Welcome to printer.tools

A collection of useful tools and resources for 3d printing.

I created this site to serve as a startpage for my qrcode2stl generator but want to turn it into a curated collection of 3d printing topics.
If you know of great tools, guides or other resources related to 3d printing, feel free to suggest them.

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QRcode2stl ⭐️

QR/Spotify Code Generator

Create custom 3D-printable tags from QR codes and Spotify codes with this generator. You can choose various types of QR codes like text, email or WiFi and customize the appearance of the 3D model.

FullControl Design Library

GCode for non-planar printing

This tool allows you to generate GCode for non-planar 3d printing. It's an online generator, so you can use it directly from your browser without any installation.

ItsLitho

Online Lithopane maker

Free online designing software that helps you create high-quality 3D printed lithophanes. It’s a simple yet powerful cross-platform lithophane maker.

Bento3D

Generator for 3d printable Boxes

Create 3d printable boxes and partitions with this beautifully designed online generator.

Gridfinity Generator

Create custom 3D Gridfinity designs

With this tool you can generate your own custom parametric gridfinity compatible boxes, baseplates and cutouts.

STLGears.com

Create 3d printable STL gears

Create custom STL and DXF gear models for prototyping, visualization, 3D printing, or laser cutting.

Other Resources Suggest New Resource

3D Printer Calibration Guide

by Teaching Tech

A comprehensive and interactive guide on how to calibrate your 3d printer.

44 Common 3D Print Problems

by 3D Sourced

Problem descriptions and solutions for just about every possible issue you could have with your 3d printer.

Popular Slicers

Ultimaker Cura

The most popular slicer for 3D printing

Ultimaker Cura is a free and open-source slicer that prepares your 3D models for printing. It's loved by millions of users worldwide for its ease of use, powerful features, and constant updates.

PrusaSlicer

The open-source slicer by Prusa Research

PrusaSlicer is a feature-rich, frequently updated, and highly optimized slicer for 3D printing. It's developed by Prusa Research and offers great support for Prusa 3D printers.

Bambu Studio

The slicer for BambuLab 3D printers

Bambu Studio is a slicer developed by BambuLab for their 3D printers. It's a powerful and easy-to-use slicer that allows you to prepare your 3D models for printing with BambuLab printers.

OrcaSlicer

The newcomer for advanced users

OrcaSlicer is a new slicer that aims to provide advanced users with a powerful and flexible tool. It's based on PrusaSlicer/Slic3r and offers a wide range of features and customization options with rapid development.