This video covers the very basic of cura and slicing a model to 3d print, I go over the basic settings such as infill, support, and adhesion. For a more in d. Ultimaker uses functional, analytical and tracking cookies. Tracking cookies enhance your experience on our website and may also collect your personal data outside of Ultimaker websites.
As example with the Anycubic I3 Mega
Navigator
First of all, you have to download it.
- Printhead Settings. The Printhead Settings section only applies if you are planning to do what Cura calls ‘one at a time printing,’ where if you have multiple models added to the bed, Cura will write the g-code to finish each object one at a time instead of doing them together one layer at a time.
- In this tutorial we will be adding the correct build volume.
![Cura Printhead Settings Cura Printhead Settings](https://content.invisioncic.com/ultimake/monthly_2017_07/extruder-2-cura-2.6.4.jpg.ff97e22c640e9bf2b7ac9fc408af64c6.jpg)
You can get it here:
Set up
To beginn with, you´ll need to define your printer. Therfore, go on the top left to Setting, Printer and choose Add Printer…
There, you can search for your printer and add it.
If you can´t find your printer, choose Costum FFF printer. Benefits of upgrading to catalina. Now fill in the Printer Name on the right side.
Then, under Machine Settings, you have to fill in the properties of your printer.
If you have the Anycubic I3 Mega, just type everything in, as it is below on the picture.
Don´t forget to tick the Heated bed!
Also check your settings in the Extruder tab. Make sure your Filament Diameter is set right!
Costum Start and End G-Code
Here is a new start and end G-code. At the beginning a short line is printed to clean the nozzle. Additionally there are some other changes ( incl. M420 S1 for Mesh Bed Leveling ).
Just copy the Custom Start and End G-code into the fields (replace them completely):
Start G-Code
End G-Code
Free Printer Settings
In the Settings go to Profiles.
There you can import the Cura Settings.
You can download them here:
Now, choose the printer and the profile. You can also make your own material preset. If you want to change more settings, you can click on custom.
We got a QiDi Tech X-one2 3D printer for Christmas. It came with a custom-skinned ancient version of Cura. I had a bit of difficulty finding the information needed to use the real Cura software, so I decided to post it online, here on my blog with zero Google fu that nobody will ever find.(Tested with Cura 3.1.0. This information was found in the QiDi program folder in resources/definitions/fdmprinter.def.json and resources/definitions/x-one2.def.json)
In the Add Printer dialog, select 'Other' and 'Julia', enter a name, and click 'Add Printer'.
![Settings Settings](https://i.all3dp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/29150733/the-expanded-cura-support-settings-the-3d-print-general-youtube-190307_download-772x434.jpg)
Snapmaker Cura Settings
X (Width): 150mmY (Depth): 150mm
Z (Height): 145mm
Build plate shape: Rectangular
Origin at center: UNCHECKED
Heated bed: CHECKED
Gcode flavor: Marlin
Material diameter: 1.75mm
Nozzle size: 0.4mm
Cura Ender 3 Printer Settings
Printhead settings / Gantry height: all 0mm (i.e., don't print multiple models in 'one at a time' mode, not even with QiDi's software, because not even they define the printhead dimensions. the printhead could collide with other models.)
Start Gcode:
End Gcode:
Cura Printhead Settings Ender 3
There are still a few differences:
- The QiDi software embeds a preview image in the gcode file, which the printer displays on its LCD screen while printing. Cura does not do this.
- Cura can print via USB, with no SD-card shuffling required.