Using Simplify3D instead of Luban

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Is anybody using S3D instead of Luban for 3D printing? I added a new machine to S3D (RepRap x-320mm y-350mm z-320mm) and sliced a model. transferred the gcode to my new A350. I swear it prints quieter and the extra features in S3D (specifically the dense support) make removing the supports super easy.
I will slice a simple model and compare the GCode to see what the differences are.

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have been using S3D with both my SM1 and SM2. trying to fine tune a petg profile right now

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Hey, using S3d is a good thing, but people who start with 3d printing are happy about the easy Luban solution.

I don´t think the machine is quieter because of a other gcode generator :wink:

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I have using S3D with my previous printer but using Luban to wifi transfer. The prints are not as good as my Robo3D. I have played with Outline layer (2,3,4) overlap 15-20% top and bottom layers (4). The problem I see is that it doesn’t create a layer that overlaps the outline and fill. Any ideas? Can you transfer from S3D via wifi?

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Short answer, no.

Long answer, noooooooo. Just kidding. The longer answer is there is an API that some people are working on understanding better - Luban does WiFi transfers a certain way and it’s possible someone may figure out how to get file transfers to easily work from other software. But it’s not done yet.

Regarding your other questions, I would need more details about what you’re doing. Sounds like you’re underextruding, general recommendation is calibrate esteps if you haven’t, check your extrusion multiplier with a calibration cube.

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I have calibrated and the traces look really good except where they meet

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with adjustment I can get it better but not much

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I would suggest you to calibrate your extruder because you are underextruding,- the lines did not meet between.- Maybe you set your flow in S3D to less than 100%?

After figuring this out, i would suggest to calibrate your linear advance because your infill didn´t meet your outline.
Here is something to read:

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I used simplify3D and got a weird problem, after 25% of the job the printhead jumps and make a layer shift. Same model sliced in Luban, no problem. Also loading the S3D files seems to cause some problems, “loading to the touch screen” often result in nothing…