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Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results

Use Slic3r to make your printed objects the best quality possible

Make Slic3r work for you, automating tasks and doing post processing on Slic3r output

The book is put together in a friendly and accessible manner to help walk you through the learning and how to use the software

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One of the most critical parts of 3D printing is taking a 3D model and converting it to a format that a 3D printer can print. Slic3r is one of the best pieces of software out there. It gives great control over how an object is converted, and can save you hours upon hours of frustration by producing great prints. This book will show you how. Instant Slic3r strives to give you a good foundation for what Slic3r can do. It offers a hands-on way to learn about how Slic3r works, and how you can use its powerful features to produce great prints. It takes you from the beginning setup, through advanced features such as post processing the G-Code that it produces. You will get a good grasp on how Slic3r works, and ways to troubleshoot your prints to make the best objects your printer can produce. Instant Slic3r covers where to get Slic3r and how to install it on a variety of platforms, and helps lead you through the setup and tweaking your personal printer settings. The book is clearly laid out and easy to follow, but with information that even experienced users of Slic3r will find useful. You will learn how Slic3r converts your model into G-Code. Then, you will learn how to not only read that G-Code, but how you can write scripts for post-processing the output, before it is sent to the printer. You will also learn what things can go wrong with printing, and how you can use Slic3r to troubleshoot the issue and then fix it. Along with this, you will learn how to improve your printing by delving into Slic3r's expert settings. The book is filled with examples, leading you through not only how to do things, but why they need to be done. After you are finished with this book, you will have a deeper understanding of Slic3r and 3D printing.

What you will learn

Learn what Slic3r does and how it works

Set up and calibrate Slic3r to your printer and plastics

Use Slic3r with different printers and software

Understand advanced setup techniques and profiles for various printing scenarios

Change settings to correct model issues while printing

Run Slic3r from the command line for automation and greater control

Read the G-Code that Slic3r outputs

Create and use post-processing scripts to alter Slic3r s output

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Judith Schieszer Dec 18, 2015

Excellent book

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Marcelo RC Jan 13, 2014

This book provides a clear summary of what the slicer does and how to use it to best advantage. In particular it can help in pointing out features that are unclear and that a user might not see for months on his own, thereby gaining time and avoiding frustration. As often happens one wishes ever more detail, but what this book provides is definitely useful and makes it a worthwhile investment.

PRR Jan 09, 2015

Good reference for the Slic3r program. Has been helpful modifying models for 3D printing.

Ben Reytblat Jan 29, 2014

I build 3D printers for a living (3Dmonstr.com). I've been a user of Slic3r for 2 years. I think It's a great tool, it has a lot of capabilities and a great user interface. Still, it took me a long time to get reasonably good at using it. Had this book been available when I started, it would have cut my learning time by at least a factor of five - from several weeks to a small number of days.The book is well organized, contains a wealth of useful skill-building information, and even has something for the experienced user - I've never tried running it on the command line before reading this book, for example.I'm particularly happy with the troubleshooting section - it's worth the price of the book all by itself. It'll save you more in the cost of scrambled filament, to say nothing of the hours of frustration, while you learn how to tweak your prints.Net-net: I've been recommending this book for everyone who buys my printers.

John Dec 21, 2013

Need a quick stocking stuffer you don’t have to leave the house for? If your recipient is an aspiring 3D maker/printer; then Instant Slic3r is the perfect choice.Instant Slic3r (by David Moore via Packt Publishing) is a great way for newcomers to the 3D printing space to become familiar with one of the key components of 3D workflow - Slicing. Slicing is the process of converting your 3D object into instructions (G-code) for your printer to understand. The software literally cuts your digital 3D model into horizontal slices (or layers), generates the tool paths and calculates the amount of material to be extruded.Instant Slic3r takes the reader through install on common platforms (even included Raspberry Pi). Once installed; the reader is led through the various stages of configuration. David does a good job of taking the user through the context behind the settings - offering ideas and thoughts on various trade-offs from the basic speed versus quality level to finer points such as perimeters, layer heights and infill.Throughout the book; David offers guidelines and best practices. I particularly like the Must Know, Should Know and Advanced/Expert triage that David has given to various topics.For anyone entering the world of 3D printing; this is a solid read. As a personal aside; I feel it is always good idea to have a robust tool suite to chose from, so learning and using Slic3r is something I strongly recommend, even if your printer does not bundle Slic3r.Bottom-line: Instant Slic3r is required reading for anyone new to or considering 3D Printing. BTW - Instant Slic3r is just not a ‘beginner book’, you intermediate users are going to learn new things, too!Happy Holidays & happy reading! jpIndy 3D Printing

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