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'''PrusaSlicer is software used to prepare ("slice") 3D models for 3D printing on FDM (filament) printers.'''
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'''PrusaSlicer is a software application used to prepare ("slice") 3D models for 3D printing on FDM (filament) printers.'''
  
At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) PrusaSlicer is currently installed on Design Workstations 1-3, and our 3D Printing Computer.<br>
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It is free and open-source software (FOSS) and runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) PrusaSlicer is currently installed on Design Workstations 1-3, and our 3D Printing Computer.
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]'''
 
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==Tips==
 
==Tips==
Links to external sites:
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'''Links to external sites:'''
  
=== [https://help.prusa3d.com/en/category/prusaslicer_204 Prusa Knowledge Base] ===
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===[https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/ PrusaSlicer Product Home Page]===
  
=== [https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/ Prusa Slicer Product Home Page] ===
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===[https://help.prusa3d.com/en/category/prusaslicer_204 Prusa Knowledge Base]===
  
 
==Training==
 
==Training==
PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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'''Links to files and models:'''
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:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/community/gallery/ Autodesk Online Gallery]'''
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:'''[https://cults3d.com/en Cults 3D]'''
  
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:'''[https://grabcad.com/library GrabCAD]'''
:[https://www.youtube.com/@MakersMuse '''Maker's Muse — on YouTube''']
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:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/community/gallery/ Autodesk Online Gallery], [https://cults3d.com/en Cults 3D]''', '''[https://grabcad.com/library GrabCAD]''', or '''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]''' files and models
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:'''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]'''
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==Hand-Curated Links==
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
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:'''[https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura/ Cura slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer, (free and open-source software)
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:'''[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer, (free and open-source software)
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==Additional Help==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
  
==Related Pages==
 
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
 
 
:'''[[STL File Format Tips]]'''
 
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:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
 
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:'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]'''
 
  
 
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==Curated Links==
 
Links to member-recommended external sites:
 
:'''[https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura/ Cura slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer
 
:'''[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer
 
==For Additional Help==
 
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #3d-printing
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #3d-printing
 
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
 
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Latest revision as of 21:14, 16 February 2025

PrusaSlicer is a software application used to prepare ("slice") 3D models for 3D printing on FDM (filament) printers.

It is free and open-source software (FOSS) and runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) PrusaSlicer is currently installed on Design Workstations 1-3, and our 3D Printing Computer.

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Lychee Slicer Tips


Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 


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Tips

Links to external sites:

PrusaSlicer Product Home Page

Prusa Knowledge Base

Training

Links to files and models:

Autodesk Online Gallery
Cults 3D
GrabCAD
Thingiverse

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Cura slicer — alternative to PrusaSlicer, (free and open-source software)
Orca Slicer — alternative to PrusaSlicer, (free and open-source software)

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

STL File Format Tips
Autodesk Fusion Tips
Blender Tips
  3D Printing — Filament (FDM)  
  3D Printing — Resin (SLA)  
  Computers — Windows  
Use the PPM Slack channel #3d-printing
List of all PPM Slack channels
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.