El equipo de Obico está familiarizado con la innovación impulsada por IA en la impresión 3D. Anteriormente, creamos El detective de espaguetis, el primer proyecto de IA de código abierto para monitorizar y detectar impresiones 3D fallidas mediante visión artificial.

Ahora, estamos entusiasmados de liderar nuevamente en la era de la IA generativa, esta vez con JusPrin.

👉 Sin cortes. Solo impresión.

🧠 Por qué creamos JusPrin​

La impresión 3D sigue siendo innecesariamente compleja para la mayoría de los usuarios, especialmente el paso de corte. Si bien el software de corte se ha vuelto más eficaz, aún está repleto de jerga técnica, innumerables parámetros y conjeturas basadas en prueba y error.

JusPrin nació de una visión:

¿Qué pasaría si pudiéramos delegar la experiencia de corte a un asistente de inteligencia artificial que siempre esté disponible y personalizado para su impresora y filamento?

En lugar de ajustar manualmente los soportes, los bordes, las velocidades o el relleno, soñamos con una interfaz en la que simplemente pudieras describir tu objetivo (por ejemplo, "I want this deer to stand steadily with nice antlers") y la IA descubriera la mejor estrategia de corte.

💡 ¿Cómo te ayuda JusPrin?​

JusPrin elimina la complejidad del corte tradicional, permitiéndote interactuar con tu impresora 3D en lenguaje sencillo. Tanto si eres principiante como experto en creación, apreciarás lo natural y conversacional que se vuelve la experiencia de impresión.

✨ 1. Simplemente describe lo que quieres​

¿Quieres astas impecables? ¿Extremidades pronunciadas? ¿Detalles nítidos en una figura?

Simplemente describe cómo quieres que quede tu impresión, algo como:

"This model has thin antlers—make sure they don't break and print cleanly."

JusPrin utiliza IA generativa detrás de escena para deducir los parámetros de corte óptimos: tipo de soporte, altura de la capa, ancho del borde y más, sin que usted necesite conocer los detalles técnicos.

🔮 2. O simplemente di "Do the Magic"​

¿No sabes qué preguntar? Solo di:

"Take a look and do the magic."

JusPrin analizará la geometría de su modelo 3D y tomará decisiones de corte inteligentes basándose en las mejores prácticas. Por ejemplo, si detecta características delgadas o altas, puede habilitar automáticamente bordes o reducir la altura de la capa para evitar fallos.

🛠️ 3. ¿Necesita ayuda con una impresión fallida?​

También puedes recurrir a JusPrin si algo sale mal. Simplemente di:

"My print failed halfway up the antlers—what should I change?"

JusPrin te ayudará a solucionar problemas, proponer ajustes y reorganizar el modelo con la configuración actualizada. Considéralo tu asesor de segmentación de guardia, con tecnología de IA.

🎥 Míralo en acción​

¿Quieres ver cómo JusPrin hace su magia?

Vea cómo JusBot analiza un modelo decorativo y aplica configuraciones de corte inteligentes, todo sin que el usuario tenga que tocar un solo menú de corte.

📦 Cómo empezar​

JusPrin está disponible para Windows y macOS.

🛠️ El soporte para Linux estará disponible próximamente.

🚀 Descarga e imprime en 5 sencillos pasos:​

1. Descargar la última versión estable de JusPrin en GitHub.
2. Instala y ejecuta JusPrin: no requiere configuración.
3. Sube tu modelo 3D (STL, OBJ o 3MF).
4. Describe tu objetivo a JusBot o simplemente di "do the magic."
5. Imprime con confianza mientras JusPrin corta tu modelo con ajustes optimizados por IA.

🙏 Agradecimientos especiales​

JusPrin no habría sido posible sin el increíble trabajo realizado por la comunidad de impresión 3D de código abierto.

En particular, queremos agradecer a SoftFever, creador de OrcaSlicer, cuyo código sentó las bases del motor de segmentación de JusPrin. El diseño meticuloso, el rendimiento y la apertura de OrcaSlicer lo han convertido en una herramienta excepcional, y nos enorgullece seguir desarrollándola.

Si te gusta lo que hace JusPrin, ¡te animamos a que también lo apoyes y estrella OrcaSlicer en GitHub!

🧠 JusPrin es de código abierto​

Publicamos JusPrin como código abierto no solo porque creemos en el software abierto y colaborativo, sino porque queremos que sea una herramienta de aprendizaje valiosa para cualquier persona interesada en explorar cómo la IA generativa puede impulsar aplicaciones del mundo real.

Ya sea que sea un desarrollador, un estudiante o un creador curioso, JusPrin ofrece un ejemplo práctico y de producción sobre cómo integrar GenAI en herramientas interactivas.

🔍 Estudia el código. Bifurca. Crea tus propias herramientas. O simplemente explora cómo conectamos los modelos de lenguaje con la lógica de segmentación inteligente.

🔗 Repositorios de GitHub:

• github.com/TheSpaghettiDetective/JusPrin: El lado del cliente.
• github.com/TheSpaghettiDetective/obico-server: El lado del servidor. Parte del servidor Obico.

👥 Únete a la comunidad:

¿Tienes ideas, comentarios o simplemente quieres charlar con otros creadores y desarrolladores?

Únase a nuestro servidor oficial de Discord para conectarse con el equipo y la comunidad detrás de JusPrin y Obico.

¡Las contribuciones, comentarios y solicitudes de extracción siempre son bienvenidos!

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Prusa Slicer and Cura are the top-performing 3D printing slicers, each with its strength. Both PrusaSlicer and Cura are efficient open-source slicers and have a great printer profile setup. 

Where’s the difference? –In everything, PrusaSlicer and Cura are original slicers, unlike Bambu Studio and other slicers that are forks. Their slicing engine, project handling, and features are original and different from one another. PrusaSlicer is essentially a fork of an earlier slicer called Slic3r, but Prusa Research has completely changed the slicer, making it unrecognizable and far better. 

Now, let’s dive straight into PrusaSlicer VS Cura and understand the key differences that can help you define your choice. 

In 3D printing, there are many ways to optimize your prints. Some people upgrade the extruder or tune the bed-leveling, while others focus on adjusting print settings like retraction and speed. However, often both can be achieved by choosing the right slicer. 

Two of the most popular slicers have significant user bases, and this comparison delves into features and user interface perks to help you decide your camp. 

Bambu Studio​

Bambu Studio, developed by Bambu Lab, is based on PrusaSlicer and has recently extended its printer profile to include Creality, Voron, and other big names. However, the slicer still works best with Bambu Lab printers. 

Orca Slicer​

SoftFever developed Orca Slicer as a fork of Bambu Studio by adding more printer presets, detailed print settings and advanced tools for 3D printing. Orca Slicer is similar to Bambu Studio but still has many differences with recent updates. 

User Interface​

User interface of a slicer can save you time, help you manage multiple prints, and utilize slicer features that produce the best results. 

Bambu Studio UI​

When starting your 3D printing journey, many people stick to the slicer that comes with their 3D printer. Whether you're a new user just getting started or an experienced maker weighing your options, the choice of slicer impacts your 3D printing experience and print quality.

Two popular options are Orca Slicer and Cura, both offer a unique solution to slicing and print management. In this blog you'll quickly learn which one to select for your needs.

Slicers can make or break your 3D print - quite literally. Over time, there have been many slicers, but two have remained favorites for the 3D printing community—Orca and Prusa. 

What happens when you have to choose between these two slicers? Let’s dive straight into it the right way!

What Is a Slicer?​

3D printing works layer by layer. Each layer is printed on top of another, and a 3D printing slicer converts your 3D part into 2D layers for the printer to follow and print.

A slicer also sends numerical code which positions the extruder, adjusts layer height, printing parameters, and supports. This makes the choice of slicer important, and switching to a new slicer is often a worthwhile upgrade.

Why Is Orca Slicer So Popular?​

Orca slicer is based on Bambu Studio (slicer for Bambu lab printers) and gives the best of both worlds. It’s an enhanced version of Bambu studio based on Prusa slicer with a more user-friendly interface, wide support for printers and regular updates.

Stringing can be a very frustrating print problem to troubleshoot. It can depend a lot on the geometry of your print; some models may have problems with stringing while others may not even if you slice using the same settings. In this article, we'll go over the causes of strining, and what you can do about it.

If you've ever done any metal machining, you already know that rigidly attaching your stock material to the machine is one of the most important steps in the process. In 3D printing, this is also true. Rigidly attaching the base of your part to the print bed, also known as bed adhesion, is one of the most critical parts of the printing process.

When this fails, it can be difficult and frustrating to debug. The reasons why bed adhesion fails are sometimes not obvious and can be finnicky to reproduce and rectify.

Getting started with 3D printing, you’d expect to simply connect your 3D printer and send your 3D models for printing. Much like plug and play–except you’d need to slice your 3D model first.

3D printing works by printing layers, the slicer among many things, converts the 3D model into layers for the printer. The choice of printing slicer not only determines the quality but also the success rate of prints.

This guide will help you decide the best 3D printing slicer, whether just unpacking your 3D printer or looking to streamline your workflow.

What Is a 3D Printing Slicer?​

A slicer gives a preview of your print, adjusting position and checking any errors on the build plate. It also gives you control over 3D printing parameters like print resolution, infill density, structures for overhangs, temperature controls, and any brims for adhesion. 

A 3D printing slicer works by detecting your 3D printer and using information like extruder, print material, and any inputs like nozzle diameter, creating an appropriate G-code from the print-ready STL file.

What Makes A Beginner-Friendly Slicer?​

Several slicer features are essential for beginners to get started with printing projects. These criteria will help you identify the must-have features.

Ease of Use​

A beginner friendly slicer should have a decluttered interface that makes it easy to navigate essential options and at the same time, offer the flexibility to switch between beginner and advanced modes.

Some slicers color code their printing settings and options to green, yellow, and red, (🟢🟡🔴) guiding users to toggle or change parameter settings.

Novice 3D enthusiasts can tinker with the green settings and advanced users modify the yellow and red parameters.

Season Two of the popular Netflix show Squid Game recently introduced international audiences to the Korean game of Gonggi: a fun, simple game similar to the classic American schoolyard game Jacks. The game involves throwing stones in the air, but the stones are often substituted for colorful plastic pieces - plastic pieces that could be made using a 3D printer! In this post, we'll walk you through the basic rules of the game, as well as how to 3D print your own set of Gonggi stones.

How to play​

At it's core, the game consists of throwing one stone into the air and picking up varying amounts of other stones off a surface. At level one, the player repeatedly throws a stone into the air, picking up a single stone off the surface before catching the thrown stone. At level two, the player does this with two stones per throw. This continues until level four, at which point the maximum number of stones is reached. At level five, the player throws the stones into the air and catches them on the back of their hand, often performing tricks like clapping their hands before catching the thrown stones. Early versions of this game used actual stones, but modern players use plastic sets instead.

For more variations on this game, see here.

Popular Model Sets​

Gonggi by PIETROMULLER on Cults3D​

Since this game was featured in Squid Game, many users have created model sets that match the aesthetic of the pieces shown in the show. This design is great because, since the symbols on top are raised, users without multi-material support can swap their colored filament for white to get the desired symbol contrast.

In 2025, there are more off the shelf 3D printer offerings than ever before. Thanks to constant improvements in the tools we use to slice models and control our printers, it's also never been a better time to be a beginner looking to get into 3D printing. In this article, we'll discuss what features to look for if you're in the market for your first 3D printer.

Criteria​

What does it mean for a 3D printer to be "beginner friendly"? We'll be looking at printers that satisfy several criteria:

Auto-Calibration​

Calibration used to be the most frustrating part of operating a 3D printer. To generate consistent, high-quality prints, users had to tune things like the flow rate, printhead acceleration, and even bed level by hand. Modern 3D printers automatically take care of a lot of these, which can make it easier for beginners to get printing with fewer frustrations.

Software Support​

While it's certainly possible to use any slicer for any 3D printer, this is usually an advanced topic that involves manually setting up your printer's physical specifications in a slicer. For people who are just getting into 3D printing, having a piece of software provided by the manufacturer of the printer massively simplifies the printing process.

Low Cost​

There are plenty of 3D printers that are well worth the money, but it can be a lot to ask of a hobbyist to spend upwards of a thousand dollars on a new tool. Many of us have taken the route of starting out with an inexpensive printer, then upgrading to a more expensive printer as our needs change. Low cost printers allow beginners to test the waters of 3D printing without breaking the bank.