3DPrinting
3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.
The r/functionalprint community is now located at: or !functionalprint@fedia.io
There are CAD communities available at: !cad@lemmy.world or !freecad@lemmy.ml
Rules
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No bigotry - including racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or xenophobia. Code of Conduct.
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Be respectful, especially when disagreeing. Everyone should feel welcome here.
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No porn (NSFW prints are acceptable but must be marked NSFW)
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No Ads / Spamming / Guerrilla Marketing
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Do not create links to reddit
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If you see an issue please flag it
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No guns
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No injury gore posts
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Hey! Most 3D printers don't require special drivers on Linux — they usually show up as standard serial devices. I've used a few on Debian-based systems without needing proprietary software. Just make sure your user has access to the serial port (usually by adding yourself to the dialout group).
For slicing software, tools like Orca Slicer work well on Linux and support a wide range of printers. If you're looking into printers, something like a Creality model could be a solid choice — they also provide their own Creality software if you want to try it out. With a ~500€ budget, you’ve got some great options!