Agreed. But I toke the risk and I was never dissapointed.
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Another vote for Simplify3D. Worth every penny. Im sure one of us would be happy to slice a file for you for demonstration purposes. It takes less than a minute to slice a file.
Bassna
May 19, 2015, 2:13pm
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As everyone else here said, I moved to Simplify3D and never looked back. I did use Slic3r for awhile before that though, and it is very feature-heavy and good, but it still just doesn’t compare to S3D
I have used Makerbot software, Slic3r, Replicator and Cura. By far the best one to use in my opinion is Simplify 3D Software. It will cost you $150 for a license. You might be able to get similar results without purchasing Simplify 3D and instead setting up a different slicer and try adjusting the settings. But I would be your going to like the results you’ll get with Simplify 3D.
Another note and how I justified the cost. The software is only 10% the cost of the machine. The less than a minute slicing time will save you tons of time over the long run. If your time is valuable, stop using free software.
simplyfy3d on my dreamer is a match made in plastic heaven
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Flashprint offers 3 different slicers. Which one are you having trouble with and what is the issue?
I can confirm, Simplify3D is great. I purchased it some month ago and it works very good.
I am more then happy to fork up the cash if it is worth it. Would some one mine slicing a file to see the different in gcode; by the way thanks all for the response as well.
Bassna
May 19, 2015, 6:39pm
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One of the best thing’s about S3D that I think is worth the cost itself, is how fast it slice’s file’s. You can slice a huge file in no time, and if there is anything at all you want to change (which happens all the time) after looking at the preview, it doesn’t take a hour to re-slice the file. Just seconds.
All the other great feature’s are just a bonus to me after the slicing speed. I still would recommend trying out Slic3r for a few print’s just to see what it’s like. It’s free, so nothing to lose. Good luck!
couldn’t take it anymore…just bought Simplify3D.
and you will never look back with regret! ive stuck a 4mm glass window pane on my bed with the very same blue tape they give you with the printer…have the best prints ever and no need for any adjustment goodies…just wound in the springs and setup the bed level…i used a piece of the antistatic bag as a feeler guage and my prints are excellent
i make all the plastics for my copter designs so they have to be good
urinir
May 20, 2015, 6:11am
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Some help:
I agree, but after some trial and error I think I’ve got the hang of it.
It’s almost identical to MAKERBOT’s slicer MAKERWARE, accept for one feature that is missing: “LAY FLAT” which is very useful in leveling objects. I also miss the COPY and PASTE option, but “Ctrl D” works OK for arranging multiple prints.
Make sure you have the most recent version of FLASHPRINT installed.
This version has 3 built in slicers to choose from:
# Skeinforge slicer is as close as you can get to MAKERWARE, This is my first choice most times.
It has a nice extra feature: Exterior Support Only, I find it useful from times,
# Slic3r slicer builds the support as a separate part so it beaks of easily and leaves less scars on the print,
But If the part need support on the inside it is very hard to take out the support.
This slicer also controls the support speed separately, so you can speed up prints that use a lot of support material without damaging the quality of the print.
# ffslicer - I’m quite new to it, and haven’t found a significant advantage yet.
Good Luck,
Uri
again I must say aside from the program; this printer is the best I have worked with this being my 3rd printer…i know…I am addicted to 3D printing.
wow , a lot of praise for Simplify 3D. We just got one as well. Still figuring it out. I guess it takes a while to learn it. Is it really the best one?
Yes. 99% sure. Even if repetier bundle can offer a few options that it does not have (custom infill shapes is one), it is so efficient, simple, yet customizable, and de slicing is occuring SO FAST that it is worth it. After all, time is money too,right?
Bassna
May 20, 2015, 3:09pm
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In most people’s opinion, it’s the best one. It’s not perfect, nothing is. But it work’s great 95% of the time, it’s very very fast, and the manual support generation is nice, and preview screen is very nice also. If you are still learning it I recommend checking out the “Community” section on their website. It’s a nice little forum with lot’s of tips and tricks.
