Creating Your Own Printable File: From Stl To Gcode; The 3D Printing Workflow - From Idea To Print; Installing Simplify3D; Simplify3D Workflow - LeapFrog Creatr HS Manual

3. Creating your own printable file:
from STL to gcode
In this chapter we will teach you how to 'slice' (create your own 3D printable file named 'gcode') us-
ing your 3D model (or 'stl') as input. The slicing software we will be using to do so is Simplify3d.
In the gcode, all movements of your printer and characteristics of the different layers are encrypt-
ed. With Simplify3d, you have the possibility to print with either standard print settings that we
prefabricated for you, or (as you get more advanced) you can tweak your own settings for your
print.
Among the many options that Simplify3d offers, there are options to change the temperature, the
layer height, the infill (how massive or how hollow you want your object to be), as well as options
for support structures (for structures with an overhang of more than 45 degrees). In Section 4.6.
we will go over the most important options. If you want more information on advanced printing
options, or support for your software, please revert to the website of Simplify3d: simplify3d.com/
support/.
We will go over the following:
3.1 The 3D printing workflow – from idea to print
3.2

Installing Simplify3d

3.3 Simplify3d software overview
3.4

Simplify3d workflow

3.5 Printing with dual extrusion and support structures
3.6 Material guide
3.7 Overview advanced print settings
3.8 Controlling your printer with Simplify3d – printing while connected to your computer
3.1 The 3D printing workflow – from idea to print
Below is a schematic workflow on how you get from an idea to a print. In this chapter, we will take
you through the last four steps: from STL to print.
3.2 Installing Simplify3d
STEP 1: Download and install the Simplify3D software for your Mac or PC. The download key is
either on a card in the box with the printer, or it is sent to your email address straight from Simpli-
fy3d. Instructions on how to download Simplify3d can be find on the software card in your box or
in your email.

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