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In the video, Mike from Minimal 3DP provides a comprehensive overview of updates and features in the Orca Slicer software, particularly focusing on the progression from Beta to official releases. Key updates in version 2.1 and its subsequent hotfix 2.1.1 include new icons, enhanced navigation, direct model downloads for Windows, improved infill patterns, and better seam performance. Notably, the precise Z height feature dynamically adjusts final layer heights for accurate print dimensions. The presenter tests various settings, such as adaptive cubic and hatch infill patterns, and investigates the 'Don’t Slow Down for Outer Wall' setting. Despite minor printing issues like ghosting and an elephant foot effect, the overall print quality is satisfactory. The video concludes with an invitation for viewer engagement and support offers.
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In this part of the video, Mike from Minimal 3DP discusses the release of Orca Slicer 2.1 and the subsequent update to 2.1.1 to address initial issues. He highlights key new features and bug fixes in the software. Mike explains that Orca Slicer updates typically progress from a Beta release to a Release Candidate before becoming an official release. He notes that the Beta version includes new icons, support for directly downloading models (a Windows-only feature), the ability to change infill directions independently for sparse and solid infills, a new cross-hatch infill pattern, improved seam performance, and adjustments for larger printers and overhangs. In the Release Candidate, adjustments to speed for outer layers and wall speeds are introduced for better consistency, which Mike plans to test further.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explores several updates and features in the Orus Slicer software. Key highlights include:
– Improvements like navigational changes and bug fixes.
– A new feature showing filament flow ratio at the bottom of the screen.
– Enhanced fuzzy skin feature and multiple UI tweaks in the official release.
– A specific hotfix (2.1.1) addressing bug fixes.
– Demonstration of a new feature called “precise Z height,” which dynamically adjusts the final five layers’ height to ensure exact print dimensions.
– A comparison showing that enabling precise Z height only adds minimal extra time to printing.
– Testing a new cross-hatch infill pattern, setting it at 20%, and evaluating how it impacts print time and pattern results.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses different slicing settings for 3D printing to optimize print speed and quality. They compare the adaptive cubic infill pattern, which they prefer for its time efficiency and strength, against a hatch pattern that looks good but increases print time. The speaker then explores the ‘Don’t Slow Down for Outer Wall’ setting in the slicer software. After enabling this setting, they note no change in the estimated print time and decide to test its impact on the print quality. They proceed to print calibration cubes with and without changes in precise Z height and outer wall speed adjustments, intending to compare the results. The initial prints are completed, and the speaker inspects the quality of the calibration cubes.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their experience with 3D printing, noting some issues such as ghosting and a slight elephant foot effect. They express satisfaction with the overall print quality despite these minor issues. The speaker measures two prints, highlighting a small difference in height. They also test print settings, specifically whether to slow down for outer walls, observing fine differences in the print quality. Based on their observations, they decide to keep the setting turned on. The speaker concludes by inviting viewers to ask questions and offering additional support through help sessions.