Simplyfy 3D Users: We will be working on a video and article for dual workflow. We reccomend using the factory files in Simplyfy3D- > Independent Dual -> factoryFiles
M3ID 2 Color.factory 2 Color/ 2 model prints
M3ID Duplication.factory Single model prints, once printing with each extruder simultaenously
M3ID Left Only.factory Left Extruder only
M3ID Right Only.factory Right Extruder Only
If you would like to manually import the .fff profiles here are some workflows
For two color prints of the same material -File -> Import FFF Profile Pick 'MakerGear M3 ID Base.fff', located in Simplyfy3D- > Independent Dual -> MakerGear M3 ID Base.fff -Import both models into S3D -Align both models in your workspace. Typically the easiest way to do this is to select both models and go to Edit -> Align Selected Model Origins However if your models were created incorrectly you may need to manually adjust the model positions -You can double-click a single model to bring up the Position/Scaling/Rotation sidebar on the right -Select both models in the Models sidebar on the left -You can now use the Position/Scaling/Rotation window to adjust your model NOTE: All models must fit between X positions X25 and X200. -Create a new Process and pick the "MakerGear M3 ID" profile -Select "Both Extruders T0" from the Auto-Configure Extruders Drop Down -Click 'Select Models' and pick the model for T0 -Create a new Process and pick the "MakerGear M3 ID" profile -Select "Both Extruders T1" from the Auto-Configure Extruders Drop Down -Click 'Select Models' and pick the model for T1 -Adjust any settings you need to in your processes -Select both processes and click 'Prepare to print' -Make sure your processes are sliced correctly in the pop-up window that appears, and click 'OK' -Check your G-code preview -Click 'Save Toolpaths to Disk' and save your Gcode to your computer -Upload your Gcode to Your M3ID via Octoprint -Print your Gcode
Misc Notes -The defualt profiles use both Ooze shield and a prime pillar. For faster prints you may wish to disable one or the other.
A Note to Duplication Mode users
To correctly use duplication mode your two hotends must have a correct physical Z-Height. Use the following instructions to check your hot-ends.
-From the Terminal Tab, enter
M503
and click 'Send'
-Now look for a line that looks like
Recv: echo: M218 T1 X252.00 Y0.00 Z-0.08
(It may help you to click 'Autoscroll' to turn off the autoscroll function)
-The value that follows 'Z' must be between -.1 and .1. If the value is
-If the value is outside of this range, you will need to physically reset your hotend positions. This will be addressed in a future version of the plugin.
Other Duplication Mode notes For duplication mode you only need one process, the T0 process. There is a option for Duplication mode in the Extruder Auto drop-down.
Your entire model must fit between X positions X0 and X100.
We recommend that duplication users use a raft to help smooth out any differences in Z-Height.
Simplyfy3D will only show you a preview of the T0 model in the Gcode preview: you will not see the T0 model.