Boom! Getting Started with Orca Slicer 101: Mastering the Basics (Download and Install) - Part 1

[@TimJefferson]

0:00 Introduction 0:33 Downloading and installing OrcaSlicer 5:23 First steps in OrcaSlicer 6:29 Exploring the OrcaSlicer interface 9:04 Slicing the bency ready for printing 9:47 Evaluating the printed benchy 11:44 Outro

[@minimal3dp]

Thanks

[@TimJefferson]

@@minimal3dp I tried editing the benchy typo, but presuming that it's stopping me as it is now a highlighted comment. Maybe copy the contents of my comment to add into the video description - this will automatically add the chapters to the video and help with search engine results too 😀

[@CocoCraftyLab]

Thank you so much. I just put together my very first 3D Printer and I came across your Tutorials and I am loving it!!! Thank you soooooooooo Much!

[@minimal3dp]

I am glad you found my work helpful. Let me know if you have questions.

[@filiepmaes9071]

Thanks for the video, just downloaded version 2.0.0

[@minimal3dp]

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.

[@KenCunningham921]

I almost feel like there are too many "knobs and switches" on Orca too much crap to keep up with

[@minimal3dp]

Ii think it's about the same as Cura with all settings showing. It does feel more crowded and busy though.

[@kevinkelley6237]

I just downloaded orca. Following your instructions I got to adding a printer and mine isn’t listed (CR10 smart). Plus I have done many upgrades, btt sk3 mini, tft35 display, micro Swiss hot end and direct drive extruder. I was wondering what I should use. Btw, using marlin. Thank you

[@t_casadio1164]

Thank you so much, super useful!!

[@minimal3dp]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@robertwlafferty153]

when i get ready to save as gcode it does not ask me where i want to save it, what am i doing wrong as i think i like the program and what you are teachiing me so far, i just need to remember it, thank you

[@christopherlyons7613]

Great set of videos, thanks. I'm a FlashForge 5M Pro user and am wondering if anyone knows what specific functionality is supported in the latest Orca version? At least initially it seems that Wifi printing & camera access weren't supported (but it seems they may be now). Are there other 5M Pro users out there that might know more details about this? I know there's a specific Orca-FlashForge version but concerned about going down that path since it's unlikely that FlashForge will keep them in-sync as new Orca versions are released. Appreciate any info anyone has to share.

[@elpresidente8730]

Thanks for this video, I've always found Github a bit confusing to use but your video explains it really well.

[@minimal3dp]

I am glad you found it helpful.

[@mxjman]

Thanks for your video. I realized I wasn't already a subscriber and fixed that. I have learned a lot about 3d printing from your videos. I was thinking about trying Orca. I have only ever used Cura.

[@minimal3dp]

I just posted my second video on Orca (available tomorrow) and working on my third for publication on friday. So far I am liking it. I am starting to mess with the calibration tools (3rd video) and I am thinking they may make me change for good.

[@evertonab]

My old Tevo Tornado (now with klipper) is making me crazy for getting a Orca profile. Will follow your guide for sure!

[@minimal3dp]

Let me know if it helps and don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions.

[@Pridanc-oj4ot]

Mike, I really appreciate your thoughts and tutorials for ORCA. On the surface I can see that there are / might be some really cool things here that CURA does not do. At the moment, I'm struggling to find any ease of use here but I'll say this is because I've only ever used CURA since my first steps into the 3D world 9 months ago. Kind of like, to me, the differences I "find" are similar to what I find between Windows and Mac. IE, the system I was "raised with" typically comes more easily. I say to self "well duh" ! Familiarity rules every time. A quick example (again, most likely because I'm not familiar) but how do I add filaments? I've selected all etc, etc which only brings up a few that Creality makes, none of which I use. No real big deal but it is things like that which make me crazy. Oh, and so far the two items I've printed having sliced them in ORCA have both failed. Print goes for a while, looking good, then all of a sudden the print stops and the hottend moves away as if I asked for this. Same exact part was then sliced in CURA and it printed as expected. Sigh...I will uninstall ORCA and then reinstall is as there must be something amiss in the software from the download, clearly, as everyone raves about it so no question this is on my side of the equation. Nonetheless onward and upward. I will go over your tutorials several times as this old dog needs training to hunt. Again, MANY thanks for taking the time and cross your fingers for me. Sincerely, PDC

[@frits183]

Hello Mike Thanks for this explanation how to install Orca. Now i could find the exe file, so its working. Only ther is no Ender 7 🤔 Can you help them or me to instal this printer in the Orca 😊

[@minimal3dp]

I will put together a video and post it tomorrow or Saturday.

[@chriszalenski6514]

I can not figure out how to use octo print and Orca Slicer to work. Got any video's on that?

[@minimal3dp]

I do not. I will look and see if I can put something together.

[@JamesWardGodsMagicGuy]

What do you do if Orca dose not show your printer? I have the Artillery 4 X Plus

[@minimal3dp]

I would use one of the older sidewinders and customize to match your printer. I did a video on building a profile from scratch.

[@McCandless610]

When I print, the extruder starts off way too low and digs into the bed. it is a slicer setting because someone else sliced something it is fine. my device tab is blank. do you know how to fix this? thank you!

[@minimal3dp]

I think it's your start gcode but to be sure, I would start with a fresh profile.

[@billb921]

Is there any profiles for Sovol SV04 ?

[@minimal3dp]

There is not. I think you could build your own fairly easily.

[@noamtsvi]

10:56 well you can have fun doing functional things 😉

[@minimal3dp]

Too true. I am constantly amazed at both functional and print-in-place models.

[@dogsbd]

I wish Orca had a separate tab for bed adhesion options, or put bed adhesion and support together in one tab. Once I have a good profile set up and I am printing multiple objects of a similar type (ie all part of one project for example) the 2 things I might change between prints is support and bed adhesion.

[@minimal3dp]

I usually just have 1 profile and adjust print by print. Separate tabs might make that easier.

[@thecrazyfoolaffle]

very nice, thankyou!

[@minimal3dp]

You are welcome. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@gregmun5595]

how do you create that object?

[@minimal3dp]

Which object?

[@gregmun5595]

The boat object. There are many videos about how to use orca software but none explains how to create an object.

[@OldGeezerWithNothingBetterToDo]

@@gregmun5595 I know it's 4 months and you probably already have your answer, but I'll give it just in case somebody else has the same question. The boat is called a "benchy" which is short for "benchmark" and the file for it is preloaded by the factory. To create a new item you must create it in a graphics app and save it as a .stl file for use in a slicer app.

[@daleythmpsn]

My presets keep going missing every time I open Orca Slicer

[@minimal3dp]

What version are you using?

[@jellopoolparty7112]

mine says i must trust. whatever that means. wont download.

[@minimal3dp]

It probably means it is unsigned but you should always be careful when installing apps

[@jellopoolparty7112]

i was able to install the version prior to the latest . had the same issue but got around it. but not so lucky on the latest, guess i need to reauthorize @@minimal3dp

[@tonyvollmer2607]

Because they are hell bent to make you download from Grithub that doesn't have any security at all

[@lllAstridddlll]

& desinstall

[@minimal3dp]

???

[@lllAstridddlll]

@@minimal3dp Cura 5.8 is best more easy , more spec, good for dual ext & support, more plugin, good contextuel help , sorry for orca man, its good, but Cura is best

[@lllAstridddlll]

@@minimal3dp Cura5.8 is best , best for multitools & multicolor, best for contextual help & community, best for innovation & plugin, sorry i have more need cura for my work & printer

[@hobojohnson9980]

Orca is one of the worst designed programs I have ever used. It is stupid, has no flow to the software, you cannot even easily setup the printer. There is no help files. The Device Tab opens to an image that does nothing. And you cannot do anything from the Device Tab. Setting up the printer is impossible. This is a freaking idiotic program. Like a 15 year old designed and implemented it. So far I cannot say anything good about this software. I hate it. Its no possible to master the basics. A program should have a flow to it. It should be Designed so an idiot can operate it without help files. But even, this program has no help files. That is rule number 1 in designing software. Is put very well thought out help files. And the person who did this video assumed that the printer was already set up. And assumed so many things. I have operated software and designed software for 30 years. And I cannot figure out this software. If I cannot do it, then few can.

[@minimal3dp]

Thanks for the input.