Manual: Orcabot XXL
Pro 2
version 1.0.1 Mar 2017
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6.
Select subsequently also in filament settings the material that is placed on the filament spool
holder.
7.
Thereafter click on the big button “Slice with Slic3r”
Depending on complexity and size of the object slicing can take some time.
8.
After slic3r is ready slicing the “Print Preview” will be displayed.
In this tab we can view the virtual model and zoom in on every separate layer under the button
visualization. Here you can also see extra information such as estimated print time, how many layers
the product consists of and how many mm filament is required. By pressing on the button G-code we
can see the code (G-code) that eventually will be read by the printer.
9.
Click on “Save to File” to store the object on your SD-card.
You have now prepared a g-code with which you can start the printer. See also chapter 7.5 how to
start a print.
The G-code can be stored in two ways.
1.
By pressing on ‘’Save to File’’ in the tab Print preview. (recommended).
(This file contains the complete G-code + extra information such as printsettings).
2.
By pressing on “Save for SD Print” in the tab Print preview.
(This file contains only the G-code and no extra information)
