The latest version of Ultimaker Cura is 4.0 on Mac Informer. It is a perfect match for 3D Modeling in the Design & Photo category. The app is developed by Ultimaker B.V.
Cura (Windows, MAC, Linux) Builder Original Only
Cura is an open source software which makes it compatible with every 3D printer. Besides the fact that Cura is open source, it’s a free software. Everyone is able to use the Cura as the software is pretty basic and easy to use. If needed, there are plugins to expand the software with some extra options.
Builder Premium
Would you like to use Cura with your Builder Premium Small, Medium or Large? Please downloadCura 3.2 (64 bit). The Builder Premium series are integrated in Cura.
Builder Original
Would you like to use Cura with your Builder Original. Please follow the following steps:
- Download Cura software and select Cura 3.2 (64 bit)
- After installing Cura, select Custom machine and enter the sizes of your Builder
- Download the INI-files for your Builder 3D printer
- Load the INI-files in Cura by using the option “open profile”
- Enter the number of extruders in the “Machine settings” menu
- Reopen this menu and set the extruders offset (X-Y) values to zero.
- For more information about Cura, check the manual.
Download the INI-files:
Simplify 3D (Builder Extreme)
Cura 3d
Simplify 3D is slicing software which goes deeper into 3D printing than other slicing software. With Simplify 3D, you can optimize many settings to increase your print quality. If you would like to use Simplify 3D you need to purchase a license for the software on www.simplify3D.com.
Cura For Mach3 Cnc
Would you like to use Simplify 3D along with your Builder Premium? Please download the FFF profile here and upload this in Simplify 3D. The FFF profile provides you with all the settings you need when printing dual objects.
Download profile:
Extreme profiles:
If you have problem with getting the right result, the Simplify3D troubleshooting guide can help you.
Software update Builder Premium
Would you like to keep your Builder Premium up to date? Download the latest software update here and follow the 9 steps to install the software correctly.
Connect to PC
When connecting the Builder 3D printer to the PC. Windows requires a driver. Only for the Builder and Big Builder Dual-Feed.
The Youtube video is definitely helpful.The printer settings are pretty straightforward, but the Profile settings give you enough options to get you in trouble if you don't know where to start. Here's what I've been using with Cura 2.4/2.5 when printing with some PLA that I bought from Monoprice when I got the printer:
Cura 3d For Mac
Start with 'Normal Quality' profile defaults
Quality Settings:
-Layer Height: 0.2 mm
-Initial Layer Height: 0.3 mm
-Top/Bottom Line Width: 0.4 mm
Cura For Mac
Material Settings:
Printing Temperature: 210 C
Build Plate Temp: 60 C
Build Plate Temp Inital Layer: 60 C
Retraction Distance: 2 mm
Speed Settings:
Print Speed: 40 mm/s
Travel Speed 90 mm/s
Cura For Mac 10.6.8
For the speed setting, I've used 50 mm/s before, but the quality degrades a little bit and I get some random blobs here and there. The quality at 40 mm/s looks better to me, but depending on what you're printing you might not care. I initially tried 215 for the printer temp, but that seemed to be too drippy. I've noticed if the nozzle isn't good and clean when you start the print, it can tend to drag the drip across the print and then start to make a big mess.
I've also noticed that every 3-4 prints I need to fiddle with the bed leveling to get the nozzle at the right distance from the bed. This might have to do with the tension springs shifting laterally during the printing process. I'm going to print up some of those spring cups after I've finished printing up the Z brace bits later today.
I haven't tried ABS yet, but I'm also working on the Ikea Lack table enclosure that everyone seems to use.
Let us know if you find some settings that work well for you!