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Main Forums => The Roundtable => Topic started by: Hawkmoon on March 21, 2023, 10:24:55 PM
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3-D printing is rapidly becoming a popular pastime (if it hasn't already become a popular pastime). I'm sure some of you have at least experimented with it.
Question: Are there any free software programs for use with 3-D printing?
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Most of them are some variation of free.
I use Cura for slicing but Prusaslicer is really good too
I use FreeCAD for modeling. I think the printer firmwares like Marlin and Klipper are free as well.
I deny that 3D printing is a hobby of mine. I use mine to make things I need for other hobbies. As long as my printer keeps working I knock on wood and don't touch it.
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Cura and FreeCAD here, as well. I also have a Raspberry Pi 3B+ running my Ender 3 Pro printer remotely using Octoprint. Makes things pretty easy.
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I have a 3D resin printer. I use the free version of Lychee slicer. I'd like some of the features in the "pro" version and would pay for it, except it's a subscription service rather than a one-time license fee.
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All I can add to this is that a few guys here came to my rescue by making me an adapter for my Dremel tool to be used in my Mini Drill press and am Ever so Thankful!!!
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Working on another chapter?
(https://imgur.com/lHBOgbk.png)
FWIW, I use the same as RocketMan
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I also use Cura and Octoprint. I'm a little bougey so I pay for Fusion360, mostly for the ability to spit out tool paths in CAM.
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Link?
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Working on another chapter?
(https://imgur.com/lHBOgbk.png)
FWIW, I use the same as RocketMan
Yepp!
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I use Fusion360 on a hobbyist license (free, have to renew every year). Cura for a slicer (although I've been hearing a lot of good things about PrusaSlicer) and Octoprint on a Raspberry Pi to interface the printer with my laptop.