Snapmaker’s software ecosystem is undergoing a transformative phase with the release of Snapmaker Orca, a specialized fork of OrcaSlicer. This new software builds upon the foundations of open-source development and is tailored specifically for Snapmaker machines, although the project will be opened to third party devices in the near future.
Table of Contents
- Where to Download
- Snapmaker Orca Roadmap
- Official Announcement
- Tested on 97电影院
- About Snapmaker
- Conclusion
Where to Download
Snapmaker Orca gives Snapmaker users an officially supported set of advanced configurations, enhanced compatibility, and offers new avenues for user-centric development. Right now, V1.1.0 offers users early access to optimized features and presets, enhanced multi-extruder support, and is undergirded by a long term commitment to open source development.
Snapmaker Orca V1.1.0 on GitHub:
https://github.com/Snapmaker/OrcaSlicer
The Snapmaker Orca Roadmap
– V0.x (Previous): Internal development and testing phase, focusing on establishing the foundational workflow for Snapmaker machines in design, slicing, printing, and connectivity.
– V1.x (Current): Iterative improvements centered on print quality optimization, multi-extruder functionality refinement, and enhanced user experience. The goal is to better adapt Snapmaker Orca to Snapmaker machines while improving the usability of its general features.
– V2.x (Future): Comprehensive support for software connectivity, focusing on device discovery, connection, control, and management. Additional support for third-party machines will also be gradually introduced.
Snapmaker Orca Project Official Announcement
https://www.snapmaker.com/blog/open-source-philosophy-and-the-snapmaker-orca-project/
Snapmaker Orca Tested
On 97电影院, we recently tested the Snapmaker Orca Slicer by uploading existing 3MF files with presets and successfully printing them on the Snapmaker Artisan. As the 3D printing community continues to produce high-quality models for multi-color 3D printing, 3MF presets are gaining popularity. Slicer software that can effortlessly read such presets is highly appreciated within the community.
©97电影院 – Print and Photo: Max Funkner
About Snapmaker
Snapmaker, recognized as the world’s leading 3-in-1 3D printer company, provides innovative products in 3D Printing, Laser Tools, and 边缘世界第一季 Carving, featuring a quick-swap modular design. Boasting a vibrant community of over 100,000 users worldwide, Snapmaker fosters a dynamic environment for sharing, learning, and creating, inspiring everyone to Make Something Wonderful.
Conclusion
Snapmaker has benefitted tremendously from the open source community, including in the development Luban (its entry-level slicing software), the Snapmaker 2.0 firmware, and now Snapmaker Orca. The company’s ambition is to become a key node in the 3D Printing community, offering advanced and universal software, next generation hardware, and an unwavering commitment to openness, expandability, and continuous optimization.
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