Path: csiph.com!news.mixmin.net!eternal-september.org!reader01.eternal-september.org!.POSTED!not-for-mail From: Dan Purgert Newsgroups: alt.comp.os.linux,alt.comp.linux,alt.os.linux,comp.os.linux.misc Subject: Re: [crosspost] recommended slicers for 3D printer and 'filled' volume estimation (drivers, consumes and so) Followup-To: alt.os.linux Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2022 13:18:08 -0000 (UTC) Organization: A noiseless patient Spider Lines: 82 Message-ID: References: Injection-Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2022 13:18:08 -0000 (UTC) Injection-Info: reader01.eternal-september.org; posting-host="9f31cdd71bf3edc4300179d88334d2be"; logging-data="263042"; mail-complaints-to="abuse@eternal-september.org"; posting-account="U2FsdGVkX18RTQ+jdR1J6E4Zjtd1rb0Xu4r/6YkuKVw=" User-Agent: slrn/1.0.3 (Linux) Cancel-Lock: sha1:iSAYK5jz1E4PQmJOzHItOdV0dEs= X-PGP-KeyID: 0x4CE72860 Xref: csiph.com alt.comp.os.linux:539 alt.comp.linux:2652 alt.os.linux:76160 comp.os.linux.misc:35607 -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA512 ["Followup-To:" header set to alt.os.linux.] Soviet_Mario wrote: > > I'm completely new to 3D printing, but I do have a XYZ Da > Vinci 3D printer and I've caught sort of an offer for 12 1 > kg coils (6 PLA, 6 ABS), so I am thinking about making sth. ABS is somewhat challenging to use -- it likes to warp as it cools and shrinks. You'd do best to start learning with the PLA. I've used both, without realizing the initial troubles I was having were BECAUSE of the ABS itself. > So, now ? > I've heard about the keyword "SLICER", but dunno exactly the > function of this kind o sw, though I guess I will need some. A slicer is what turns the model (usually saved as a *stl file) into the gcode that the printer understands. > > Which one would you best recommend ? > (formats : .deb, .flatpak, .appimage Doesn't really matter; kind of depends how the devs package it for you. I use Cura, and that comes as appimage. > > Another question : those slicers, also suggest the correct > orientation ? I mean, the best orientation for stability of > the intermediate states ? No, the slicer just takes whatever orientation you give it. It can automatically add support material if needed, but it will not re-orient the model in the event rotating it will make for a "better" or "easier" print. > Last question : can the slicers guess the "filled" volume ? > This in order to esteem in advance how much plastic one will > consume. yes, most will give you an indication of how much plastic you need (Cura will give a rough length -- e.g. 1 or 2 meters, etc). > > Err ... another questions. If one runs out of coil during > printing, the average printer is smart enough to suspend the > work, let the user refill the coil, and resume the work ? no. You have to accommodate for that (e.g. splice old / mostly used spools into one) > sorry another question, LOL > are there DRIVERS for the Da Vinci XYZ 3D printer for debian > ? The CD had only windows drivers ... I've not come across ever needing "a driver" for the printer -- usually just a USB -> UART converter chip on the printer. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- iQIzBAEBCgAdFiEE3asj+xn6fYUcweBnbWVw5UznKGAFAmMYmkAACgkQbWVw5Uzn KGCA6Q//SfahMmLrgxvKTYLnly1vCYy9WDC7oEvvAfkTEGsIMWzCpI/Jrl+FDymp QrFL4LS/v+FfFAER8C4W4J7YmPoI9Fua07q+TMhj3DDSTYikE4AO921cTvgrsp7d fj2c25SsAnKPgAHcLSjlOS018jZGuk+MjxtQU9M8aBwoEEA4k0n+0HcecvLDKda2 j6h1rkFsKaWD95W2SbPvsoufSawT6m8ZGzurMEMmDy9qsCh4VI6Zqjq7PFFurOLL KKjt/oL6DK7D2mKLZD95k1Yodts78KG2aL2yPOegZd8Km2qR5AkPO3G8cNMGFHBp otSFFSO5klyzDm4UFfRcijj2syeXXF26Aof/wF6bvLNsTUlXucOeFlyA25DMtnGo g1kuDLtAQK+20Vv72LWKP3U+TLkoV/8TnMYc70/L4zOyoRilIsWmAyOuiYq8XCWZ F8Lyi/Tp98PpKYw2+c0ZnoVW0knH81uG4qz3msSvBA8FHwNwCHcV+bz3bHmlIpsg l9GomS8ysDRb2lsyVdHLRa47otO/U9KEwPXot3Hye8+74fodOk4b7zpYStIt6XJl B01KG0gFb1cNBDbdCeKS3+3pdlzeTshJSDGibAfIArUhNj5Aw9nAnwxsgfTFUnXf dniMa8UpA3Y+5ztCb76+B3B+XSnWB0cae+8qINQa0aAL+oTs10U= =ZF7B -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- |_|O|_| |_|_|O| Github: https://github.com/dpurgert |O|O|O| PGP: DDAB 23FB 19FA 7D85 1CC1 E067 6D65 70E5 4CE7 2860