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Ultimaker Cura - free tutorials

Trusted by millions of users, UltiMaker Cura is the world’s most popular 3D printing software.
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Getting started with Cura

00:00 – Introduction

00:10 – Selecting your 3D printer 

00:29 – Loading a 3D model 

01:21 – Updating your configuration settings 

02:14 – Rotating your 3D model 

02:39 – Scaling your 3D model 

02:54 – Selecting Intent profiles 

03:20 – Opening the advanced settings 

03:31 – Installing the Settings Guide 

03:58 – Slicing your 3D model 

04:06 – Preview mode 

04:35 – Dealing with overhangs 

05:02 – Enabling adhesion settings 

05:18 – Sending your model to your 3D printer 

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