The Qidi Tech 1 is a carbon copy of the Flashforge Creator Pro, so nearly all of the knowledge between the machines overlap. You may see instructions in guides linked here about the Flashforge Creator Pro, simply apply the instructions to the Qidi Tech 1 as described.
Important Note:
This printer is very difficult to print well with and is NOT recommended for beginners.
This printer should be used by experienced users ONLY.
Currently this printer has a warping/curling issue from a lack of cooling that effects the quality of prints, use at your own discretion. (12V cooling fan needs to be replaced with 24V)
If using a non-PLA Material please consult an Officer first.
This printer requires the use of Ultimaker Cura. It has only been tested to work with Cura 4.9.0 & 4.11.0 which can be downloaded from the Ultimaker site here.
After installing Cura follow the steps on this Github page on installing the Qidi profile into Cura. Do not install the X3G plugins that are specified, we want Cura to export G-Code not X3G. Octoprint will handle converting G-Code into X3G that the printer can understand.
On Cura, we will add a non-networked printer under the manufacturer Qidi.
Loading and unloading filament should be done on the printer itself, not OctoPrint.
From the home page on the printer's display follow these steps.
Important Note: Sometimes the OK button sticks, its important to press it gently. To go back, push the left button.
Utilities
and push OKChange Filament
OK
to advance to the next page.The printer will say it has 4 'knobs' to level with on screen, but our printer only has 3.
If the bed and nozzles are clear then the bed is ready to be leveled.
Utilities
and push OKLevel Build Plate
OK
to advance to the next page.If using a non-PLA material, please consult an Officer first.
Almost everything is left default if printing with PLA in both extruders. You may need to enable advanced settings in Cura to see the dual extrusion settings.