Slicer Setup[Nov/28]
Slicer Setup
Last updated
Slicer Setup
Last updated
Orca Slicer is an open-source slicing software designed to convert 3D models into G-Code, the language that 3D printers nderstand. It takes a digital 3D model and slices it into horizontal layers, generating the instructions needed for the printer to build the model layer by layer. This process includes defining the tool paths, adjusting print settings, and optimizing the model for the best possible print quality.
Download and Install Orca Slicer
Since slicing systems vary, please navigate to the appropriate page to download the suitable version.
Select the corresponding model based on your actual situation.
The kit comes pre-assembled with a 0.4mm nickel-plated nozzle, and also includes a 0.6mm hardened steel nozzle. You can switch between them, and select the appropriate nozzle diameter in Orca Slicer.
Load Bed Shape, Texture, and Model.
Click the corresponding table to download.
The Auxiliary part cooling fan provides excellent cooling for low-temperature filaments, but for high-temperature filaments like ABS, it can severely impact layer adhesion. Orca Slicer has pre-configured settings for different filaments, so no modifications are needed by default.
Select the filament you plan to use and enable the air filtration fan (Fume Pack) in the settings.
The settings will only apply to the current filament. You need to configure and save settings for each filament you plan to use.
Enter the printer's IP address to create a connection. Compared to logging into the printer via a browser, this method eliminates the need to switch between multiple software programs, allowing you to directly upload or start printing the sliced file.
Upload 3D models in STL/3MF/STP formats, and set the print parameters on the left side. Then click 'Slice' to display the preview.
Right-click on the print bed in the slicing software to load commonly used geometric models such as cubes, cylinders, VORON cubes, boats, and other test models.
How to Obtain STL Files? You can design STL files yourself using CAD modeling software or download them directly from the internet. On this page, we provide a list of popular websites for you to explore:
Note that we are still within the Orca Slicer software at this point, essentially working within a web interface embedded in Orca Slicer.
