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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Slic3r is a | Slic3r is a [[slicing software]] that sets the options for a 3d printer to follow and then creates detailed instructions for the printer by creating a [[g-code]] file. This file can be saved to an [[SD card]] and transferred to the printer. | ||
Slic3r allows you to arrange, orient, and re-size your design file before printing. It also has option to automatically calculate things such as the top- and bottom-layer thickness and how much in-fill your printed object needs. | |||
Note that Slic3r is not software that can be used to design a model, it is basically a program that takes a final design and translates it into the printer's language. | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
Slic3r is [[open source]] software, anyone can download and install it for free on their personal computer. | |||
Install Link: http://slic3r.org/download | |||
==Getting Started== | ==Getting Started== | ||
Instruction manual and wiki can be found at http://manual.slic3r.org/ | |||
==Other Resources== | ==Other Resources== | ||
http:// | http://slic3r.org/ | ||
Latest revision as of 23:07, 18 May 2015
Description
Slic3r is a slicing software that sets the options for a 3d printer to follow and then creates detailed instructions for the printer by creating a g-code file. This file can be saved to an SD card and transferred to the printer.
Slic3r allows you to arrange, orient, and re-size your design file before printing. It also has option to automatically calculate things such as the top- and bottom-layer thickness and how much in-fill your printed object needs.
Note that Slic3r is not software that can be used to design a model, it is basically a program that takes a final design and translates it into the printer's language.
Availability
Slic3r is open source software, anyone can download and install it for free on their personal computer.
Install Link: http://slic3r.org/download
Getting Started
Instruction manual and wiki can be found at http://manual.slic3r.org/