We have an old ender3 at work, I use fusion360 on windows, we also use
freecad. Slicing is done on Cura running on Mint.

Hugh

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On Thu, 8 May 2025 at 18:24, Martin Halford <mar...@jset.net> wrote:

> Tim,
>
> I've been using FreeCAD 1.0 on Ubuntu installed from the Appimage for
> several months. There's a learning curve, but some good tutorials on
> youTube. There are also plugins to simplify creating storage systems,
> bolts, nuts and screws and more.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> I have a Bambu P1S with the AMS. Mainly using PLA but have had some
> success at higher temperatures with Polycarbonate
>
> Regards
>
> Martin H
>
>
> On 08/05/2025 20:49, Tim wrote:
> > Evening all
> >
> > Anybody into 3D Printing?
> >
> > Son wanted one for his birthday, now he has one I intend making use of
> > it. So I am just wondering what Linux Software there is available etc.
> > I know that you setup your model in a CAD program and then use the
> > software to slice the model into layers that the printer can handle.
> > Just wonder what the best \friendly CAD software for a 3D newbie.
> >
> > Tim H
> >
> >
>
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