Software & Firmware
Slicer
For 3D printing, you need program called slicer, which takes your model in form of STL file and produces G-code, which your 3D printer can understand.
There are several options to choose from:
Open Source and/or free: *
- Cura - free to use, good place to start
- Slic3r - open source slicer with advanced settings Linux/Windows/Mac OS X
- CraftWare - free to use slicer, Linux/Windows/Mac OS X
Commercial ($$$):*
- Simplify3D - powerful slicer. Price as of 23 Aug 2016 cost $149 USD
*More comprehensive list with additional software (LINK)
Firmware
- How to install community firmware (Marlin) by ruiaptor
- How to set up the Marlin firmware by Thomas Sanladerer
Community Firmware available at Facebook Group Files Section
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