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== Testing the Printer ==
== Testing the Printer ==
{{Caution|Make sure you have quick access to a means to rapidly disconnect the printer from power in case something goes wrong. Ideally, use a powerboard with an on/off switch, or have the power cable in a position where it can be quickly unplugged. Remember, safety first!}}
{{Caution|Make sure you have quick access to a means to rapidly disconnect the printer from power in case something goes wrong. Ideally, use a powerboard with an on/off switch, or have the power cable in a position where it can be quickly unplugged. Remember, safety first!}}
* Connect with Pronterface
* Heat things up
* Heat things up
* Test Endstops
* Test Endstops
* Move things around
* Move things around
* If something doesn't work, double check all connections (with power off). Check [[Mark2 Troubleshooting|troubleshooting]] page.


== Going Further ==
== Going Further ==

Revision as of 01:23, 13 September 2015


Mark2 3D Printer


Introduction

Getting Started

Printrun / Pronterface

  • Download
  • Open
  • Quick explanation of settings

Slic3r

  • Download
  • Open
  • Quick walkthrough of different slicing settings
  • Profile for Mark2 Printer

Testing the Printer

40px-Ambox warning yellow.svg.png Caution:Make sure you have quick access to a means to rapidly disconnect the printer from power in case something goes wrong. Ideally, use a powerboard with an on/off switch, or have the power cable in a position where it can be quickly unplugged. Remember, safety first!
  • Connect with Pronterface
  • Heat things up
  • Test Endstops
  • Move things around
  • If something doesn't work, double check all connections (with power off). Check troubleshooting page.

Going Further

OctoPrint

Cura

Simplify3D

  • Profile for Mark2 Printer

Resources

http://reprap.org/wiki/RepRap_Options#CAM_Tools

http://www.pronterface.com/

http://slic3r.org/

https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software

https://www.simplify3d.com/

http://octoprint.org/

https://github.com/guysoft/OctoPi