It is called slicing because the slicer cuts the model to many thin layers and then calculates required printer actions to recreate layer by layer.įor many FDM printer workflows, slicing is often done together with preparation, and that led many users to believe slicing includes actions such as support generation or rotation. Slicing is the step to convert model STL file to GCode for printing. For advanced users, B9Creator offers the best manual support control.Ī more detailed comparison can be found here Our recommendation is to use XYZWare for Noble for new users and printing large item. Zenith3D and XYZWare Noble are the easiest to use with its automatic support generation so new users can use them to help with support generationī9Creator has the best manual support generation functions and often preferred by experienced use when used injunction of Meshmixer Meshmixer has all the tools an user would need, so it is required. Recommended Preparation Software to use with Moai: Rotate, placement, scale, generate support/base, hollow object, add holes, repair, and others This topic will be covered in detail in printing section. There are multiple ways to manipulate the original model so that it can be printed on a SLA printer. Slicing - Convert the model file exported from processing into GCode for Moai to print. Preparation - Manipulate the original model STL so that it can be printed successfully.Ģ. There are 2 processes in following order needed to print a STL fileġ. GCode tells Moai where and when to take actions. GCode - GCode is a universal text file used in many forms computer-aided manufacturing, including 3D printing. You can also feed STL file to Cura (slicing) for converting to GCode

You can manipulate this type of file such as adding support and then export back out as STL file.

It is universally supported by most if not all 3D design and printing software. STL - this is the file that contains model from design software. While firmware is technically a software, it is covered in the hardware section.

This includes Software for generating supports, hollow object, and slicing model into gcode. This section deals with the software tools used to print with Moai.

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