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Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD
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Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD

by Colin Dow
March 2022
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
320 pages
6h 50m
English
Packt Publishing
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Chapter 2: What Are Slicer Programs?

To 3D-print an object, we must first create instructions on how to do so in a language that the 3D printer understands. This language is called G-code, and to describe it in its simplest form, it is code that tells the printer head where to move and when. To create G-code, we utilize software called slicers.

In this chapter, we will create simple G-code programs before we investigate the various slicer programs in use today for 3D printing.

In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:

  • Controlling a 3D printer using G-code
  • Common FDM slicer programs
  • Slicer programs for liquid resin 3D printers

Technical requirements

In this chapter, we will get acquainted with 3D printers. To complete the hands-on ...

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