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Slicing Files
If you try to download and print a file from the internet,
you’ll notice its format is either .STL or .OBJ, which your
M2 is unable to read. In order to print these files, you
must use special software designed to “slice” them into
“.g” or ".gcode" format - this file format, known as G-
Code, gives your M2 step-by-step commands for
where/how to extrude material. The steps listed below
will help you set up your slicer settings to convert .STL
files into .g format.
Remove your SD Card from the card reader on your M2
and insert it into your computer’s card reader—this will
enable significantly faster transfer of files between your
computer and the SD card (if your computer does not
have an SD card reader, then you can use an external USB
card reader).
Move “MGkey1.stl” and “MGkey2.stl” from your SD card
onto a folder stored on your computer.
Download the most recent version of Slic3r from
slic3r.org. Your slicer settings will be incorrect. To correct
them, click “Load Config Bundle” under “File” and select
the “DualConfig.ini” file available on your SD Card.
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