1.26. ALTERNATIVE PRINTER HOST SOFTWARE
Users with programming experience would find this very useful. Also,
OpenSCAD uses a simple script language that is easy for users with little
or no programming experience to learn.
Blender
Website: http://blender.org
The most widely used free/libre 3D modeling software, Blender is well
documented with tutorials available on the Blender.org website as well as
found online.
Shapesmith
Website: http://shapesmith.net
Shapesmith is a web-based 3D modeling software. This means there is
no required software to get started designing models. Shapesmith is also a
great choice for anyone starting out in CAD/ 3D modeling.
1.26 Alternative Printer Host Software
OctoPrint
Website: http://octoprint.org/
Octoprint is a printer host that uses a web-based interface to access
and control the 3D printer. Added web-cam functionality allows for time-
lapse videos and a live stream. Octoprint will run on Windows, Apple and
Linux based computers and can even run well on a Beagle Bone Black or
a RaspberryPi (inexpensive business-card sized computers).
BotQueue
Website: https://www.botqueue.com/
Botqueue works well for those users wanting to have a web-based
multiple 3D printer operation running off a queuing system.
MatterControl
Website: http://www.mattercontrol.com/
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