# Helpful Links! **URL:** \ **Category:** Hardware\ **Created:** [July 30, 2013, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226 "2013-07-30T19:29:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Orias](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/orias/32/3_2.png) [@Orias](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Orias)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2013, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/1 "2013-07-30T19:29:49Z")
These are some links that helped me get started in 3D printing. Please feel free to share what’s helped you! **RepRap Info** [RepRapMagazine.com](http://reprapmagazine.com/) [Marlin Gcode Commands](http://marlinfw.org/meta/gcode/) [RepRap Wiki](http://reprap.org/wiki/Main_Page) [Nophead’s Blog](http://hydraraptor.blogspot.com/) [RichRap’s Blog](http://richrap.blogspot.com/) **[LulzBot.com](http://LulzBot.com)** [Guides](https://www.lulzbot.com/support/guides) [Download Server](http://download.lulzbot.com/) [Development Server](http://devel.lulzbot.com/) [Open Hardware Assembly Instructions (OHAI-Kit)](http://ohai-kit.alephobjects.com) **Slic3r guides** [Slic3r is Nicer - Part 1 - Settings and Extruder Calibration](http://richrap.blogspot.com/2012/01/slic3r-is-nicer-part-1-settings-and.html) [Slic3r is Nicer - Part 2 - filament and printing](http://richrap.blogspot.com/2012/01/slic3r-is-nicer-part-2-filament-and.html) [Slic3r is Nicer - Part 3 - filament and printing](http://richrap.blogspot.com/2012/01/slic3r-is-nicer-part-3-how-low-can-you.html) **Visual Guides to Print Troubleshooting** [Print Troubleshooting Pictorial Guide](http://reprap.org/wiki/Print_Troubleshooting_Pictorial_Guide) **Other Printer Host Software** [OctoPrint](http://octoprint.org/) - Linux, works well on a Raspberry Pi [BotQueue](https://www.botqueue.com/) - Mac and Linux only for now, works well on a Raspberry Pi [Repetier-Server](http://www.repetier.com/repetier-server-download/) Cross platform with some work, Linux and Raspberry Pi installation is easy. **Gcode Viewers** [gcode.joewalnes.com/](http://gcode.joewalnes.com/) [YAGV (Yet Another G-code Viewer](https://github.com/jonathanwin/yagv) ---
**Author:** ![jebba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9e8a1a/32.png) [@jebba](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/jebba)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2013, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/2 "2013-08-02T16:43:52Z")
The #reprap channel on [irc.freenode.net](http://irc.freenode.net) is hugely helpful. Reddit has a couple decent subreddits: [http://www.reddit.com/r/Reprap](http://www.reddit.com/r/Reprap) [http://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting](http://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting) ---
**Author:** ![conceptvision](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/conceptvision/32/7_2.png) [@conceptvision](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/conceptvision)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/3 "2013-08-05T04:02:50Z")
Thanks for the links! ---
**Author:** ![1013](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/8edcca/32.png) [@1013](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/1013)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2013, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/4 "2013-08-08T12:35:20Z")
I always end up going here about once a week, since I forget what all the G and M codes mean. G-code for 3D printers list: [http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code](http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code) ---
**Author:** ![gannon](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/gannon/32/10_2.png) [@gannon](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/gannon)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/5 "2013-08-26T16:03:15Z")
I’m really liking [http://gcode.ws/](http://gcode.ws/) as far as online G-Code viewers go. ---
**Author:** ![Orias](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/orias/32/3_2.png) [@Orias](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Orias)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/6 "2013-08-27T20:06:54Z")
Modeling Enclosures: [http://www.inhale3d.com/2012/10/enclosures-3d-printings-killer-app-part-1/](http://www.inhale3d.com/2012/10/enclosures-3d-printings-killer-app-part-1/) [http://www.inhale3d.com/2012/10/enclosures-3d-printings-killer-app-part-2-design-simple-enclosures/](http://www.inhale3d.com/2012/10/enclosures-3d-printings-killer-app-part-2-design-simple-enclosures/) [http://www.inhale3d.com/2012/12/enclosures-3d-printings-killer-app-part-3-designing-enclosures-with-front-panels/](http://www.inhale3d.com/2012/12/enclosures-3d-printings-killer-app-part-3-designing-enclosures-with-front-panels/) ---
**Author:** ![adambyram](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/adambyram/32/9126_2.png) [@adambyram](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/adambyram)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2013, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/7 "2013-11-07T17:19:03Z")
For determining the optimal temperature to use with a given branch & color of filament, I found this print temperature calibration procedure to be extremely helpful: [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:35088](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:35088) I used the Lulzbot draft Slic3r config with a .2mm layer height - each print took just under an hour (you’ll need one print for each temp to test…so 3-4 prints at a minimum). If layer adhesion is an issue for you, absolutely give this a try - getting just the right temp makes a world of difference. ---
**Author:** ![heisenberg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/4da419/32.png) [@heisenberg](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/heisenberg)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/8 "2014-08-11T17:26:01Z")
I saw this last week and think it is pretty helpful to beginners just getting started in 3D printing. beginners get started using ABS plastic, but advanced 3d printing can do some really amazing stuff. [http://www.printdetective.com/3d-printing-infographic](http://www.printdetective.com/3d-printing-infographic) ---
**Author:** ![t0b1as1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a9adbd/32.png) [@t0b1as1](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/t0b1as1)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2014, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/9 "2014-10-21T16:15:37Z")
slicer settings explained - [http://manual.slic3r.org/troubleshooting/troubleshooting](http://manual.slic3r.org/troubleshooting/troubleshooting) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1HPeovBclc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1HPeovBclc) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A\_VKFKzMEk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A_VKFKzMEk) ---
**Author:** ![brettsalt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4da419/32.png) [@brettsalt](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/brettsalt)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/10 "2015-04-16T10:47:12Z")
Thank you for these great links, very helpful. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Orias](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/orias/32/3_2.png) [@Orias](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Orias)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2015, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/11 "2015-04-17T17:27:55Z")
[Cura: LulzBot Edition User Manual](http://devel.lulzbot.com/mini/software/cura/documentation/Manual.pdf) ---
**Author:** ![choban](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4bbf92/32.png) [@choban](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/choban)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2015, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/12 "2015-04-18T12:52:41Z")
Can someone tell me if the [Lulzbot.com](http://Lulzbot.com) site is down. ---
**Author:** ![nopick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7bcc69/32.png) [@nopick](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/nopick)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2015, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/13 "2015-04-18T15:35:02Z")
It is working for me. ---
**Author:** ![Drewbacca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Drewbacca](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Drewbacca)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2016, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/14 "2016-02-12T18:33:02Z")
> [@t0b1as1](#): > > slicer settings explained - > > [Articles | MatterHackers](https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/mattercontrol-slice-settings-explained) Broken as of 3/12/15, sadly. ---
**Author:** ![t0b1as1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a9adbd/32.png) [@t0b1as1](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/t0b1as1)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2016, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/15 "2016-04-16T11:50:58Z")
> [@Drewbacca](#): > > > [@t0b1as1](#): > > > > slicer settings explained - > > > > [Articles | MatterHackers](https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/mattercontrol-slice-settings-explained) > > Broken as of 3/12/15, sadly. Ty, fixed with some new links ---
**Author:** ![PdxSteve](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/pdxsteve/32/9403_2.png) [@PdxSteve](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/PdxSteve)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/16 "2016-05-05T18:26:38Z")
Another good visual print quality troubleshooting guide I found useful [https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/](https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/) ---
**Author:** ![christspringer271](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/christspringer271/32/98_2.png) [@christspringer271](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/christspringer271)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2016, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/17 "2016-05-25T13:47:25Z")
Found great and amazing recommendations! Thanks for the great list! ---
**Author:** ![mgordeeva250](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/50afbb/32.png) [@mgordeeva250](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/mgordeeva250)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2016, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/18 "2016-09-21T15:38:17Z")
Also wanted to thank you for incredibly helpful materials! ---
**Author:** ![patriciawaters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90db22/32.png) [@patriciawaters](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/patriciawaters)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2016, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/19 "2016-10-05T05:59:19Z")
Thanks for sharing the links. ---
**Author:** ![mgordeeva250](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/50afbb/32.png) [@mgordeeva250](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/mgordeeva250)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2016, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226/20 "2016-10-19T12:53:22Z")
By the way, I found out a new site with cool software. This company actually produces 3D scanners, may be of some use too. [https://www.artec3d.com/](https://www.artec3d.com/) [Next page](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/helpful-links/226.md?page=2)