Het Obico-team is geen onbekende als het gaat om AI-gestuurde innovatie in 3D-printen. We hebben eerder De Spaghettidetective ontwikkeld, het eerste open-source AI-project dat mislukte 3D-prints monitort en detecteert met behulp van computer vision.

We zijn er trots op dat we opnieuw het voortouw mogen nemen in het tijdperk van generatieve AI, dit keer met JusPrin.

👉 Geen knippen. Gewoon printen.

🧠 Waarom we JusPrin hebben gebouwd​

3D-printen blijft onnodig complex voor de meeste gebruikers, vooral de slicing-stap. Hoewel slicing-software steeds capabeler is geworden, zit het nog steeds vol met vakjargon, talloze parameters en trial-and-error-gissingen.

JusPrin is ontstaan uit een visie:

Wat als we snij-expertise konden delegeren aan een AI-assistent die altijd beschikbaar is en is afgestemd op uw printer en filament?

In plaats van het handmatig aanpassen van de steunen, randen, snelheden of invulling, droomden we van een interface waarin u eenvoudig uw doel kunt beschrijven (bijv. "I want this deer to stand steadily with nice antlers") en de AI de beste snijstrategie bepaalt.

💡 Hoe helpt JusPrin jou?​

JusPrin elimineert de traditionele complexiteit van het snijden door je in duidelijke taal met je 3D-printer te laten communiceren. Of je nu een beginner of een ervaren maker bent, je zult waarderen hoe natuurlijk en interactief de printervaring wordt.

✨ 1. Beschrijf gewoon wat je wilt​

Wil je een strak gewei? Sterke overhangende delen? Scherpe details op een beeldje?

Beschrijf eenvoudig hoe u wilt dat uw afdruk eruit komt te zien, bijvoorbeeld:

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

JusPrin maakt achter de schermen gebruik van generatieve AI om de optimale snijparameters af te leiden: ondersteuningstype, laaghoogte, randbreedte en meer, zonder dat u de technische details hoeft te kennen.

🔮 2. Of zeg gewoon "Do the Magic"​

Weet je niet wat je moet vragen? Zeg dan gewoon:

"Take a look and do the magic."

JusPrin analyseert de geometrie van uw 3D-model en neemt intelligente slicingbeslissingen op basis van best practices. Als het bijvoorbeeld dunne of hoge objecten detecteert, kan het automatisch randen inschakelen of de laaghoogte verlagen om fouten te voorkomen.

🛠️ 3. Hulp nodig met een mislukte afdruk?​

Ook als er iets misgaat, kunt u bij JusPrin terecht. Zeg gewoon:

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

JusPrin helpt u bij het oplossen van problemen, stelt aanpassingen voor en slict het model opnieuw met bijgewerkte instellingen. Zie het als uw slicingconsultant op afroep, aangestuurd door AI.

🎥 Zie het in actie​

Wil je JusPrin zijn magie zien doen?

Bekijk hoe JusBot een decoratief model analyseert en intelligente snij-instellingen toepast, allemaal zonder dat de gebruiker ook maar één snijmenu hoeft aan te raken.

📦 Hoe te beginnen​

JusPrin is beschikbaar voor Windows en macOS.

🛠️ Linux-ondersteuning komt binnenkort.

🚀 Downloaden en afdrukken in 5 eenvoudige stappen:​

1. Download de nieuwste stabiele release van JusPrin GitHub Releases.
2. Installeer en start JusPrin – geen installatie of configuratie vereist.
3. Upload je 3D-model (STL, OBJ of 3MF).
4. Beschrijf je doel aan JusBot – of zeg gewoon "do the magic."
5. Print met vertrouwen terwijl JusPrin je model snijdt met behulp van AI-geoptimaliseerde instellingen.

🙏 Speciale dank​

JusPrin zou niet mogelijk zijn geweest zonder het ongelooflijke werk van de open source 3D-printgemeenschap.

In het bijzonder willen we SoftFever bedanken, de maker van OrcaSlicer, wiens codebase de basis legde voor de slicing engine van JusPrin. Het doordachte ontwerp, de prestaties en de openheid van OrcaSlicer hebben het tot een uitstekende tool gemaakt – en we zijn er trots op dat we hierop voortbouwen.

Als u tevreden bent met wat JusPrin doet, moedigen wij u aan om ook ster OrcaSlicer op GitHub te steunen!

🧠 JusPrin is open source​

We hebben JusPrin niet alleen open source gemaakt omdat we geloven in open, collaboratieve software, maar ook omdat we willen dat het een waardevol leermiddel wordt voor iedereen die geïnteresseerd is in het ontdekken hoe generatieve AI echte toepassingen kan aansturen.

Of u nu een ontwikkelaar, student of nieuwsgierige maker bent, JusPrin biedt een werkend, productieklaar voorbeeld van hoe u GenAI kunt integreren in interactieve tools.

🔍 Bestudeer de code. Fork hem. Bouw je eigen tools. Of ontdek gewoon hoe we taalmodellen hebben verbonden met intelligente slicinglogica.

🔗 GitHub-opslagplaatsen:

• github.com/TheSpaghettiDetective/JusPrin: De clientzijde.
• github.com/TheSpaghettiDetective/obico-server: De serverzijde. Onderdeel van de Obico-server.

👥 Word lid van de community:

Heb je ideeën, feedback of wil je gewoon chatten met andere makers en ontwikkelaars?

Sluit je aan bij onze officiële Discord-server om in contact te komen met het team en de community achter JusPrin en Obico.

🧪 Bijdragen, feedback en pull-requests zijn altijd welkom!

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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.