GCODE Generators - ReplicatorG. Generators are programs that take some sort of input file (STL, DXF, BMP, etc.) and transform it into machine specific code. Here are some good GCode generators: Free / Open Source 3D Printing Generators SkeinForge SkeinForge is an awesome little script that will generate very nice GCode. It's free, it's Python, and it's awesome. RepRap Host Software The RepRap host software is now capable of outputting GCode. SuperSkein SuperSkein is a free and open-source Processing program for creating gcode from STLs based around simplicity and hackability. Slic3r A fast, multiplatform, multithreaded, easy to configure, free and open source G-code generator supporting STL, AMF, dual extrusion, graphic and command line interfaces, support material, scaling, rotating and much more.
Milling Generators FlatCAM Powerful, free, open-source 2D CAM specialized in making PCBs on CNC routers. Cad.py cad.py is a bitmap driven successor to cam.py from MIT. Gcode enabled xfig Gcodetools CAM extension for Inkscape. Open Source FTW. Software setup guide. Setting up the Ultimaker 3D printing software This guide will help you setup your Ultimaker.
Cura is the Ultimaker supported piece of software. NetFabb is another option, it is a fast and professional slicer with many advanced features. Both Cura and NetFabb allow you to process a 3D model into a printable file, and printing this file directly on your machine (direct connection). Cura will automatically detect your machine and will work faster and produce better quality prints. In this step we be installing the Cura and begin to use it. Category: Software Cura is developed by Ultimaker to make 3D printing as easy and streamlined as possible. Download The latest version for Windows, Mac and Linux can always be found at the Ultimaker software downloads page Documentation Main documentation for Cura can be found at Ultimaker: User manual Questions or comments regarding this page?
NetFabb Setup Guide and Quick Introduction. This article covers the setup of Netfabb Engine for "NetFabb Engine Basic - for Ultimaker" which is available through the Ultimaker Shop. It also describes the basic concepts of profiles within Netfabb and how to achieve best print results. This describes how to properly setup Netfabb on a Windows machine. Please note that the Mac OSX version is lagging behind in development at the moment. So it's strongly recommend to work within a Windows environment if available. If you still want to use the Mac OSX version please read on in the #Machine_Profile_.2F_Mac_OSX_Support. Backup old profiles & cleaning of old versions NOTE: If you have an old version of Netfabb installed please proceed with these steps first: Export all your custom build styles and material styles if you still need them individually by right clicking on them -> Export.
Download Please check software.ultimaker.com for the latest release of Netfabb. Setup routine Connecting to the Ultimaker Connect your Ultimaker via USB. Usage. ReplicatorG User Manual. ReplicatorG is an easy-to-use program in which you can load up 3D designs of the STL and DAE format. The program allows you to do the following: position, scale and rotate the part, and to convert it into printing instructions (called GCode) send printing instructions to the machine (and in doing so, printing your object! Control your machine (position the head, set the temperature's, etc.) Upload new firmware to your machine's Arduino Mega. Your first 3D print This is an example of a work flow to get yourself your first printed object. Step 1: Download a design from YouMagine or Thingiverse Go to the website YouMagine.com or Thingiverse.com and find yourself a nice object. Step 2: Start ReplicatorG ReplicatorG automatically connects to your machine at startup, using the last com port that was selected.
Step 3: Open the downloaded file Select "File" from the menu, and click "Open... ". Step 4: Preview and re-position the object Step 5: Heat up the extruder Step 7: Printing it! (To Be Done)