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Slic3r is a program for imported models and configuring them for the printer and exporting the print-ready gcode.<br> | Slic3r is a program for imported models and configuring them for the printer and exporting the print-ready gcode.<br> | ||
| + | ==== Fill Settings ==== | ||
| + | My recommended fill settings are: | ||
| + | * Filltype: Rectlinear (tested to be the strongest) | ||
| + | * FillPercentage: >30% (anything less is just too weak) | ||
| + | ==== Retraction Settings ==== | ||
| + | Retraction is where the extruder runs in reverse to prevent plastic coming out when it is moving, this prevents issues like stringing. | ||
Revision as of 01:50, 15 June 2018
This page contains my notes on 3d printing.
Contents
Hardware
Nozzles
A good nozzle is required for accurate printing, smaller sizes have neater finishes but take longer, where big nozzles do it quicker but the layers are more visible.
Here are some nozzles people seem to recommend:
- E3D Volcano
- E3D V6
Software
Printrun/Pronterface
Printrun/Pronterface is a good program to connect to the printer and control it from your computer.
Slic3r
Slic3r is a program for imported models and configuring them for the printer and exporting the print-ready gcode.
Fill Settings
My recommended fill settings are:
- Filltype: Rectlinear (tested to be the strongest)
- FillPercentage: >30% (anything less is just too weak)
Retraction Settings
Retraction is where the extruder runs in reverse to prevent plastic coming out when it is moving, this prevents issues like stringing.
