Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn about enhancements and bug fixes in Cura 4.0 one of the leading slicers for 3d printers.
A slicer is used to convert a 3d model, often saved as an STL file, in a format usable by a 3d printer. Many of the home and hobbies 3d prints based on the open-source RepRap project use a format call g-code.
Cura is an open source project supported by Ultimaker a manufacturer of professional grade 3d FDM printers designed for office use.
I use three different slicers. For my Prusa i3 Mk3, I usually used the Prusa optimized version of Slic3r another open source project. I own a copy of Simplify3d but rarely use it. For my two Monoprice and my Creality Ender 5 I use Cura.
Following is a link to a Google Slide deck with some of the slides used in this video:
docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jpcxe3koYiM6xk3YSes8Cl_kv_0POYfFJMih-aNgxTI/edit?usp=sharing
Let's continue to learn things together.
Irv
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I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
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These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printer-upgrades
Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:
kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
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Learn about enhancements and bug fixes in Cura 4.0 one of the leading slicers for 3d printers.
A slicer is used to convert a 3d model, often saved as an STL file, in a format usable by a 3d printer. Many of the home and hobbies 3d prints based on the open-source RepRap project use a format call g-code.
Cura is an open source project supported by Ultimaker a manufacturer of professional grade 3d FDM printers designed for office use.
I use three different slicers. For my Prusa i3 Mk3, I usually used the Prusa optimized version of Slic3r another open source project. I own a copy of Simplify3d but rarely use it. For my two Monoprice and my Creality Ender 5 I use Cura.
Following is a link to a Google Slide deck with some of the slides used in this video:
docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jpcxe3koYiM6xk3YSes8Cl_kv_0POYfFJMih-aNgxTI/edit?usp=sharing
Let's continue to learn things together.
Irv
---
The following links are to products I have used, reviewed, or evaluated for the MakeWithTech community. Some of the links below are affiliate links that provide commissions, at no cost to you, and help support the MakeWithTech video production, purchase of products for reviews, lab, forum, and web site.
I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printers-reviewed-on-drvax-youtube-channel
These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printer-upgrades
Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:
kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
---
** Affiliate disclaimer: some of the above links in my videos may be affiliate links, which generate a sales commission for me. Your price is the same or less than if you go to the site directly. These sales commissions help to support the MakeWithTech channel. (https://makewithtech.com)
** MakeWithTech and the MakeWithTech videos are Copyright Cogitations, LLC. (https://cogitations.com)
** Equipment used in the MakeWithTech videos has the potential to cause injury if misused. Use all equipment and tools at your own risk and follow all manufacturer's safety recommendations.
** Cogitations, LLC licenses all music used in the MakeWithTech videos from Epidemic Sound. Cogitations, LLC uses only authorized or open source clip art and third party images. Images .
