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  1. Download the new v5.2.1 of Makertech Cura for windows here. Run through the install and setup wizards. If you have an earlier version of Makertech Cura installed, delete it from your programme folder before installing the new one.
    • Download the new v5.2.1 of Makertech Cura for windows here.

    • Run through the install and setup wizards.

    • If you have an earlier version of Makertech Cura installed, delete it from your programme folder before installing the new one.

  2. If you are running Mac OS or Linux the 3.5 profiles will be made available in the next release of the official Ultimaker Cura. In the mean time you can adjust the start and end g-codes of your v3 profile so that it works with the v3.5. ;-----Proforge 3.5 Start G-code---- M190 S{material_bed_temperature_layer_0} ;wait for bed temp G28 ;Home Z_TILT_ADJUST G1 F8000 X10 Y3 ;Move hotend to bottom left corner G1 Z{layer_height_0} ;Set to first layer height M82 ;absolute extrusion mode G92 E0 ;Zero Extruder  G1 F1500 X290 E16 ;Prime Hotend ; ----Proforge 3.5 Start G-code-----
    • If you are running Mac OS or Linux the 3.5 profiles will be made available in the next release of the official Ultimaker Cura.

    • In the mean time you can adjust the start and end g-codes of your v3 profile so that it works with the v3.5.

    • ;-----Proforge 3.5 Start G-code---- M190 S{material_bed_temperature_layer_0} ;wait for bed temp G28 ;Home Z_TILT_ADJUST G1 F8000 X10 Y3 ;Move hotend to bottom left corner G1 Z{layer_height_0} ;Set to first layer height M82 ;absolute extrusion mode G92 E0 ;Zero Extruder G1 F1500 X290 E16 ;Prime Hotend ; ----Proforge 3.5 Start G-code-----

    • The end g-code is simply END_PRINT

  3. In order to upload print files directly to your printer you will need to download and install the Moonraker Connection plug-in.
    • In order to upload print files directly to your printer you will need to download and install the Moonraker Connection plug-in.

  4. Click on the printer drop down. Go to Manage printers. Click on Connect Moonraker Under the Connection tab, set the Address (URL) field to: http://mainsail.local
    • Click on the printer drop down. Go to Manage printers.

    • Click on Connect Moonraker

    • Under the Connection tab, set the Address (URL) field to: http://mainsail.local

    • Under the Upload tab set the Format to UFP with Thumbnail

  5. After slicing a model, click the arrow to show the upload to Proforge 3.5 button. Click it to begin the upload. Upon a successful upload you should get this message.
    • After slicing a model, click the arrow to show the upload to Proforge 3.5 button. Click it to begin the upload.

    • Upon a successful upload you should get this message.

  6. In your browser at mainsail.local the gcode file should appear and be ready for printing.
    • In your browser at mainsail.local the gcode file should appear and be ready for printing.

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