What is a slicer?

The slicer is a program that transforms the .stl file into .gcode

.gcode stands for geometry code

We will use Cura, a free and open source software that is beginner friendly but has all settings needed to obtain a successful print.

The .gcode

G-code instructions are provided to a machine controller that tells the motors where to move, how fast to move, and what path to follow

Source G-code


        ;TYPE:WALL-INNER
        G1 F900 X118.767 Y87.661 E0.12027
        G1 X122.003 Y89.22 E0.24112
        G1 X124.956 Y91.234 E0.36137
        G1 X127.591 Y93.678 E0.48229
        G1 X129.831 Y96.486 E0.60313
        G1 X131.621 Y99.588 E0.72363
        G1 X132.929 Y102.92 E0.84405
        G1 X133.729 Y106.426 E0.96504
        G1 X133.998 Y110 E1.08562