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Re: [crosspost] recommended slicers for 3D printer and 'filled' volume estimation (drivers, consumes and so)

From Dan Purgert <dan@djph.net>
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 2022-09-07 13:18 +0000
Organization A noiseless patient Spider
Message-ID <slrnthh6i0.2e4.dan@djph.net> (permalink)
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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.

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[crosspost] recommended slicers for 3D printer and 'filled' volume estimation (drivers, consumes and so) Soviet_Mario <SovietMario@CCCP.MIR> - 2022-09-07 14:13 +0200
  Re: [crosspost] recommended slicers for 3D printer and 'filled' volume estimation (drivers, consumes and so) Dan Purgert <dan@djph.net> - 2022-09-07 13:18 +0000
  Re: recommended slicers for 3D printer and 'filled' volume estimation (drivers, consumes and so) "J.O. Aho" <user@example.net> - 2022-09-07 16:51 +0200
    Re: recommended slicers for 3D printer and 'filled' volume estimation (drivers, consumes and so) Soviet_Mario <SovietMario@CCCP.MIR> - 2022-09-08 00:42 +0200
      Re: recommended slicers for 3D printer and 'filled' volume estimation (drivers, consumes and so) "J.O. Aho" <user@example.net> - 2022-09-08 07:56 +0200
      Re: recommended slicers for 3D printer and 'filled' volume estimation (drivers, consumes and so) Dan Purgert <dan@djph.net> - 2022-09-09 11:34 +0000
        Re: recommended slicers for 3D printer and 'filled' volume estimation (drivers, consumes and so) "J.O. Aho" <user@example.net> - 2022-09-12 14:36 +0200
  Re: [crosspost] recommended slicers for 3D printer and 'filled' volume? estimation (drivers, consumes and so) Robert Heller <heller@deepsoft.com> - 2022-09-07 15:23 +0000
    Re: [crosspost] recommended slicers for 3D printer and 'filled' volume? estimation (drivers, consumes and so) Soviet_Mario <SovietMario@CCCP.MIR> - 2022-09-08 00:43 +0200
  Re: [crosspost] recommended slicers for 3D printer and 'filled' volume estimation (drivers, consumes and so) not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev) - 2022-09-08 09:50 +1000
    Re: [crosspost] recommended slicers for 3D printer and 'filled' volume estimation (drivers, consumes and so) Soviet_Mario <SovietMario@CCCP.MIR> - 2022-09-08 03:18 +0200

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