M3 Profiles for Simplify3D

Official Repository of Simplify3D profiles for the MakerGear M3 3D Printer. We're adding new materials continuously so check back frequently.

Installation Video

View the installation video on MakerGear M3 Profile Installation Video on YouTube.

Profile Description

Abbreviation	Description
M3ID 2 Color.factory	Great for 2-Color Printing - both extruders use the same mat'l type, but different colors
M3ID Duplication.factory	Print two copies of the same object at once
M3ID Left Only.factory	Use only the Left Extruder - Tool 0 (T0)
M3ID Right Only.factory	User only the Right Extruder - Tool 1 (T1)

Pick the Correct Profile for Your Printer Model and Revision

M3 Model	M3 Revision	Profile Folder
M3-SE	Rev-0 (No Probe)	Simplify3D / Single Extruder
M3-ID	Rev-0 (No Probe)	Simplify3D / Independent Dual - Rev 0
M3-ID	Rev-1 (Probe)	Simplify3D / Independent Dual - Rev 1

Two-Color Printing Instructions (Same Material Type)

1. Manually import the FFF profiles into Simplify3D (if you have not already done so):
   • File -> Import FFF Profile
   • Pick MakerGear M3 ID Base.fff, located in Simplify3D- > Independent Dual -> MakerGear M3 ID Base.fff
2. Import both of your STL models into Simplify3D
3. Align both models in your workspace. Typically the easiest way to do this is to select both models and go to:
   • Edit -> Align Selected Model Origins
   • However if your models were created incorrectly you may need to manually adjust the model positions
   • Note: You can double-click a single model to bring up the Position/Scaling/Rotation sidebar on the right
4. Select both models in the Models sidebar on the left
5. You can now use the Position/Scaling/Rotation window to adjust your model
   • Note: All models must fit between X positions X25 and X200.
6. Create a new Process and pick the "MakerGear M3 ID" profile
7. Select "Both Extruders T0" from the Auto-Configure Extruders Drop Down
8. Click 'Select Models' and pick the model for T0
9. Create a new Process and pick the "MakerGear M3 ID" profile
10. Select "Both Extruders T1" from the Auto-Configure Extruders Drop Down
11. Click 'Select Models' and pick the model for T1
12. Adjust any settings you need to in your processes
13. Select both processes and click 'Prepare to print'
14. Make sure your processes are sliced correctly in the pop-up window that appears, and click 'OK'
15. Check your G-code preview
16. Click 'Save Toolpaths to Disk' and save your Gcode to your computer
17. Upload your Gcode to Your M3ID via OctoPrint
18. Print your Gcode

Note: The default profiles for two-color printing use both ooze shield and a prime pillar. For faster prints you may wish to disable one or the other.

Duplication Mode Instructions

In order to correctly use duplication mode, your two hot-ends must have the correct physical Z-Height. Use the following instructions to check your hot-ends.

1. From the Terminal Tab, enter M503 and click Send

2. Now look for a line that looks like

   Recv: echo: M218 T1 X252.00 Y0.00 Z-0.08

   (It may help you to click 'Autoscroll' to turn off the autoscroll function)

3. The value that follows Z must be between -.1 and .1.

4. If the value is outside of this range, you will need to physically reset your hot-end positions. This will be addressed in a future version of the plugin.

Additional Duplication Mode Notes

• For duplication mode you only need one process, the T0 process. There is a option for Duplication mode in the Extruder Auto drop-down.
• Your entire model must fit between X positions X0 and X100.
• We recommend using a raft to help smooth out any differences in Z-Height.
• Simplify3D will only show you a preview of the T0 model in the Gcode preview - you will not see the T0 model.

Updated Starting Scripts

The latest version of our M3 profiles, for PLA and ABS, have updated starting scripts. When a print is started, the bed will heat and the probe will check the bed before the hotends start to heat up. This will keep the nozzle from inadvertently depositing filament on the build surface prior to the print starting.