Steps required to make printable object ????

[old man emu]

Not stupid questions.

The sequence is:

1 Create the object in a CAD program.
2. Save the CAD file in stl format. (Or download from Thingiverse, etc)
3. Generate the Gcode by running the stl file through a slicer program such as Slic3r, or whatever floats your boat.
4. Send the Gcode to the printer either via its on-board SD card reader, or via Pronterface on your PC.
5. Load your filament and press the GO button
6. Watched and be amazed!

The vast majority of stl files downloaded from Thingiverse have been printed by the designer, so the glitches have been removed and the stl files are ready to go.

OME

[CrazyLynx]

Not stupid questions.

The sequence is:

1 Create the object in a CAD program.
2. Save the CAD file in stl format. (Or download from Thingiverse, etc)
3. Generate the Gcode by running the stl file through a slicer program such as Slic3r, or whatever floats your boat.
4. Send the Gcode to the printer either via its on-board SD card reader, or via Pronterface on your PC.
5. Load your filament and press the GO button
6. Watched and be amazed!

The vast majority of stl files downloaded from Thingiverse have been printed by the designer, so the glitches have been removed and the stl files are ready to go.

OME

1. You can use every software like 3ds Max or Blender CAD isnt must
2. Almoste every program have possibilty to export stl native or by plugins. STL is very old filetype
3. Cura is much easier to set up for beggining and give and toolpatch view where You can check the design
4. Agree
5. Agree
6. Its very hipnotizing be carefull !

Jacek