To use this feature, you need first to slice the model and preview it to know the exact areas where you don’t want the supports to appear. After that, click on the support blockers option in the bottom left section, as highlighted below. (Image credit: Tom's Hardware) You can then...
position or adjust your model, slice, analyze the output, generate the gcode, and send it to your printer. That might sound a bit complex, but it’s straightforward, thanks to Orca Slicer’s fantastic UI. Here’s a breakdown.
Getting ready to slice in the free Cura software. Christopher Allbritton I spent a month fiddling with every possible control in Cura, and there is no real “one button, one print” solution. In the beginning, this will be frustrating for newbies wanting to get in on 3D printing. You wil...
First, let’s look at the main steps that will allow you to transform a data file into a 3D map. As an example, we’re going to use data from the websiteInside Airbnb, an independent watchdog that collects data to help researchers assess the impact of Airbnb in their city’s housin...