Using Slic3r to print different resolutions
Slic3r has a much simpler approach when changing resolution settings. Unlike Skeinforge, Slic3r requires the user to input the printer's nozzle size. Along with a preference setting for layer height, Slic3r automatically adjusts the slicer for different resolutions.
Getting ready
The Thingiverse website is a file-sharing site of user-created digital designs. It has many small models that can be used to make quick and efficient print tests. We'll use the one that's designed for surface calibration. It's a good shape for testing resolutions and small enough to print quickly, without much filament waste. It can be downloaded at www.thingiverse.com/thing:39050.
How to do it...
We will proceed as follows:
Open Slic3r. Under Printer Settings in Extruder 1, adjust the Nozzle diameter to your nozzle size.
Under Print Settings in Layers and perimeters, adjust the Layer height to 0.4 mm.
Slice the STL file and click on Save.
Print the model.
Repeat the preceding...
