File type for Mars3 Printer

2022-1-23 734

I've tried to bring in files and unsuccessfully print on my Mars 3 using Chitubox Pro.    I am trying .stl and I feel like I need to convert to .ctb but am unable to do this.  I have Mars 3 selected as my machine.   What step(s) am I missing.   THis is just a calibration .stl that I feel I should be able to adjust parameters, save and go. 


HELP?!!!

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  • Cliff Knight 2022-1-23
    Quote 2Floor

    .STL files are model definition files, describing the surface of a 3D model--they are not "slice' files for feeding a printer. You need to load the .STL fuiles into Chitubox and then after positioning and orienting hem as desired "Slice" the model to produce and save it to a .CTB file. .CTB files contain printer instructions and"slice" images for the printer--copy it to your flash drive for printing...

    model loaded, click [Slice] to create printable "slices":


    model "sliced", click [Save] to save as a.ctb file:


    select .ctb as file type, name and save file:



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    Quote 3Floor

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