Slic3r
2.1 Introduction
Overview
Slic3r is a tool which translates digital 3D models into instructions that
are understood by a 3D printer. It slices the model into horizontal layers
and generates suitable paths to ll them.
Slic3r is already bundled with the many of the most well-known host
software packages: Pronterface, Repetier-Host, ReplicatorG, and can be
used as a standalone program.
This manual will provide guidance on how to install, congure and
utilize Slic3r in order to produce excellent prints.
This portion of the manual is derived from the complete Slic3r manual.
It has been customized for TAZ users. The original unabridged version
can be found at manual.slic3r.org. Due to the introduction of Cura
LulzBot
™
Edition, the recommended printer host and slicer, this abriged
Slic3r manual may not be current.
Goals & Philosophy
Slic3r is an original project started in 2011 by Alessandro Ranellucci (aka.
Sound), who used his considerable knowledge of the Perl language to create
a fast and easy to use application. Readability and maintainability of the
code are among the design goals.
The program is under constant renement, from Alessandro and the
other contributors to the project, with new features and bug xes being
released on a regular basis.
Donating
Slic3r started as a one-man job, developed solely by Alessandro in his
spare time, and as a freelance developer this has a direct cost for him.
By generously releasing Slic3r to the public as open source software, under
the GPL license, he has enabled many to benet from his work.
The opportunity to say thank you via a donation exists. More details
can be found at: http://slic3r.org/donations.
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