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'''PrusaSlicer is free 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.'''
  
PrusaSlicer is open-source software and runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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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.
 
At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) PrusaSlicer is currently installed on Design Workstations 1-3, and our 3D Printing Computer.
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===[https://help.prusa3d.com/en/category/prusaslicer_204 Prusa Knowledge Base]===
 
===[https://help.prusa3d.com/en/category/prusaslicer_204 Prusa Knowledge Base]===
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== Classes ==
 
== Classes ==
 
PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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==Hand-Curated Links==
 
==Hand-Curated Links==
 
'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
 
'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
:'''[https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura/ Cura slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer
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:'''[https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura/ Cura slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer, (free and open-source software)
:'''[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer
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:'''[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer, (free and open-source software)
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:'''[[wikipedia:List_of_free_and_open-source_software_packages|List of free and open-source software packages]]''' — on Wikipedia
  
 
==For Additional Help==
 
==For Additional Help==

Latest revision as of 16:14, 24 November 2024

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.

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:

Prusa Slicer Product Home Page

Prusa Knowledge Base

Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

Links to files and models:

Autodesk Online Gallery
Cults 3D
GrabCAD
Thingiverse

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

STL File Format Tips
Autodesk Fusion Tips
Blender Tips
Lychee Slicer Tips
  3D Printing — Filament (FDM)  
  3D Printing — Resin (SLA)  
  Computers — Windows  

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)
List of free and open-source software packages — on Wikipedia

For Additional Help

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.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.