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OrcaSlicer vs Cura — Which slicer should you use in 2025? (Practical comparison & setup tips)
Short answer: Both OrcaSlicer and Ultimaker Cura are excellent slicers. Choose OrcaSlicer if you want fast, modern controls and active feature development. Choose Cura if you want maximum compatibility and simple, stable profiles. Overview This article compares OrcaSlicer and Cura across features, speed, calibration tools, hardware support, and real-world workflow. It includes practical recommendations for both beginners and advanced 3D…
How I Set Up Klipper + Mainsail + OrcaSlicer on My TwoTrees SP5 V3 for Smooth Filament Color Swaps
Setting up a reliable color‑change workflow on a high-speed CoreXY printer like my TwoTrees SP5 V3, with a V6 clone hotend, was a game-changer. Below I walk you through exactly how I did it — from flashing Klipper, configuring Mainsail, slicing in OrcaSlicer, to doing a safe pause + resume for color changes at the…
Rough Filament Estimate — “Turns per Meter” Method
This method gives only a rough estimate, but it’s fast and requires no scale, no measurements, and no math beyond simple division.
Filament Spool Calculator
This calculator provides an estimate only. Always allow extra filament for prints.
Upgrading a TwoTrees SP-5 to Klipper with Radxa Zero (512MB) & MKS Robin Nano V3.1 — A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Summary: This hands-on guide documents a full-day upgrade of a TwoTrees SP-5 V3 to Klipper using a Radxa Zero 512MB host and an MKS Robin Nano V3.1 high-speed board. It covers the OS image, flashing, pin mapping, macros, input shaping, fan fixes, extruder calibration and final tuning for 350 mm/s operation. This is the exact…
Color Change Breakthrough: TwoTrees SP-5 V3 + Marlin 2.1 + OrcaSlicer
After days of trial, firmware tweaks, and testing, my TwoTrees SP-5 V3 finally performs clean, perfect color changes — all thanks to Marlin 2.1 Bugfix and OrcaSlicer. Here’s how I got it right. The Struggle If you’ve ever tried to print multi-color projects on a TwoTrees SP-5 V3, you’ll know how unpredictable filament changes can be.…
The Long Road to Perfect Color Changes on My TwoTrees SP-5 V3 3D Printer
After spending days troubleshooting my TwoTrees SP-5 V3 3D printer with the high-speed upgrade kit, I finally achieved smooth, flawless color changes. This journey took me through multiple firmware versions, slicer experiments, and plenty of trial and error. What began as a simple goal—printing multi-color objects using OrcaSlicer—turned into a deep technical dive into Marlin firmware, motion…
Upgrading My Creality Falcon Pro 10W with the SCULPFUN Engraving Area Expansion Kit
As someone who regularly works with CNC and laser machines, I’m always looking for ways to expand my equipment’s capabilities. Recently, I wanted to work on larger projects with my Creality Falcon Pro 10W, but the standard engraving area limited what I could do. After researching solutions, I chose the SCULPFUN S9 engraving area expansion…
Welcome to the CNC & Laser Control Series
If you’re a hobbyist, maker, or small workshop owner, you know the frustration of outdated controllers, messy USB cables, and firmware limitations. This series of guides on CraftConnectSA walks you through modernizing your machines with MKS DLC32 boards, FluidNC firmware, and wireless workflows. From your CNC 3018 router to the Creality Falcon Pro 10W laser,…
LightBurn Wi-Fi Workflow with MKS DLC32 and FluidNC on the Creality Falcon Pro 10W Laser
Introduction: True Wireless Laser Control After replacing the original Creality controller with the MKS DLC32, your laser engraver is now powered by FluidNC, a modern ESP32-based firmware that allows web-based setup and Wi-Fi control. The final step is to connect LightBurn — the most popular laser design and control software — directly to your machine…
