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Slicing with confidence for Prusa, Orca and Bambu

Introduction

What to expect from this course (2:30)
What is slicing and why do I need it? (2:49)
A brief overview of important terms
A quick explanation how the lessons work
Understanding the user interface (22:06)

Slicing fundamentals

The slicing workflow (6:59)
Part orientation (2:13)
Printing multiple parts at once or sequentially (2:52)
Inspecting the slicing result (2:43)
Dimensional accuracy (1:26)
Practical demonstrations from start to finish (8:19)

Beginner slicing

Layer height (1:33)
Perimeters and seam position (1:15)
Top and bottom layers (0:41)
Infill and top / bottom patterns (2:08)
Skirt, brim and elephant foot compensation (2:17)
Fuzzy skin (1:35)
Filament settings (temperature and overrides) (1:11)
Simple support material (2:46)
Spiral vase printing (1:43)
Practical demonstrations from start to finish (17:10)

Advanced slicing

Variable layer height (2:53)
The paint feature for Seams, Supports and Fuzzy Skin (7:05)
Using modifiers and object settings (4:41)
Better bed adhesion with mouse ears (1:16)
Ironing (2:05)
Retraction and travel lift (5:04)
Adding pause / color change at layer (2:36)
Infill combination and advanced infill options (2:15)
Practical demonstrations from start to finish (26:03)

Expert slicing

Advanced sliced object visualization (3:54)
Deriving custom profiles (2:28)
Speed tuning (3:31)
Cooling settings (4:22)
Scarf joint seams (3:10)
Special perimeter settings (4:33)
Slicing multiple plates and optimizing print space (3:50)
Adding custom GCODE (6:57)

Model manipulation

Measuring dimensions and scaling the model (3:49)
Cutting / splitting models (5:55)
Mirroring and simplifying models (1:47)
Adding / subtracting geometry (3:09)
Embossing text (5:26)
Saving an altered model (0:57)

Bonus section

Extrusion multiplier a.k.a. flow rate (4:57)

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