🖥️ Slicer Interface: Bambu Studio
Even though the interface is quite simple, it's important to understand what you're looking at first. This will make it easier to analyze each part in detail later.
🔝 Top Navigation Bar
At the very top, there's a black navigation bar with multiple tabs:
🔹 Home
The main account page where you can manage your account settings.
🔹 Prepare (Object Preparation)
This is where we prepare the 3D model before printing.
🔹 Preview (Print Preview)
Here, we analyze the slicing process and review the object’s layers.
🔹 Device (Printer Settings)
This tab displays and manages your printer.
🔹 Multi-Device (Multiple Printers)
If you have more than one printer linked to your account, you can manage them here. (This tab is not enabled by default; it must be manually activated.)
🔹 Project
This tab contains all project-related information.
🔹 Calibration
Access calibration settings to fine-tune your printer.
🎛 Action Buttons (Top Right)
✅ Slice (Print Preparation)
Converts the solid 3D model into layers and code ready for printing.
🚀 Send
Sends the sliced file to your printer, saves it to your computer, or exports it to an SD card for manual transfer.
🎚 Settings Panel (Left Sidebar)
🏭 Printer
Select the printer model and the corresponding print bed type.
🎨 Filament
Choose the material type loaded in the printer and define the colors.
🛠 Process
This is the most complex section! Here, you will:
🔹 Adjust print settings
🔹 Assign colors to different parts
🔹 Prepare the object for slicing
📌 Workspace (Main Editing Area)
The central workspace is the large square representing the printer’s build plate.
🖱️ Mouse Controls – Use the mouse to:
✔️ Position the object correctly on the build plate
✔️ Adjust the orientation for optimal printing
📌 Toolbar (Top of Workspace) – Contains tools for modifying and preparing the object before slicing.
🎯 Final Overview
This is the main interface you will use to:
✅ Prepare a solid 3D object
✅ Convert it into printable code
✅ Send it to the printer for manufacturing
Now that you understand the interface, let’s start setting up our first print! 🖨️🚀
