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.
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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
+1 to simplify 3d
Flashprint offers 3 different slicers. Which one are you having trouble with and what is the issue?
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?
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.
I Slice my stuff with meshmixer, pretty straightforward. Works perfectly
Simplify3D works right out of the box with default settings. Using a PEI (Polyetherimide) Sheet 3
I contacted them about a demo version. they offer support for any issues you have. if for some reason they cannot resolve your issue they will refund you withing the first 14 days.
I love using repitier with Slic3r. yes i know Slic3r’s pearl makes slicing slow, but i have enough other work to keep me busy that i slice my objects several days ahead of time, so slicing speed doesnt really matter. I am really interested in S3D’s reduced print time due to less moves. Rep/Slic3r makes several, obvious, unneeded non-print moves. I also love the honeycomb fill Rep/Slic3r offers. at 10% fill my parts are incredibly strong. This is an option no one else i know offers.
I really like the rotation control offered by Cura and its speedy calculations. Downside is that some calculations have to be done manually, like shell thickness instead of shell layers.
I bought my printer from Matter Hackers, so I tried MatterControl since its “Just like Cura, but better” and I find that the interface is overly complex and there is no increase in benefit.