Today I upgraded the Repetier-Host software to the lastest version on the right computer in the FabLab. I configured the Polar 3D printer’s slicer to use Cura as the default.
Try it out and if you have any issues, please let me know. Also, the Slic3r settings are the same so as a fall back, you can use it.
Cura should slice significantly faster and the supports are a little easier to deal with. Though I did tune the Slic3r support settings as well. For those interested in tweaking their own setting files, you can set it to 4mm spacing (both pattern and interface) at 45 degrees with two interface layers. This will leave the supports very thin. You can also reduce the extrusion rate for supports to 85% to make it even easier to remove.
Bill