Changes

G-Code files to run the 3D printer are generated with slicing software. Slic3r is a good, free, open source software. We have printer definitions for the CreatorBot to use with slic3r.

*Open slic3r.

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*Download printer definitions and unzip: [http://wiki.roberttwomey.com/images/4/4a/Slic3r_creatorbot_configs.zip Slic3r_creatorbot_configs.zip]. This contains two files: '''Slic3r_creatorbot_config_ABS''' and '''Slic3r_creatorbot_config_PLA'''. These correspond to the print head and platform build temperatures for ABS and PLA materials, respectively.

*This model needs support!

If your part has overhangs, you will want to add support material so that it prints properly.

*Switch to "Print Settings"

*You are ready to print!

*On the right side of the "Plater" view, select "Export Gcode":

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