1.3. INSTALLING DRIVERS
1.3 Installing Drivers
GNU/Linux and OS X users will not need to install a driver to communicate
with the LulzBot TAZ 3D printer. Windows users will need to install
the drivers. Using Cura LulzBot Edition as your printer host and slicing
software is recommended, as the drivers will automatically be installed
during the Cura installation process. Download Cura LulzBot Edition
by visiting LulzBot.com/Cura. The drivers can also be downloaded from
LulzBot.com/downloads. A visual guide showing the driver installation
process can be found in our download section as well.
1.4 CAD and 3D Modeling Software
LulzBot is not distributing a CAD or 3D modeling software package.
However, multiple Free/Libre Software packages are available. Other
common non-free CAD and 3D modeling software are also capable of
exporting the required .STL les.
On some CAD and 3D modeling software you will need to select
millimeters as the output unit. If possible it is best to build your 3D
design in metric units rather than imperial units. Cura requires .STL les
sized in millimeters. If an .STL with inches as units is loaded into Cura, the
model will be scaled much smaller than expected. You can scale the model
by 25.40 to compensate. The software listed below outputs millimeters as
the unit by default.
FreeCAD
Website: http://www.freecadweb.org/
Although still in development, contains a full GUI for building CAD
models. FreeCAD is capable of creating simple to complex designs. STL
les can also easily be exported for use with 3D printing. FreeCAD is
available for GNU/Linux, Windows, and OS X. The latest development
version is recommended.
OpenSCAD
Website: http://openscad.org
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