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Best software for printing

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:21 am
by DrWho88888
I'm awaiting the arrival of a used Delta printer I just bought.

I design in zbrush and then fix stls in Netfabb. I also have most other software if needs be like Magics, Repetier, Meshmixer etc. Most of my modeling I get printed by a company in London using an SLS machine but I've decided to take the plunge and get my own modest printer to try a few things out. However, I've noticed that all the softwares have print beds that are rectangular, so how do I set the printer up for a round bed like the Delta ones ?

Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Best software for printing

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:25 am
by DrWho88888
I've answered my own question. Repetier Host has a 'Printer Shape' in the settings menu where you can set up a round bed.

Re: Best software for printing

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:35 am
by Jimustanguitar
Cura and KISS do as well. Delta's are common enough now that most softwares will allow you to configure them to your machine.

Re: Best software for printing

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 8:08 pm
by RAMTechRob
In Slic3r you just use the Reprap settings for the round bed.

Re: Best software for printing

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:29 pm
by dunginhawk
So as someone who has tried almost every slicer (Craftware, Repetier, Mattercontrol, Slic3r, Cura etc) Right now, im finding Cura is KILLING it for me... Craftware has a GOOD future ahead of it, but right now its slicing is wildly inconsistent.
Mattercontrol is second for me, but right now cura is just providing fantastic results.