Slicing and printing an STL file
A 3D model needs to be sliced into layers of code before the printer can start printing.
When a model is sliced, it is converted into Gcode. Gcode is used by machines that
work with or create 3D objects. The software included in the package on our website
includes Repetier Host 0.95. Slic3r is integrated in this software.
You can setup Slic3r inside the Repetier Host window when you click on the Slicer tab.
Configure the settings before slicing the object.
The settings of Slic3r depend on user preferences and the type of objects you are
printing. There are good guides online to explain the different aspects of Slic3r. The
standard settings usually suffice for your first prints.
Please check back to the support section of our website as we are currently
working on a detailed Slic3r guide that corresponds with the properties of our
printers. The next chapter should give you a basic understanding of the various
settings of the printer and Slic3r.
A lot of free programs can prepare a 3D model for printing. Here’s a list of the most
popular ones:
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Repetier-Host
http://www.repetier.com/download/
(Windows, Linux, Mac)
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one of the most popular slicing programs (Windows,
Linux, Mac)
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(Windows, Linux, Mac)
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http://reprap.org/wiki/Printrun
http://koti.kapsi.fi/~kliment/printrun/
One of the easiest to use and very popular printing program (Mac, Windows,
Linux)
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