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  1. Wesley Knapp

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    Well I did it. Bought Simplify3D. Loaded it up configured and I can't get it to print anything going on 8 hours now.

    Biggest problem is z offset. It appears that the start gcode script entry for setting z-off is being ignored. I'm so lost and frustrated right now.

    Anyone have a good S3D profile for the R1+?

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    Wesley,
    There are a bunch of .fff posted from both mark and I through the forum. I believe some are in software.

    Make sure your start up scripts are set right

    G28 ; home all axis
    M565 Z -1.0; z offset -1.0 is default adjust as needed
    G29 ; autolevel dance
     
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    Like @Geof said that is all you need. Set it in the process startup script. Do NOT set any global offset anywhere else.
    That order is very important:

    G28 ; home all axis
    M565 Z-1.0; z offset -1.0 is default adjust as needed
    G29 ; autolevel dance


    The M565 has to be before the G29 and the G29 has to be AFTER the last G29.
     
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    The workflow for S3D is more akin to the workflow we use on our CNC than a printer so it can take some adjustment. Also make sure you are on the latest version and NOT 4.0.x (at least 4.1.x)
     
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    Oh ! Hook up over usb and clear eeprom. I remember matter control (long ago) stored junk in eeprom and it jacked with me for a long time. Clear it out. Set the z offset. The default profile should be a good start then tune to your preference/materials
     
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    I always forget that too. I never use the EEPROM to store stuff for the printer, if I do I might very well forget about it ;)
     
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    How is this clearing done?

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    Got it!

    Got eeprom cleared and z properly set and it's printing perfectly right now.

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    Sorry didnt catch this in time to help but glad you got her rolling
     
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    Thanks to the good people here!

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