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How do I actually print the files I download here?
I don't know what "here" is. Where are you downloading files from? Maybe include a link to the page where you downloaded something from.
In general there are 2 important file types: STL and gcode. STL files describe the thing you want to print - basically the output of CAD software. Usually if you want to print something - you need the STL file.
But before you print it you then have to slice it using Cura or another slicer. Every printer manufacturer should have a recommended slicer and recommended settings. The slicer converts the STL file into a gcode file. The slicer asks you questions like what material are you printing (usually PLA), how thick do you want the layers. How much infill do you want (usually 20% is good), how thick should the shell be before you get into the infill (usually 1.2mm), how big your nozzle hole is (usually around 0.4 to 0.6mm). And so on.
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I don't know what "here" is. Where are you downloading files from? Maybe include a link to the page where you downloaded something from.
In general there are 2 important file types: STL and gcode. STL files describe the thing you want to print - basically the output of CAD software. Usually if you want to print something - you need the STL file.
But before you print it you then have to slice it using Cura or another slicer. Every printer manufacturer should have a recommended slicer and recommended settings. The slicer converts the STL file into a gcode file. The slicer asks you questions like what material are you printing (usually PLA), how thick do you want the layers. How much infill do you want (usually 20% is good), how thick should the shell be before you get into the infill (usually 1.2mm), how big your nozzle hole is (usually around 0.4 to 0.6mm). And so on.
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