Slicing

Slicing is the process of turning a 3D object into a machine code called G-code using a software tool called a slicer. The most common slicers are Slic3r PE (and its successor PrusaSlicer 2.0), Simplify3D and Cura. The input for the G-code generation is not just a 3D object, but various settings come into play as well. They can affect the G-code / printing process in a number of ways – like the toughness of the model, amount of details or printing speed. It’s also possible to modify the objects - scaling, rotating, cutting and other tools are available. Last but not least – you can use slicers to position the object(s) on the virtual printing surface. The software is as important as the hardware, meaning that correct slicing setting are crucial for a good-looking 3D print. 

After slicing, we export the G-code file to an SD-Card and plug it into the machine before printing. Please make sure you remember your document name and the estimated time to help you find the correct file!

Tinkerine Suite

Meet Tinkerine Suite is a free-to-use, user-friendly 3D slicing software we use for our Tinkerine Ditto Pro printer. With its clean, minimal interface and an array of powerful features, it’s the perfect ally to your Ditto and Litto series 3D printers. Tinkerine Suite is packed with key features to give you full printing control when you need it. Although it is not supported after its successor Tinkerine Cloud, we still prefer to use Tinkerine Suite on our machines.