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3-D Printing
« on: March 21, 2023, 10:24:55 PM »
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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Re: 3-D Printing
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2023, 10:40:16 PM »
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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Re: 3-D Printing
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2023, 11:08:29 PM »
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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Re: 3-D Printing
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2023, 11:33:06 PM »
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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Re: 3-D Printing
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2023, 09:01:11 AM »
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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Re: 3-D Printing
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2023, 01:33:50 PM »
Working on another chapter?

 

FWIW, I use the same as RocketMan
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Re: 3-D Printing
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2023, 02:11:14 PM »
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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Re: 3-D Printing
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2023, 04:36:20 PM »
Link?
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Re: 3-D Printing
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2023, 05:42:05 PM »
Quote from: Nick1911 on March 22, 2023, 01:33:50 PM
Working on another chapter?

 

FWIW, I use the same as RocketMan

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Re: 3-D Printing
« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2023, 10:45:10 AM »
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.
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