3D Universe Presents: The Unofficial FlashForge Creator X Manual
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the next step is to generate the Gcode; this is achieved by clicking on the button (Generate
Gcode) at the bottom of the panel.
Explanation of Gcode Settings:
A new window will open up, giving you several options on how the Gcode will be generated:
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Slicing profile:
Select Replicator slicing defaults for
ABS printing, and select Replicator 2 slicing defaults
for PLA printing.
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Use Right/Left extruder:
This tells the printer which
extruder to use for a dual-‐extruder printer. Either the
left extruder or the right extruder can be selected.
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Support material:
If your sample will have any
hanging surfaces, it is recommended to have support.
None means no support. Exterior means surface
support. Full support means all support.
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Object infill:
where 100% is a solid print, 0% is a
hollow object. The recommended setting is 10-‐20%,
this will save time and filament. Low infill also can
reduce the corners lift up issue during ABS printing.
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Layer height:
this controls the vertical resolution of
the print. The recommended thickness is 0.20mm.
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Number of shells:
this is the wall thickness; it’s
usually set at 1 or 2.
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Feedrate:
is the speed at which the filament is fed
into the extruder. This usually set between 30 and 70. For ABS printing, 60 is
recommended, for PLA printing, 100 is recommended.
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Travel feedrate:
is the speed at which the printer head moves over the base, it’s usually
set between 30 and 100. For ABS printing, 80 is recommended, for PLA printing, 120 is
recommended
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Print temperature:
is the temperature to which the nozzle is heated. This varies
between filament types. For ABS, set it to 230. For PLA, set it to 190.
