplify3D is already set up for your printer:
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Click Add under Processes if no processes exist yet.
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If there is a process, select it and click Edit Process Settings.
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If Simplify3D is not already set up for your printer:
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Go to Help > Configuration Assistant and select your printer model.
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Click Edit Process Settings.
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Click Show Advanced at the bottom-left of the window.
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Scripts tab:
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In Starting Script, change “M126 S[fan_speed_pwm]” to “M106 S[fan_speed_pwm]”.
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In Ending Script, change “M127 ; stop blower fan” to “M107 ; stop blower fan”.
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Change Export file format from “Makerbot 5th Generation (.makerbot)” to “Standard G-Code (.gcode)".
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Other tab:
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Set Tool change retraction distance to 0.
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Set Tool change extra restart distance to 0.
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Click Save As New at the top-right of the window and give your profile a good name (tip – including Palette in the name will help you keep track!).
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If you have any questions, please contact us at support@mosaicmfg.com.
If you have any questions, please contact us at support@mosaicmfg.com.
