How To: Print directly from a computer
We cannot support Cura. Any fault caused by the use of this software is not covered by our warranty.
If using Cura, make sure your computer is not set to go to sleep after a certain time. If the computer sleeps, the print will fail.
If you are unable to connect your BuildBee devices to the Internet to use the supported software, you will able to use a downloaded application as temporary solution whilst the connection issues are being resolved. We recommend using Cura as it is an all-in-one solution.
There is a bit of configuration work to do first:
1. First, download the Cura software using the following link:
2. Run the installer and launch the software once it has finished.
3. You should be prompted to add a printer profile. If not, you will find it under settings > printer > add printer
4. Click on 'add a non-networked printer' and select custom > custom FFF printer
5. In the machine settings window, fill in the boxes as below (start and end GCODE is pre-filled, you may need to resize the window to view the GCODE):
6. You will need to edit the start and end GCODE for the Me2 setting.
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Start GCODE
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End GCODE
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;ME2 171121 START M501;Call stored memory M75; Start Print Job Timer G90; G92 E0; zero the extruded length G28; Home all G29; Autolevel at 3 Points G1 X0 Y0 F4000; Move to safe position ;Create purge line G1 Y50 F4000; G1 Z0.5; G1 X2 G91; Relative motion G1 Y120 E20 F1000; G1 X-1; G1 Y-120 E20; G1 X-1; G1 Y100 E16.5; G1 Y20 E2; G1 X5 F4000; G1 Z2; G90; G92 E0; zero the extruded length M117; Printing |
;ME2 170310 END G92 E0; G1 E-3 F4000; Retract G91; Set to Relative Movement G1 Z1; Go Up G90; Set to Absolute Movement G28 XY; home X and Y axis G1 Z-10 E0; Retract filament from barrel and set Z down G92 E0; zero the extruded length M104 S0; turn off temperature M140 S0; turn off heated bed M106 S0; Turn off fan M18; M117; Finished! |
Once this initial setup has been done, you will be ready to use your Me2 with Cura!
For information on on how to run a print and other helpful tips, visit the
Cura support site
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