Printing in Dual colors....

[LePaul]

I know there are a few models out there, where you use Cura to merge them....but how about other models?

What's the magic in transforming a model into being made for dual colors?

[GrueMaster]

My understanding is that you need to use a .obj file that has the part colors set. This is usually lost in .stl files.

But, since I only have mono filament capabilities at this time, I could be wrong.

[nallath]

Cura 2.6 will also have a feature to convert any model into a dual color model.

You don't need OBJ files for dual extrusion.

[LePaul]

Wow, really?? When is THAT beta??

[drayson]

wow... @nallath, pls. keep us in the line!

[GrueMaster]

WOOT!!

[nallath]

It pretty much works the same as infill meshes. So the intersection of a dual mesh with the to be printed object can be printed with a different extruder.

The beta will be soonish (few weeks max)

[GrueMaster]

Any chance of adding the pronterface controls back any time soon????

I haven't had time to deepdive into the code yet (copious spare time and all).

[nallath]

Any chance of adding the pronterface controls back any time soon????

I haven't had time to deepdive into the code yet (copious spare time and all).

FieldOfView is working on that. Not sure when it will be done though.

[drayson]

It pretty much works the same as infill meshes. So the intersection of a dual mesh with the to be printed object can be printed with a different extruder.

The beta will be soonish (few weeks max)

... damn... seems I´m too stupid to understand the use of "meshes" in cura... is there any idiot's guide available for it?

[LePaul]

Yes, second that....a user guide for the most recent version(s) of Cura is sorely overdue

(I'm big into documentation)

[nallath]

... damn... seems I´m too stupid to understand the use of "meshes" in cura... is there any idiot's guide available for it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUwf79wySUY

Saw this one yet?

[nallath]

Yes, second that....a user guide for the most recent version(s) of Cura is sorely overdue

(I'm big into documentation)

You mean like the online manual? https://ultimaker.com/en/resources/manuals/software

[drayson]

... damn... seems I´m too stupid to understand the use of "meshes" in cura... is there any idiot's guide available for it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUwf79wySUY

Saw this one yet?

No, THANKS - that's exactly what I'm looking fore - plain, simple to understand - right for me

[drayson]

Oh man... played around with that functionalities the first time - LOVE it...
You cant imagine how I feel not found this earlier. thanks again for assistance in understanding the meshes