Manual: Orcabot XXL
Pro 2
version 1.0.1 Mar 2017
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6.2.
G-code generation with different modes (Slicing)
Before printing an object it first has to be transformed into G-code. The Orcabot XXL
Pro 2
is an
advanced 3D printer that can work in different modes. These will be described in the next
paragraphs.
6.2.1.
Slicing object(s) for Single extruder mode
After placement of object(s) on the virtual print bed slicing is
next. Slicing transforms objects into printable layers, eventually
this becomes G-code. Prodim uses Slic3r and provides slicer
profiles of some of the most common filaments.
Single extruder mode steps:
1.
Place one or more objects on the virtual bed. Via tab
page “object placement”
2.
Describe with which print head (extruder) the object has
to be printed. See picture right for selecting print head.
3.
Select in Orcabot Repetier Host software the tab page
‘’Slicer”.
Beforehand decide which filament material will be used and
which print head will be used. In this example we select PLA.
4.
Select in Printer settings the choice of material. In this example we chose XXL PRO 2 – PLA –
V1.0.
5.
Select in Printer settings the print mode. Because we use in this example only one print head
we select XXL PRO 2 – Single mode – V1.0.