Allevi 3, User Manual

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YOUR FIRST BIOPRINT
Preparing your STL
You can design STL files on any CAD software, such as SolidWorks or Autodesk Fusion 360. STL
files can also be created using sophisticated programs or 3D scanners. Alternatively, you can find a
host of STL files in the “
Print files
” category of
Build With Life . There are also many 3D models
available on the internet. To begin, we will use a predesigned STL file.
The Allevi software project workflow incorporates a built-in slicer. However, for now, we will use
Repetier-Host as our slicing software. Repetier-Host is a third-party software that converts STL files
(3D models) into gcode files (instruction the printer can read).
You can find the instructions for using Repetier-Host
here or on the Allevi Protocols page.