Extruder Settings for Makerbot print

ondsinet · 2017-12-03T15:57:07.000Z

I’m using the MakerBot Print software, to print stuff with a Replicator 2X that I’ve had for a while.

By default the software uses the right extruder, while I would like to use the left one.

Older versions of the program let me decide wich one to use, but on the latest releases (2.7) I can’t find anything about it.

shahramrobotics · 2017-12-04T00:24:36.000Z

There’s no extruder selection in Makerbot Print yet, just use the old trusty Makerbot Desktop.

360alaska · 2017-12-04T00:59:34.000Z

Makerbot print does not currently support dual extruders.

PhoenixES · 2017-12-04T03:29:01.000Z

Forget the Makerware. It’s very basic and rudimentary. I use Simplify 3D, it allows you to control virtually hundreds of paramenter. you can even control the temperature of any specific layer.

It’s $150 and a bit hard to learn but once you get used to it, it’s great. Look for some videos on youtube.

Steve Cole

Phoenix Engineering Services

360alaska · 2017-12-04T04:47:26.000Z

Your other option is to flash the firmware to “sailfish” and run cura.

hyppyayonico · 2017-12-04T08:18:13.000Z

MAKERBOT DESKTOP on left icons the lower is i, double click and select left or right extruder

ondsinet · 2017-12-04T20:59:02.000Z

So you are all saying there is not any way to choose extruder. Any idea if they are giong to add it in the future, or should I look for a way to modify the .print file that’s produced?

hyppyayonico · 2017-12-05T10:12:09.000Z

download MAKERBOT DESKTOP 3.8