Allowed Filament

PLA, PETG, TPU, if you enable the air filter ASA & ABS

For Carbon fiber infused, Glow in the dark, Wood filled, other abrasive types of material, please check with staff to ensure there is a hardened steel nozzle installed

<aside> ⚠️ If you use anything other than PLA please use cleaner filament after you unload your filament

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How to Use

  1. Download Orca Slicer app.

    https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/releases/

  2. Download and import the following configuration files. (Sign up and into notion if you are having trouble downloading the below file)

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RatRig500 0.4 Nozzle.orca_printer 2.zip

  1. Import your .stl files, slice, and export g-code

  2. Load your filament.

  3. Access the printer at http://ratrig500.local or http://vc4-500.local

  4. Upload your g-code and print.

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First Layer Tips

It is very important to watch the first layer on this machine very closely. You will need to adjust your Z-Offset most prints. Here are some tips:

Ratrig500 First Layer Tips