If you already invested on the 3D printer you should also invest on a slicer that’s worth it and I can back up Simplify 3D 100 percent
i own 3 simplify3D lincences for all my printers, and I don’t waste anymore time with faulty prints which releases me to keep designing without worries.
put that printer of yours to work correctly so you don’t have to waste time and you can concentrate on making money with it, the software will pay itself in no time
I agree with a lot of people here. I own a Replicator 2 and did some prints using Makerware for about 2-3 months last year. After a few misprints that I wasn’t able to understand, I had the same question as you: “Is there a better slicer?”
I’m an Open Source and free software pro… but, in fact, after buying Simplify 3D (no demo available… a pain in the ass!), I was very happy of the results. The slice process is very fast and the result is much better than with Makerware, even using the default parameters.
In S3D, you can also choose your printer in a very long list and manage EVERY parameter of your print. You want to change the infill, the temperature or the fan speed per layer? It is possible with Simplify 3D… (do not have any share ;))
Simplify 3d is my favorite but to be honest you can probably get 90 -99% of the functionality with free software depending on your technical ability and realistic usage patterns. Used to use rep g and it will give you more control but you should take into account how much makerbot has invested in their software. Fun with Slicing Software Testing - 3D Universe 33 you might try cura … it must’ve been updated since then.
Hers my experience Joe's 3D Workbench: Finally committing to Simplify3D 34
Simplify 3-D Creator = http://www.simplify3d.com/ 26. I believe it’s made by former 3-D Systems employees.
I also like Mattercontrol for some of my smaller, open source based FDM bots, but I’m not sure if it supports the latest MakerBots.
Hi Nate,
Makerware does a real good job and from my experience it gives better results than free slicing software. I used different programs like Slic3r, Kisslicer and also Simplify3D on my repetier host printer. My other printer is a replicator 2 which uses Makerware and in many cases it gives me more neat results.
I also have an original replicator and for a long time I used ReplicatorG. I started using Makerware and found that I didn’t really miss the options that RepG gave me (but it does give you so many).
Recently, I purchased Simplify3D and haven’t really given it enough of a shot to comment adequately on it. I feel like it has the polish of makerware with even more options than RepG if you want to use them. The slicing speed is simply outstanding though.
Stop your criticism. 3D printing has a long and proud history of being, and maintaining, a vibrant open source community. Since the user has a 3d printer and money for filaments, he could probably fork over $150 for S3D. But if he can find an open source slicer to fit his needs then he should go for it. What’s your beef? I love open source everything. But at this point the convenience and reasonable learning curve of S3D might be worth forking over my $150.00. When I do so, will you send me a plate of cookies? The old saying “if you have to ask, you can’t afford it” is for losers. And if you won’t ask, your a sucker. So there, hmph!