3D Printer Anet a8
Hi!
My name is Frank user name is (56Frank)
I just completed building Anet A8 3D printer.
If anyone out there own or uses a 3D printer, I could use some help.
I have no experience with 3D printer other than building one.
The question is:
What software would be good to start whit?
And if I like working with the 3D printer, which software can I get to learn how to draw in 3D to print objects.
Thank you
Frank G.
Discussions
1 year ago
Either Slic3r or Cura for slicing the stl file into gcode which is then sent to the printer via sd card.
http://slic3r.org/download
https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-cura-s...
I use Tinkercad which is very basic and easy to learn, online web based app only, for creating my own designs which are then saved to my PC as a stl file.
https://www.tinkercad.com/
Answer 1 year ago
Hi! petercd
Seen it on U-tube, look interesting
I may try it, soon.
Thanks
56frank.
1 year ago
As this is an Autodesk site I would suggest Fusion 360, you can get a free copy Google it
Answer 1 year ago
PS there is no easy 3D CAD software!
Answer 1 year ago
Oh sure there is Rick
- you just have to have a decade of experience using it ;)
Answer 1 year ago
Hi! seandogue
Don't look like there is, that is in the RepRap.
Thanks
56frank
Answer 1 year ago
HI!
So I have notes
Answer 1 year ago
Hi! rickharris
Sorry but I don't know what that is.
Thanks
56frank
1 year ago
Hi!
Sorry I did'nt get back sooner.
I'm sort of new at this, and out of town. I'. in San Jose Ca, But live in Clovis Ca
I thank you all for responding, rickharris seandogue and petercd.
Whats with no capital letters!
Anyway thanks, I currently have Cura 14.07 which was suggested by Anet people.
But I think I be getting Slic3r next, depending on how everything come out.
I'll let you know how thing work.
Thanks
56frank