AstroPrint might be a bit more popular than Slic3r. We know about 4 links to it since March 2021 and only 3 links to Slic3r. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.
Use astroprint.com, I get good prints from the default profile using this. Tweak to your liking. Source: over 1 year ago
Thats what my dad did and it worked for me, my printer had another 3 days of work before its first print, also to get your prints to stick to the plate (if you have this problem) put some painters tape over the deck and put spray adhesive over the tape, wait for it to dry, and print. For software to use on windows (or mac) download cura (its free) and for chrome (or if you dont want to download/ have a slow... Source: over 1 year ago
I'd certainly reccomend it since you need to convert the 3d model into gcode that the printer can process, but there are a handful of web based slicers like these: realvisiononline.com astroprint.com grid.space/kiri/. Source: over 2 years ago
That should get OctoPrint up and running! Now as for slicing, I use Astroprint! It’s pretty easy to add the Astroprint plug-in to OctoPrint, and works like a charm! With my Ender 3 it uses Cura 3.6.0 as the default slicer, and I’ve not had any issues with it so far. (Outside the normal growing pains of learning to 3D print, anyway.) Astroprint is free for a normal account, so you can be up and running quickly and... Source: about 3 years ago
I split my Boba Fett helmet STL in Slic3r. It was incredibly easy to split the file into 8 parts. The top and bottom halves split at the visor line, then split those pieces into halves and then halves again so they will fit on the bed. Source: almost 2 years ago
Try using a diffent slicer. Either cura or slic3r. Source: over 2 years ago
I use Slic3r where the preview is quite easy to get, but the configuration might be a bit scary to get done (although the defaults are reasonable) as you want to try with adding or removing support material. Source: almost 3 years ago
OctoPrint - OctoPrint is the snappy web interface for your 3D printer that allows you to control and monitor all aspects of your printer and print jobs, right from your browser.
Cura - Cura aims to be a end solution for personal 3D printing with RepRap based machines.
nanoDLP - NanoDLP is a host and control software for SLA / DLP 3D printers.
MatterControl - MatterControl is a free, open source app that lets you organize and manage your 3D prints.
Lychee Slicer - A POWERFUL AND VERSATILE SLICER FOR SLA RESIN 3D PRINTERS With Lychee, prepare your 3D models for 3D printing: define the best orientation, create supports automatically, or manually, preview before sending them to your 3D printer.
Repetier - Software for controlling RepRap style 3D-printer like Mendel, Darwin or Prusa mendel.