Cura For Makerbots

Tools to use Cura as a primary slicer with Makerbots printers

Makerbots Profile

The file Cura_Makerbot_standard_profile.ini is a standard Cura profile for creating gcode for Makerbot Replicator 2 and 2X Desktop 3D Printers. Open this profile before creating your gcode.

The output gcode will still lack a few tweaks to be compatible with Makerware.

Converter script

Update : This script is no longer needed since Ultimaker/CuraEngine@4f5b366

The script Cura_gcode_converter.sh converts the previously generated gcode to the Makerware format. You can then create an X3G from it in Makerware to print the model.

What is does :

• Replaces M109 with M104 (Temperature setting for the extruder)
• Comments G21 and G90 (Units and positionning)
• Replaces M107 with M127, and M106 with M126 (Filament fan stuff)
• Replaces G28 with a proper G162 (X and Y homing)

Please contribute !

If you're using Cura to slice and a Makerbot to print, do not hesitate to point out problems and pull request modifications to these settings and scripts

Author : Cyril Chapellier / CKAB (2013)

License : MIT. Just don't blame me if your Makerbot explodes ...