Generate G-code with Cura

1. Click here to download Cura software.

2. Download Cura configuration files and testing models on our Download Center.

​Cura Profile for Rotrics DexArm​

3. Open Cura, add printer into the software according to the following instructions:

It's required to add new printer when you open Cura for the first time. After adding, please jump to step 4 for generating G-code.

A. Click Machine and add a printer.

Machine -> Add printer -> Add a non-networked printer -> Custom -> Custom FFF printer

B. Change Printer name intoRotrics V1.0 , clickAdd to add a new printer.

C. Set the printer settings and extruder parameters:

• X(Width) - 150 mm *this is the width of Rotrics plate. For other plate, please use related width.

• Y(Depth) - 150 mm *this is the length of Rotrics plate. For other plate, please use related length.

• Z(Height) - 270 mm

• Origin at center - Yes

• G-code flavor - Marlin

• X min - 0

• Y min - 0

• X max - 0

• Y max - 0

• Start G-code, set the module as 3D printing module, set the filament position as 0 and motion mode as straight-line mode

;Start G-code
M888 P3
G92 E0 
M2000 

• End G-code, stop the cooling fan and stop heating the nozzle and lift up the nozzle after print is finished.

;End G-code
M106 S0
M104 S0
G91 
G0 Z20
G90

• Set extruder and filament parameters:

• Nozzle Size - 0.4 mm

• Compatible material diameter - 1.75 mm

D. Click Nextto complete printer setting

4. Click Rotrics V1.0 -> Manage printers -> Profiles -> Import to import the recommended Rotrics printing configuration files.

You can also customize the printing parameters according to different filaments: layer height, fill density, printing temperature, print speed.

5. Upload your 3D model into workspace.

You can get 3D models from these methods:

• Use 3D design software, like Fusion 360, Solidworks.

• Use 3D scanner.

• Through 3D model sharing website like Thingiverse.

6. Adjust 3D model size, orientation with the left control section.

7. Click Slice and then Save to File , save the G-code to your computer.