CHAPTER 5
Cura for Robo Desktop
To get your 3d prints out looking great, Cura for Robo Desktop Software is the recommended software. This software
takes your 3d models, and turns them into a language that the Robo C2 can read, and uses it to produce an object.
For the Quick Start Guide on using Cura for Robo, click here: Cura_for_Robo_QSG.
5.1 Get Started
To Download Cura for Robo, click here: Cura_for_Robo.
Requirements
1. Operating Systems
• Windows Vista or higher, 64 Bit
• For Mac instructions, follow this link: Cura_for_mac.
2. Hardware
• OpenGL 2 compatible graphics chip
• Intel Core 2 or AMD Athlon 64 or newer
Installing and Setup
1. Starting Cura for Robo for the first time
• After installing Cura for Robo, go ahead and open the application from your applications folder (or
wherever you have installed it).
2. Selecting a printer
• The first time you open Cura for Robo, you will see a Add Printer Wizard window. Here is where
you will select which printer you have by selecting either the Robo C2 or the Robo R2. Once
selected, click the ‘Add Printer’ Button and your profile will be saved with the correct settings for
your printer for optimal printing.
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