Slic3r is mainly a toolpath generator for 3D printers: it reads 3D models (STL, OBJ, AMF, 3MF) and it converts them into G-code instructions for 3D printers.
It served as a platform for implementing several new (experimental) ideas that later became technology standards, such as multiple extruders, brim, variable-height layers, per-object settings, modifiers, post-processing scripts, G-code macros and more.
This is free and open source software.
Features include:
- Supports RepRap (Prusa Mendel, MendelMax, Huxley, Tantillus…), Ultimaker, Makerbot, Lulzbot AO-100, TAZ, MakerGear M2, Rostock, Mach3, Bukobot and lots more. And even DLP printers.
- Reads STL, AMF and OBJ files while it can output G-code and SVG files.
- Fast G-code generation
- All the features of the user-friendly interface are also available from command line. This allows to integrate Slic3r in your custom toolchain and batch operations as you like.
- Print with multiple extruders.
- Use brim for the best adhesion.
- Smart cooling logic will regulate your fan speed and print speed to ensure each layer has enough time to cool down before next one is laid on it.
- Compose a plate but print one object at time.
- Microlayering: save time, increase accuracy.
- Manage multiple printers, filaments and build styles.
- Automatic generation of support material for overhangs.
Website: slic3r.org
Support:
Developer: Alessandro Ranellucci, Joseph Lenox, and contributors
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
Slic3r is written in C++ and Perl. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn Perl with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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