I use blender but the process should be similar in other tools. I do it
like this:
1. build my model. Make sure all curves are converted to mesh when
getting set to go to the printer.
2. I select the parts I want in one color, then export those parts to an
STL file - parts1.stl (for example).
3. Then I select the parts I want in the second color and export those
to another STL file. parts2.stl.
NOTE: between steps 2 and 3 I am careful NOT to move anything around -
everything is properly positioned.
4. Open ReplicatorG.
5. Select GCODE -> Merge .stl for DualExstrusion
6. In the resulting dialog, I select my parts1.stl file for the left
extruder (swap the file as desired to match up with your color).
7. I then select parts2.stl for the right extruder.
8. Then I specify where I want the resulting gcode merged gcode file.
9. Click Merge.
This opens TWO gcode dialogs. Only one will be accessible initially.
10. Fill in the details for the first extruder (fill%, # shells, layer
height, filament size, etc.). Then generate that GCode
11. WAIT!! Do not do the second gcode until the first has fully
completed and written out the generated file. The progress bar window
may open behind your main window - regardless watch the console area of
RepG for when the gcode is done.
12. Fill in the details for the second extruder and generate the gcode.
When this process completes, you'll get the gcode for your parts2.stl
file, but you will also get the merged gcode file. The merged file will
be opened for your review.
Treat the merged Gcode the way you would any other gcode file. Export
it to S3G, transfer it to the printer and hit print.
That should do it. Have fun.
Shawn
On 12-07-13 06:53 PM, MJOnline wrote:
> Anyone know how to make the seperate STLs so they could be parts in
> Netfabb? Then they could be aligned somehow in Netfabb so proper sizing
> and alignement could be checked befor ethe 2 stls were created? A
> tutorial on this would be fantastic! Any help from Makerbot would be
> greatly appreciated please.
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