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If you're in 3D printing, you've definitely heard of G-code. This is a set of commands that control the operation of the printer: where to move, how fast, how much material to squeeze, what temperature to maintain, etc.
How does G-code relate to slicers?
When you download a 3D model in slicer (eg Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio), it breaks it into layers and creates step-by-step instructions for the printer. These instructions are written in G-code.
For example, typical commands may look like this:
- G1 X50 Y20 E5 – move to coordinates (50,20) and squeeze 5 mm plastic
- M104 S200 – heat nozzle to 200°C
- M140 S60 – heat the table to 60°C
G-code can be viewed, edited manually, or even written by yourself if you need fine-tuning. But usually the slicer does everything automatically.
You download a 3D model, the slicer "slices" the model into G-code so that the printer understands what to do.
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