n00b to the 3d printing world

[Roberts_Clif]

Cura 15.04.6 is what I use mainly.

Start Cura From the File menu select "Machine Settings"
new Windows Add New Machine "Next"
Select Other Radio Button "Next"
Select Prusa Mendel i3 "Next"
"Finish"

Maximum width = 220
Maximum depth = 270
Maximum height = 190

Extruder count 1
Heated bed "Check"
Build area Shape Square
GCode Flavor RepRap (Marlin/Sprinter)
Serial port "Select you port" (" your printer must be plugged in")
Baudrate "115200"

Change name "to what ever you wish"

Click OK
load up an Model "Stl file" you should see


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1st Icon is LOAD
2nd Icon is Print with USB

Set layer height to .15 or .2 or .25
Set Shell thickness .4 or .8
Set Nozzle to .4 or whatever you nozzle is

People are curious Mine is a Gigabyte mobo with a true 8 core CPU and 32TB of external Hard drive space.

[Roberts_Clif]

We all learn at different speeds and levels, I believe the more you study and watch 3D Printer You-tube video's the more proficient you will become.