Category Archives : Duplicator I3 RSS feed for this section

Configuring Matter Control for the Di3

Description MatterControl is a free, Open Source software package that lets you organize and manage your 3D prints. It’s designed to help you get the most out of your 3D printer – making i...

Duplicator i3 FAQ’s

This page contains a lot of the common questions and answers related to the Di3 printer. If you have a question would like answered or have information that you would like to add to the Faq page, us...

Printer Board (Melzi) Info

Board Info The Wanhao Duplicator I3 printer uses the Melzi printer board in the controller box (seeReprap Melzi Wiki).  For settings required when compiling new firmware from source click here. The ...

Octoprint on Raspberry Pi

Description Octoprint is software that runs on a Raspberry Pi allowing you to print, monitor the status of your print, and control your printer over a network connection using a web browser. See theÂ...

Computer Software

The following information is provide to help you get started with your chosen slicer or control applications.  Please consider these as only starting points.  You will probably need to make changes ...

Configuring Repetier Host for the Di3

Description Repetier Host is a software program for controlling the printer, slicing STL files (using either Cura or Slic3r) and printing gcode files. Repetier Host can also be used to edit the EEPROM...

Converting the Duplicator I3 Melzi controller board to a RADDS controller

This modification applies to all versions of the Duplicator i3 and is for the serious modder and tinkerer. Performing this mod will most likely void your warranty.  Proceed at your own risk. Descr...

Bearing Block Mod

This modification applies to all versions of the Duplicator i3. Performing this mod may void your warranty.  Proceed at your own risk. Description The Duplicator i3’s design causes te top loo...

Z-Axis Squaring

Description When first unboxing the printer, it is very likely the Z axis has gotten out of alignment.   This will result in the X-axis being out of square with the printer – one side will be m...

X-Axis Rod and Carriage Adjustment “Blueprinting”

Description Very often, the X axis rods come loose during shipping.  This can create problems with layer alignment as the rods slide back and forth during printing. This process is called “Blu...