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Elwen
Nov '16

Hello!

My printer is Prusa I3 MK2 is on it’s way and I’d like to start learning all the important skills to use it well in my business.

I want to be able to prepare 3D models (similar to this plastic box / organizer

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2TBFnBZN6ktMDhfSGdmcC1aMlU 5 )

I want to print them and test them out before turning them to professionals who make forms for injection molding machines.

What software would you recommend?

It could be freeware (I tried TinkerCad, but it felt rather simple and limiting) or reasonably priced software (max $250).

Thank you for your help!

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wirlybird
Nov '16

For design I use Fusion 360 which is an Autodesk product.

For a slicer if you are getting the real MK2 then use Slic3r that Prusa is providing. They just released driver version 175 yesterday which includes needed drivers, and their modified version of slic3r plus Pronterface and some other stuff.

S3D is an option also that is working ok.

Elwen
Nov '16

Hi and thank you for a quick reply!

Yes, I have the original MK2 and they told me it will come wit Slic3r.

So I am mostly looking for design software. Fusion 360 subscription plan ($300 / year) is too high for me. Plus I don’t feel like adding another subscription to my life, I’d rather pay and get unlimited licence.

wirlybird
Nov '16

Take another look. There are educational and small biz deals for free.

Otherwise you are limited to what free stuff can do.

Elwen
Nov '16

Thanks again, I did not notice the offer for start-up companies. I will give it a try!

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Kizmet
Nov '16

Prusa doesn’t support slic3r and have pulled it from their site. I use simplify3d to slice, and fusion for design. Simplify3d is the best slicer I’ve used so far. Best money I’ve spent. Will save you a ton of printing time. I tried to slice a model in cura estimated print time was 14+ hours. Same model in simplify3d about 6 hours.

7 months later