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now recommend Printrun or Repetier-
Host.
your model or settings in Cura (see
“3D
Printer Frontends” on page 197
).
However, a notable example of contin-
ued ReplicatorG use is in the
Sailfish
project
by Jetty and Dan Newman for
MakerBot printers.
MakerBot Slicer
Formerly known as “Miracle Grue,” the
MakerBot Slicer is now the default Mak-
erWare slicing option; it is fast, accurate,
and provides nice print finishes. You can
learn more about tuning your results
with the MakerBot Slicer here:
http://
www.makerbot.com/support/maker
Slicing Software
In order to print a 3D model, you first need
to slice it using slicing software to generate
the G-code to feed into your 3D printer. Slic-
ers are sometimes integrated into the printer
control software, but can also be standalone
programs, like Slic3r and KISSlicer.
Slic3r
Skeinforge
Skeinforge has been the slicing standard
for years. It is written in Python and has
many, cryptically named configurable
settings. It can be slow and has begun to
fall out of fashion among 3DP users.
Skeinforge is still a possible slicing op-
tion for MakerWare and is still integrated
into ReplicatorG and a few other custom
printer control software applications.
MakerBot has created a handy “intro to
Skeinforge” page:
http://www.maker
Slic3r is a popular cross platform fast and
open source slicer. It enables the user to
store settings for both different printers
and printing materials, making multi-
machine prep easier.
KISSlicer
KISSlicer is a cross-platform G-code gen-
erator for desktop 3D printers that has
been gaining popularity. It comes in free
(single extruder) and “pro-grade” (multi-
material, plating multiple ojects) ver-
sions.
CuraEngine
SFACT is a user friendly version of Skein-
forge with lots of enhancements.
3D Model Repositories
CuraEngine is an open source slicer de-
veloped specifically for Ultimaker, but it
can also be used by other G-code-based
printers. It is robust, powerful, and ex-
tremely fast—so fast it slices automati-
cally each time you make a change to
Free 3D Model Downloads
Thingiverse
The Grand Bazaar of the 3D printing
world, Thingiverse is where the DIY com-
munity shares 3D models, laser-cut files,
