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    deckingman
    last edited by 31 May 2017, 19:21

    Slic3r for me (in all it's various forms) because it's the best of the bunch so far for handling multi colour (3plus) and a mixing hot end. It ain't perfect but IMO it's the best of a bad bunch for what I need to do.

    Ian
    https://somei3deas.wordpress.com/
    https://www.youtube.com/@deckingman

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      my67nova
      last edited by 31 May 2017, 19:31

      Simpify3d, not easy to start using but the option for improving prints makes it worth it if you have good hardware. Most everything it does can be done editing G code but who want to do that for every print!

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        DjDemonD
        last edited by 31 May 2017, 22:36

        Prusa slic3r is my new favourite. Like slic3r but it works.

        Simon. Precision Piezo Z-Probe Technology
        www.precisionpiezo.co.uk
        PT1000 cartridge sensors NOW IN, just attach to your Duet board directly!

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          JohnOCFII
          last edited by 6 Jan 2017, 00:32 1 Jun 2017, 00:31

          My other printer is a Prusa i3 MK2, so I was really pleased to to see their Slic3r improvements, especially on the Mac. They continue to make regular changes too. Some impressive speed-ups over the last month or so.

          https://github.com/prusa3d/Slic3r/releases

          I did buy Simplify3D last summer, and I do like the way it handles supports (both custom and automatic).

          I use both, but 80% of the time I use S3D.

          John

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            saffi
            last edited by 1 Jun 2017, 15:14

            I'll second Simplify3D for supports.

            I had some 48 hour prints that needed very good supports. It's pretty expensive, but the documentation is great and it does handle supports quite well.

            You can also generate supports and then manually click to remove individual support towers that are rendered.

            Prusa i3 Style Printer with Duet WiFi, E3D Volcano, Bondtech BMG

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              Adamfilip
              last edited by 1 Jun 2017, 17:48

              I use Simplify3d, but wish they would release some new features.. getting old.

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                roboduet
                last edited by 1 Jun 2017, 18:58

                +1 for Prusa version of Slic3r, but Simplify3D supports are awesome.

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                  JohnOCFII
                  last edited by 6 Jan 2017, 23:43 1 Jun 2017, 23:43

                  @Adamfilip:

                  I use Simplify3d, but wish they would release some new features.. getting old.

                  I have heard (from two different sources) that S3D IS working on a new release that will have some actual fixes and features (unlike the last release which just had some language work, and additional templates). I have no further info.

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                    Adamfilip
                    last edited by 2 Jun 2017, 11:53

                    Wouldnt be surprised if any new version was a paid update

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                      LeonMF
                      last edited by 2 Jun 2017, 13:25

                      It would be lovely if S3D fixed their atrocious settings management…

                      Current: Railcore II ZLT w/Duet 3 and Hemera hot end.
                      Retired: Robo3D R1,BI V2.5 Delta updated to BerryBot magnets, bespoke carriages and Duet Ethernet, M3D Promega;

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                        kelchm
                        last edited by 2 Jun 2017, 14:34

                        @LeonMF:

                        It would be lovely if S3D fixed their atrocious settings management…

                        It would be, but I've given up hope at this point.

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                          FrankNPrinter
                          last edited by 2 Jun 2017, 17:10

                          i was using the latest version of slic3r 64 bit but it crashed in win 10 alot. otherwise worked fine. i just found and downloaded the prusa verison of slicer and it is a little different menu wise but seems stable so far.in case anyone is interested… https://github.com/prusa3d/Slic3r/releases

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                            kraegar
                            last edited by 2 Jun 2017, 17:16

                            S3d is my general first go-to. I have cura installed, but since it only does absolute extrusion I only use it if I really have to. Can give good results, though. I have both slic3r & prusa's slic3r, I prefer prusa's out of those. I also have kiss installed, but it's the least used of them.

                            None of them are great at everything. I probably do 75% with s3d, 15% with prusa slic3r, and the rest in regular slic3r or cura.

                            Co-Creator of the RailcoreII CoreXY printer
                            https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2407174

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