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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The Ultimaker S5 is a high-end [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fused_filament_fabrication FDM] (fused deposition modeling) 3D printer with dual extruders.
The Ultimaker S5 is a high-end [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fused_filament_fabrication FDM] (fused deposition modeling) 3D printer with dual extruders.
The Ultimaker's base software for creating images to be printed is Cura.
The Ultimaker's base software for creating images to be printed is Cura.



Revision as of 22:56, 3 November 2019

Overview

The Ultimaker S5 is a high-end FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3D printer with dual extruders.

The Ultimaker's base software for creating images to be printed is Cura.

About Cura

  • Cura can be found for free on Ultimaker's website: Cura Download
  • Cura allows 3D file formats: 3MF, OBJ, STL or 2D file formats: bmp, gif, jpg, png.
  • You can download Cura and prepare a print on you own computer and load it onto a flash drive for the Ultimaker
  • Possible ways of getting objects to print:
    • Finding and downloaded STL files from Thingiverse
    • Create your own CAD files using a program like Solidworks, Siemens NX, Autodesk, or anything that will create the accepted file formats.