This solution article will explain how to set-up the printer as a 'Custom FFF printer' in Cura. Cura is a free slicer that can be used on your computer. This tutorial is compatible with Cura 4.5 and possible newer. 


Step 1: Download Cura Download link

Step 2: Add a printer and choose "Custom" and then "Custom FFF printer"

Step 3: Depending on Creatr or Creatr XL please fill in the parameters listed below.





Leapfrog Creatr


Printer

X (Width): 230mm

Y (Depth): 260mm

Z (Height): 200mm

Build plate shape: Rectangular

Origin at center: Disabled

Heated bed: Enabled

Heated build volume: Disabled

G-code flavor: Marlin


Printhead Settings

X min: -66mm

Y min: -52mm

X max: 66mm

Y max: 90mm

Gantry Height: 2mm

Number of Extruders: 1 or 2 (dual)
Shared Heater: Disabled


Start G-code

G28 ;Home

G1 Z15.0 F6000 ;Move the platform down 15mm

;Prime the extruder

G92 E0

G1 F200 E3

G92 E0


End G-code

M104 S0

M140 S0

;Retract the filament

G92 E1

G1 E-1 F300

G28 X0 Y0

M84


Extruder 1

Nozzle size: 0.35mm (standard)

Compatible material diameter: 1.75mm

Nozzle offset X: -33mm

Nozzle offset Y: 0mm

Cooling Fan Number: 0


Extruder 2

Nozzle size: 0.35mm  (standard)

Compatible material diameter: 1.75mm

Nozzle offset X: 0mm

Nozzle offset Y: 0mm

Cooling Fan Number: 0







Leapfrog Creatr XL


Printer

X (Width): 230mm

Y (Depth): 260mm

Z (Height): 600mm

Build plate shape: Rectangular

Origin at center: Disabled

Heated bed: Enabled

Heated build volume: Disabled

G-code flavor: Marlin


Printhead Settings

X min: -66mm

Y min: -52mm

X max: 66mm

Y max: 90mm

Gantry Height: 2mm

Number of Extruders: 1 or 2 (dual)
Shared Heater: Disabled


Start G-code

G28 ;Home

G1 Z15.0 F6000 ;Move the platform down 15mm

;Prime the extruder

G92 E0

G1 F200 E3

G92 E0


End G-code

M104 S0

M140 S0

;Retract the filament

G92 E1

G1 E-1 F300

G28 X0 Y0

M84


Extruder 1

Nozzle size: 0.35mm (standard)

Compatible material diameter: 1.75mm

Nozzle offset X: -33mm

Nozzle offset Y: 0mm

Cooling Fan Number: 0


Extruder 2

Nozzle size: 0.35mm  (standard)

Compatible material diameter: 1.75mm

Nozzle offset X: 0mm

Nozzle offset Y: 0mm

Cooling Fan Number: 0