3dprinter:procedures:slicer
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| + | ====== Procedure ====== | ||
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| + | Follow the steps below to slice your design so it can be created by the 3D printer | ||
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| + | - Open the Cura program on the computer | ||
| + | - Click the folder icon in the upper left corner of the window | ||
| + | - Browse to the .stl file of your design and click the Open button | ||
| + | - Click the down arrow in the upper right corner of the screen to open the Print settings box | ||
| + | - Verify the settings are correct for the [[3dprinter: | ||
| + | - Click the x in the Print settings box to close it | ||
| + | - Rotate your design as necessary to minimize any overhangs when it is created | ||
| + | - If there are still overhangs then open the Print settings settings box and select the Generate Support option | ||
| + | - Adjust the support settings if desired | ||
| + | - Click the x in the Print settings box to close it | ||
| + | - Click the Slice button in the lower right corner of the screen | ||
| + | - Plug the USB SD card reader with your microSD card into the computer | ||
| + | - Click the Save to Removable Drive button | ||
| + | - Click the Eject button | ||
| + | - Remove your microSD card and take it over to the 3D printer to [[3dprinter: | ||
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