Slicers
Slicing software takes a 3d model and turns it into instructions for the 3D printer. The instructions are generally exported in GCode which essentially is a list of locations to move to, amount of filament to extrude, etc.
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The popular choices for slicing software are:
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Ultimaker Cura: free, open source, highly customisable
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Prusa Slicer (Based on Slic3r): free, open source.
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Simplify3D: paid
There are, however, many other options, most of which are discussed below
| Software | Price | OS | Notes |
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| 3DPrinterOS | Freemium | Browser, Windows, Mac | |
| Astroprint | Freemium | Browser, Raspberry Pi, pcDuino | |
| Canvas3D | Free | Browser Slicer | Supports All Palette Models by Mosaic Manufacturing |
| CraftWare | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux | |
| Chitubox | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux | Best suited for DLP resin printers running Chitu boards, but can export images for use with other machines. Robust support settings. |
| Chroma | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux | For multicolour prints. Piggybacks off Cura or Slic3r |
| Cura | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux | You can connect your computer to your printer using Cura |
| Formware | $200 personal, $500 commercial | Windows | Resin slicer |
| IceSL | Free | Windows, Linux | Modeler and slicer |
| ideaMaker | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux | |
| KISSlicer | Free/$35 | Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pie | |
| MakerBot Print | Free | Windows, Mac | For Makerbot printers and their clones only |
| Materalize Magics | $10k + depending on the modules you want | Slicer, STL-conversion and repair | |
| MatterControl | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux | Piggybacks off Cura or Slic3r |
| NanoDLP | Free | Raspberry Pi, Windows, Mac Linux | For DLP Resin printers |
| Netfabb Standard | $1,000 to $4,300 (annual subscription) | Windows | |
| OctoPrint | Free | Raspberry Pi, Windows, Mac Linux | Can be used as a wireless controller for printers, slicing piggybacks off Cura or Slic3r |
| Pathio | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux | Open Beta |
| Prusa Slicer | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux | A branch of Slic3r |
| Repetier | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux | Piggybacks off old versions of Cura or Slic3r |
| SelfCAD | Free trial, $9.99/month | Browser | Modeler and slicer |
| Simplify3D | $150 | Windows, Mac | |
| Slic3r | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux | |
| Slicer for Fusion 360 and Inventor | Free if you make under 100k/pa | Mac, Windows, Android Viewer | Usually these are modelling programs but they do have some tool pathing capabilities. |
| SliceCrafter | Free | Browser | |
| Tinkerine Suite | Free | Windows, Mac | For Tinkerine printers and their clones only |
| Z-Suite | Free | Windows, Mac | For Zortrax printers and their clones only |
