Aleph Objects KT-PR0041NA, User Manual

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3D Printer Software
OpenSCAD is different than FreeCAD in that it is script based. Rather
than using a GUI to generate CAD designs, OpenSCAD CAD designs are
created using script based renderings. Users with programming experience
would find this useful. Also, OpenSCAD uses a simple script language that
is easy for users with little or no programming experience to learn.
Blender
Website: http://blender.org
The most widely used Free/Libre Software 3D modeling software,
Blender is well documented with tutorials available on the Blender.org
website as well as found online.
Shapesmith
Website:
http://shapesmith.net
Shapesmith is a web-based 3D modeling software. This means there is
no required software to get started designing models. Shapesmith is also a
great choice for anyone starting out in CAD/ 3D modeling.
1.5 Alternative Printer Host Software
OctoPrint
Website: http://octoprint.org/
Octoprint is a printer host that uses a web-based interface to access and
control your 3D printer. Added web-cam functionality allows for time-lapse
videos and a live stream. Octoprint will run on GNU/Linux, Windows, OS
X based computers and can even run well on a Beagle Bone Black or a
RaspberryPi (inexpensive business-card sized computers).
BotQueue
Website:
https://www.botqueue.com/
BotQueue works well for those users wanting to have a web-based
multiple 3D printer operation running off a queuing system.
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