Description
Orca Slicer has emerged as a preferred tool for 3D printing enthusiasts who demand granular control over their machine's performance without juggling multiple software utilities. Born as an open-source fork of Bambu Studio, this slicer integrates essential calibration tests directly into the interface, allowing users to generate precise G-code for a wide range of FDM printers. It streamlines the workflow for setting up new filaments and fine-tuning printer profiles, making it an indispensable asset for those running Klipper, Marlin, or RepRap firmware on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems.
Key Features- Integrated Calibration Suite: Generates specialized test prints automatically, including temperature towers, flow rate tests, and pressure advance patterns, eliminating the need to manually code or download external calibration files.
- Multi-Plate Project Management: Organizes complex builds by allowing users to arrange parts across multiple virtual build plates within a single project file, simplifying mass production and large-scale assembly planning.
- Precise Wall Generation: Utilizes the Arachne engine to automatically adjust line width for thin walls and complex geometries, ensuring structural integrity where standard slicers might leave gaps.
- Scarf Joint Seams: Implements advanced seam-hiding techniques that blend the start and end points of a perimeter, significantly reducing the visible vertical zipper often seen on cylindrical prints.
- Native Klipper Support: Offers specialized G-code flavors and direct Wi-Fi connection capabilities tailored for printers running Klipper firmware, providing real-time upload and print monitoring.
- Sandwich Mode: Optimizes overhang performance by altering the printing order of internal and external walls, improving surface quality on difficult angles without excessive support material.
By consolidating advanced tuning tools with a modern, efficient slicing engine, Orca Slicer offers a focused environment for achieving dimensional accuracy and superior surface finish.