Does the IdeaFormer Giant 3D printer work with SimplyPrint, OctoPrint, Mainsail and Fluidd?
Each way of connecting it, what it needs, and how to set it up.
Doesn't ship with Klipper: it runs Klipper after you install it in place of its own firmware, a modification
What works with SimplyPrint
Connected through OctoPrint, SimplyPrint supports everything the IdeaFormer Giant lets other software do: the camera and AI failure detection, remote printing, temperature and movement control and AutoPrint. 3 features depend on how it's set up: the table says what each needs.
Every SimplyPrint feature, for each way of connecting it to SimplyPrint
Connected to SimplyPrint through
SimplyPrint feature
OctoPrint
Compatible
Monitoring
Live status and progress
Yes
Webcam
Yes1
AI failure detection
Yes1
Time left
Yes
Layer progress
Yes
Temperatures
Yes
Printing
Starting a print
Yes
Pause, resume and cancel
Yes
Skip objects
Depends2
Files
Print binary G-code (.bgcode)
Depends3
Printer control
Change temperatures
Yes
Moving with the controls
Yes
Homing
Yes
Extrude and retract
Yes
Change print speed
Yes
Fan speed
Yes
Baby stepping
Yes
Send G-code
Yes
Calibration
Change filament
Yes
Bed leveling
Yes
Z-Offset Calibration
Yes
Automation
AutoPrint
Pro
Yes
Download the file before the print starts
Depends4
Connected to SimplyPrint through OctoPrint
Compatible
Monitoring
Live status and progressYes
WebcamYes1
AI failure detectionYes1
Time leftYes
Layer progressYes
TemperaturesYes
Printing
Starting a printYes
Pause, resume and cancelYes
Skip objectsDepends2
Files
Print binary G-code (.bgcode)Depends3
Printer control
Change temperaturesYes
Moving with the controlsYes
HomingYes
Extrude and retractYes
Change print speedYes
Fan speedYes
Baby steppingYes
Send G-codeYes
Calibration
Change filamentYes
Bed levelingYes
Z-Offset CalibrationYes
Automation
AutoPrint ProYes
Download the file before the print startsDepends4
Works
Depends
Not supported
Needs a camera
Requires the OctoPrint plugin Cancel Objects
Requires the OctoPrint plugin BGCode
Requires version 4.2.0 or newer of the SimplyPrint plugin
What slicer to use for the IdeaFormer Giant
None of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud has a ready-made profile for the IdeaFormer Giant, but it takes standard G-code: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.
We only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the IdeaFormer Giant.
Cloud-Based Slicer for IdeaFormer Giant
All supported slicers - directly in your browser with SimplyPrint's online cloud slicer. No installation required. Slice your IdeaFormer Giant models from any device, anywhere in the world!
Automatic Profile Updates: Profiles are automatically checked and fetched from the slicer GitHub repositories every day, as well as from our own open-source community-driven slicer profile database. This ensures you always have access to the latest profiles.
Note: Other slicers, such as Simplify3D, ideaMaker, SuperSlicer and KISSlicer, aren't in our cloud, so we don't track their profiles. They may still work well with your IdeaFormer Giant: check the slicer's own documentation or forums for a profile. You can also contribute profiles to our open-source slicer profile database on GitHub.
The app for the IdeaFormer Giant
SimplyPrint works as the IdeaFormer Giant's app: on your phone and in any browser, with a slicer in the cloud.
There's no plate swapper or auto-ejection kit for the IdeaFormer Giant in SimplyPrint yet, but AutoPrint can still keep it printing: once the plate is clear, it starts the next job from your queue.
Ways to automate it
Your own ejection G-codeWrite the routine that clears your plate, and AutoPrint runs it after every print.
IdeaFormer Giant specifications: bed size, print height and more
Its size, temperatures, multi-material and how it connects, from the maker and our own research.
Size
Build volume
400 x 400 x 450 mm
Bed type
Square
Bed size
400 x 400 mm
Max print height
450 mm
Printing
Max extruder temperature
260 °C
Has heated bed
Yes
Max bed temperature
100 °C
Number of nozzles
1
Direct drive
No
Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling
No
Filament width
1.75 mm
Connecting
Supports serial printing
Yes
Shipped firmware
Marlin
Files and slicing
Supported file formats
G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)
The printer
Printer manufacturer / brand
IdeaFormer
Printer model name
Giant
Made by a company from
China
Disclaimer:
We strive to keep this information as current and accurate as possible, but cannot guarantee its completeness or reliability. Our data is based on user submissions and manufacturer references.
What filament can the IdeaFormer Giant print?
Filament compatibility for the IdeaFormer Giant: the materials it can handle, judged from its hotend, bed, chamber and enclosure.
Filament
Suitability
Notes
PLA
Great
The easiest filament to print. Works on almost any printer; a heated bed helps adhesion but is not required.
PETG
Great
Comfortably in range (PETG likes a ~230-250C hotend and a ~70-85C bed).
TPU & flexibles
With care
Possible, but a Bowden extruder makes flexibles harder - print slowly and prefer firmer (higher-shore) TPU.
ABS & ASA
With care
The bed is hot enough, but ABS and ASA warp without an enclosure, which is strongly recommended for clean prints.
Nylon (PA)
With care
Possible with care - an enclosure and very dry filament are essential.
Polycarbonate (PC)
Not ideal
Not recommended - PC needs very high hotend temps and an enclosed chamber.
Carbon-fiber & glass-filled
With care
Possible if you fit a hardened or wear-resistant nozzle - the abrasive fibers quickly wear a stock brass nozzle.
Tip: this is a general guide from the printer's specs - always check your filament's recommended settings. With SimplyPrint you can save a profile for each spool and track exactly what filament you have in stock.
Best filament for the IdeaFormer Giant
Filaments the IdeaFormer Giant prints well, IdeaFormer's own first, then the best known.
Compare the IdeaFormer Giant with similar printers
Printers from the same maker, of a similar size, printing the same engineering materials or multi-material like it, that you can buy today. Compare up to four side by side, with their specs and how each connects.
Who makes the IdeaFormer Giant, and how open IdeaFormer leaves you: whether its printers run without its cloud, take any filament and slicer, and can be repaired. Each area is rated from public sources.
Openness: Mostly open (3.6 of 5)
Mostly open
Walled gardenOpen
IdeaFormer is a Chinese company in Zhuhai, founded in 2017 as a maker of 3D printer accessories, that has built belt printers since 2020. Its IR3 V2 prints onto an endless metal conveyor belt, so parts can be longer than the machine and batches run without anyone clearing the bed; it runs Klipper. It suits makers and small shops with long parts or repeat runs.
Founded:
2017 ·
Headquarters:
Zhuhai, Guangdong, China ·
Website:www.ideaformer-3d.com
Klipper with a local web interface, OrcaSlicer support and a full parts list; the firmware comes as images rather than source, and documentation is thin.
Firmware and custom firmware ●●●●●
The IR3 V2 runs Klipper, and IdeaFormer publishes full system images and USB update files (latest dated 30 September 2026), but we found no source repository.
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Local control and integrations ●●●●●
The IR3 V2 runs Klipper and prints from a USB drive, the local network or the internet, with remote control and a camera from a phone or computer; IdeaFormer mentions no cloud service or account. Its pages do not name the web interface or say whether a documented API such as Moonraker is open to other software, so that part is unconfirmed.
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Third-party filament, slicers and parts ●●●●●
Any filament; OrcaSlicer ships an IR3 V2 profile next to IdeaFormer's own OrcaSlicer-based slicer, and IdeaFormer sells brass and hardened steel nozzles from 0.4 to 1.0 mm. The belt, rollers and print head are IR3-specific parts.
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Repairs and spare parts ●●●●●
IdeaFormer sells about 30 IR3 V2 parts, including the belt, mainboard, motors, rollers, sensors, camera and print head boards. It publishes no CAD files.
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Community and documentation ●●●●●
IdeaFormer's wiki says it is still under construction; there is a forum and an IR3 Facebook user group, and no public source code.
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Pros
Prints parts longer than the machine and runs batches without anyone clearing the bed.
Klipper with the Fluidd web interface on your own network.
Full spare-parts list, from the belt to the mainboard.
Still getting firmware and slicer updates in 2026.
Cons
Belt printing needs its own slicing approach, and IdeaFormer's latest slicer release is an alpha.
No published firmware source, only system images.
Thin documentation: IdeaFormer's wiki says it is still under construction.
Track record
September 30, 2026: IdeaFormer posted new IR3 V2 system images, USB update files and an alpha slicer release (v2.1.4-alpha).
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2020: IdeaFormer moved from accessories to complete printers with its first IR3 belt printer.
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Researched from 7 sources, last checked October 18, 2026. Show sources
Is the IdeaFormer Giant compatible with SimplyPrint?
Yes. You can connect the IdeaFormer Giant to SimplyPrint via OctoPrint, then slice, queue, start and monitor prints from your browser or the mobile app.
How do I connect the IdeaFormer Giant to SimplyPrint?
Follow our step-by-step setup guide for the IdeaFormer Giant. It shows how to connect it via OctoPrint, what you need for each, and which to pick.
What slicer should I use for the IdeaFormer Giant?
Cura, PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer all work with the IdeaFormer Giant, and you can run any of them in SimplyPrint's online browser slicer - no install needed, on any device.
Can I use OrcaSlicer with the IdeaFormer Giant?
Yes, but OrcaSlicer has no built-in profile for the IdeaFormer Giant that we know of: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.
What filament can the IdeaFormer Giant print?
Based on its specs (hotend up to 260C, heated bed up to 100C), the IdeaFormer Giant handles PLA or PETG well. See the full filament guide above for ABS, nylon, PC and composites.
Does the IdeaFormer Giant work with OctoPrint or Klipper?
The IdeaFormer Giant works with OctoPrint, and SimplyPrint connects to it through them - so you get cloud access, a queue and camera monitoring on top.
What is the IdeaFormer Giant's bed size and build volume?
The IdeaFormer Giant has a 400 x 400 mm print bed and prints up to 450 mm tall, a build volume of about 400 x 400 x 450 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.
Can the IdeaFormer Giant eject prints automatically?
There's no kit for it that we support yet, but SimplyPrint's AutoPrint can run your own ejection G-code, work with a robot arm through the API, or wait for you to clear the plate, and then start the next job from your queue.
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