#Makerbot Replicator 2X

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celest onyx
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[ancient printer with 2 nozzles for extrusion]

the left nozzle works fine, the right one is acting weird... the filament i was using yesturday it was fine on, but I ran out of that one and so i have to use my back out filament that i think is slipping on the right extruder... the motors are turning but the fillament isnt going in to the extruder and isnt extruding... it works on the left one tho

now im also having a problem software, since i havent been able to set up any slicers for this other than makerware... which sucks and only lets met print using right nozzle with left as raft/support only...

I would like to use cura but i cant seem to get it set up or get my printer to show up on the software [i have a profile that should work but i cant test it bc printer cant be found in cura monitor mode... and yes i checked device menu and my laptop does recognize the printer]

also my printer does not a have usb slot to insert code and i have tried sending pre sliced files via SD card even one reformatted to under 2 GB and none of that works... im pretty sure the SD card slot is dead on the printer so I can really only print while connected to laptop

buying more fillament is a temporary fix, but I would rather get the more perma fix + bonus features of cura so plz help me set up cura

nova marlinBOT
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AI Help

It seems like you have a couple of issues with your 3D printer and software. Let's address them one by one.

Firstly, regarding the issue with the right extruder not working properly, it seems like the problem could be with the filament slipping. Check if the extruder gear is clean and has a good grip on the filament. You can try tightening the tension screws on the extruder to increase the grip. Also, make sure the filament is not tangled or obstructed in any way.

Next, for using Cura as your slicer software, ensure that you have downloaded and installed the correct version of Cura for your printer. Once installed, go to the printer settings in Cura and verify that you have selected the right printer profile. If your printer is not being detected by Cura, try updating the USB drivers on your computer or using a different USB cable.

As for the issue with the SD card slot, if it's not working, printing directly from a laptop is an alternative option. Ensure that your printer is con...

WARNING: This response is AI generated and may contain errors.
celest onyx
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how do i find the correct version of cura? my printer was released before cura even existed...
i only have cura 5.2.2

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also my usb drivers are upto date and usb cable works, since the laptop recognizes the printer and makerbot software does detect and print with it... just not cura

steep python
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Try connecting with pronterface. Just slice in cura and send it via pronterface.

celest onyx
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ok let me try that

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bruh

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um....ya it doesnt work...

steep python
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Its safe....

steep python
steep python
celest onyx
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No sorry, bc holidays i cant spend the entire day working on my stuff and had to spend time with family