Tag: OrcaSlicer
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Complete Guide: Installing OrcaSlicer on MX Linux Using Flatpak
Introduction If you’re a 3D printing enthusiast running MX Linux (Debian-based), you’ve likely encountered the challenge of getting modern slicing software to work smoothly on your system. OrcaSlicer has emerged as one of the most powerful and feature-rich slicing applications available, but installing it on Debian-based distributions like MX Linux can be tricky. In this…
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How I Set Up Klipper + Mainsail + OrcaSlicer on My TwoTrees SP5 V3 for Smooth Filament Color Swaps
Setting up a reliable color‑change workflow on a high-speed CoreXY printer like my TwoTrees SP5 V3, with a V6 clone hotend, was a game-changer. Below I walk you through exactly how I did it — from flashing Klipper, configuring Mainsail, slicing in OrcaSlicer, to doing a safe pause + resume for color changes at the…
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Upgrading a TwoTrees SP-5 to Klipper with Radxa Zero (512MB) & MKS Robin Nano V3.1 — A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Summary: This hands-on guide documents a full-day upgrade of a TwoTrees SP-5 V3 to Klipper using a Radxa Zero 512MB host and an MKS Robin Nano V3.1 high-speed board. It covers the OS image, flashing, pin mapping, macros, input shaping, fan fixes, extruder calibration and final tuning for 350 mm/s operation. This is the exact…
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The Long Road to Perfect Color Changes on My TwoTrees SP-5 V3 3D Printer
After spending days troubleshooting my TwoTrees SP-5 V3 3D printer with the high-speed upgrade kit, I finally achieved smooth, flawless color changes. This journey took me through multiple firmware versions, slicer experiments, and plenty of trial and error. What began as a simple goal—printing multi-color objects using OrcaSlicer—turned into a deep technical dive into Marlin firmware, motion…