How to configure OrcaSlicer for your Ender 3 step-by-step (and any 3D printer)
If you have an Ender 3 and want to take advantage of OrcaSlicer, you will be happy to know that this software already includes preconfigured profiles for most...
Category: Slicing software
In this section you can find tutorials and guides on the use of cutting programs such as Cura and PrusaSlicer, as well as techniques to optimize the quality and speed of printing to achieve optimal results in your 3D prints.
Easy to Remove Supports in Cura: Best Settings
For easy to remove supports in Cura optimize the following settings: Support Pattern, Support Density, Support Z Distance, X/Y Distance from…
What is Z-hop, and When to Use It?
Z-jump is a setting in the offset configuration that allows the nozzle to be lifted off the print surface to avoid collisions…
How to add a printer in PrusaSlicer
To add a printer in PrusaSlicer, go to the «Printer Settings» tab and open the printer's «System Settings» window…
PrusaSlicer: The laminator from Prusa Research
PrusaSlicer is an open source software for preparing 3D models for 3D printing. It is best known for being the software used to prepare 3D models for 3D printing.
Skirt Edge or Balsa What to use in Cure?
Skirt Edge or Raft are Cura settings that determine the type of adhesion to the printing plate. Their correct use is vital…
Spiralize the outer contour – “Vase mode” by Cura
One of the special modes in Cura is «spiral the outer contour,» also known as «Vase mode,» which is used…
How to activate and configure smoothing in Cura
Anti-aliasing is a setting in Cura settings that allows you to obtain smooth surfaces on the top layers of the printed model. Enabling this setting will allow you to achieve a smooth surface…
How to hide seams in Cura
To hide seams in Cura go to Wall settings -> Z seam alignment and then choose the best options for the…
Material Settings: Cura Print Temperature
Printing temperature is one of the key factors that determine the success of your printing. Properly controlling the temperature allows you to achieve the most efficient results…