slic3r_profiles

Slic3r profiles for my CR10.

Usage

Cloning

Tested on Ubuntu 16.04.

git clone https://github.com/jed-frey/slic3r_profiles.git

or

git clone git@github.com:jed-frey/slic3r_profiles.git

Setup

cd slic3r_proffliles
# Bootstrap apt-get based distros with python & slic3r
make bootstrap 
# Create the Python virtual environment.
make venv

Edit profiles.

1. Launch slic3r. slic3r --gui-mode=expert
2. Load Config Bundle.
   • File > Load Config Bundle.
   • Alt + F - L - L - Enter
3. Modify Print, Filament & Printer Settings. Configure the profiles to match your machine.
4. Export Config Bundle.
   • File > Export Config Bundle > Slic3r_config_bundle.ini > Replace
   • Alt +F - E - E - Enter - Enter - Enter

Advanced Editing

1. Open Slic3r_config_bundle.ini with a text editor.
2. Edit.
3. Save.

Unbundle Profiles.

unbundle.py breaks apart Slic3r_config_bundle.ini into separate configuration files for each of the different Print, Filament & Printer Settings.

python unbundle.py  Slic3r_config_bundle.ini

make build is a make target that:

1. Deletes existing settings.
2. Unbundles Slic3r_config_bundle.ini
3. Adds settings back to git.
4. Creates a commit based on the date.
5. Pushes to origin.

Pt 2.

The project can now be used as a submodule in another project to automatically generate g-code.

See also:

1. https://github.com/jed-frey/openscad
2. https://github.com/jed-frey/3D_Prints