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RepRapBCN
User Manual
Orientation and move home
First of all, we need to correctly orientate the model, usually on a flat surface. The easiest method is selecting the
tool
align to bottom
plane and double click the side in contact with the printer’s surface.
Then, the object must be moved to its origin selecting it (represented by the green object) and using the Move tool. In
the pop-up window, click on “To origin” and then “Translate” to finish.
Additional editing options available are cutting and scaling.
Once the model is repaired and edited it’s time to save it. Click Part/ExportPart/as STL and save with the desired
name.
G-CODE generation
At this point, we’ve got a 3D model ready to print. However, a last step is required. The STL file must be converted to
file type the printer can read in order to fabricate the model. In other words, the G-Code file must be generated.
Gcode is a programming language used to control CNC machines, including the majority of 3d printers. It consists of
a set of instructions that tell the machine the positions and speed at which each of the axes must move and also the
hotend and hotbend temperatures.
There are several tools to generate a Gcode file from a STL file. RepRapBCN recommends using Slic3r, an open source
software that is constantly updated, with new functionalities added.
http://slic3r.org/download
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