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It’s sometimes the case that a 3D printer will be supported on PC but not on a Mac. If the 3D printer to be added is not listed, files need to be downloaded and copied into the Cura folder first before it can be added. It will bring up a wizard that will guide you through the steps. Select the printer panel on the top left next to the folder icon, and select ‘Add Printer’. When using a 3D printer that isn’t made by Ultimaker, there are a few minor things to set up on Cura so that it will work. How Do I Add a Different 3D Printer to Cura?

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I wrote a detailed article about how to use Cura with a Prusa 3D printer. Interestingly, in the case of Prusa, it does work with Cura. If you need help using a 3D printer other than an Ultimaker 3D printer, then you should look for help on the website for the brand of 3D printer you’re trying to use with Cura.įor example, if you have a Prusa 3D printer you should check out the Prusa website to see whether they support Cura. Where to go for help with using a non-Ultimaker 3D printer with Cura Other 3D printers are added by people that work at the other 3D printing companies or on a voluntary basis by developers. It also makes them well known in the developer community where they can be hired by companies.Īlthough it’s open-source and updates are made on a voluntary basis Cura provides support, help, and updates for their 3D printers. Software developers work on projects like these to improve their skills. That way a person can’t make a mistake or interfere with the software intentionally.

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When they make an update or edit to the software it’s sent to an Admin who will look over the change, and approve or decline it. Open source means that anyone can contribute to the software. It can be viewed here.Ĭontributions to the Cura software are made on a voluntary basis It has a folder that contains over files to use around 400 3D printers. That way software programmers, also called developers can revert the file to the previous version that didn’t have the issue until the issue is resolved.Ĭura has what is called a Github repository, or repo for short. It’s done via the terminal, which is the same thing as the ‘command prompt’.

That way if a bug is identified, it can be fixed and the new file updated directly to Github. It’s unique in that it provides functionality for updates to the software to be saved. It’s used by programmers to upload files related to software and websites. As a result, Cura has created profiles so that it works with other 3D printers and not just Ultimaker 3D printers.Īs you may know, there is a well-known website called Github. Because it’s so popular, many people use it with non-Ultimaker printers. Ultimaker makes 3D printers, but it also makes one of the most popular and recommended slicing software.

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