WARNING
This plugin has been successfully tested for the following cases:
- Linux: Slic3r's stable versions 1.1.7 and 1.2.9 (tests done under a Raspberry Pi 2, but it should work for other Linux distributions).
- Linux: Also tested with Slic3r Prusa Edition version 1.33.8 and 2.3. You might need TBB using these instructions.
- Windows: Slic3r works for version 1.2.9, not doing it for version 1.1.7.
Download either the ARM version if you have a Raspberry Pi or get a version from the PrusaSlicer download page.
Put that in a directory on the same device (Raspberry Pi or computer) that has OctoPrint. Then type:
chmod +x <the name of the AppImage>To test that it works, run:
<the name of the AppImage file> --versionIn order to install the plugin, go to Settings -> Plugin Manager and click on 'Get more...':
You'll see an option to add it from an URL. Add https://github.com/OctoPrint/OctoPrint-Slic3r/archive/master.zip an click on 'Install' button.
At this moment, the plugin will be installed, but Slic3r must be downloaded and configured, which can be done following these steps: https://github.com/OctoPrint/OctoPrint-Slic3r/wiki/How-to-install-Slic3r-on-RPi
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Execute OctoPrint and go to Settings (or restart when you are asked after installing the plugin). Slic3r should appear in Plugins list:
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In 'General', you should put the following path for the executable (supposing the execution of the script, the path would be /home/pi/Slic3r/slic3r.pl). Note: If running in Windows, write the path to slic3r-console:
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Before importing the profile, you have to export a file with the Slic3r's configuration. For that purpose, open Slic3r, and select File-> Export Config...
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Save the file with the desired name (e.g. config.ini):
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Once done, in 'Profiles' click 'Import Profile...' button:
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Click on 'Browse...' and search for the profile. Once done, save with the name and identifier wished by clicking 'Confirm':
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Click 'Save' to confirm Slic3r settings:
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Now you can slice your stl files:
