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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 open-source software and runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
<br>PrusaSlicer is software used to prepare files for 3D printing. Also, Pikes Peak Makersapce members have access to VCarve - Makerspace Edition which allows you to design on your personal PC at home, then generate the g-code at the makerspace!
 
  
Two versions of the PrusaSlicer software are currently installed on our [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Computers#Equipment_Lists Design Workstation 2]
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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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==Tips==
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'''Links to external sites:'''
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===[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]===
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== Classes ==
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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==Training==
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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]'''
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:'''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]'''
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==Related Pages==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:'''[[STL File Format Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]'''
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:[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Filament (FDM)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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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
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:'''[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer
  
==Other Fun Stuff==
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==For Additional Help==
===[https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro Why Choose VCarve Pro?]===
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #3d-printing
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Latest revision as of 13:32, 21 November 2024

PrusaSlicer is free software 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.

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
Orca Slicer — alternative to PrusaSlicer

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.