3D Slicer Suite

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📄 Official Documentation: Slicer Suite Pro

Version: 1.0

Author: Aleguerra

Compatibility: Blender 4.2+

🚀 Introduction

Slicer Suite Pro is the ultimate tool for those printing large 3D parts. It automates the tedious process of cutting giant models (such as helmets, armor, statues, and props) to fit your printer’s build volume.

Unlike manual boolean cuts, this addon analyzes the part's geometry to automatically create alignment pins (keys), ensuring your parts fit together perfectly after printing.

📥 Installation

  1. Download the addon's .zip file.

  2. Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences.

  3. Click the Add-ons tab and then the Install... button.

  4. Select the downloaded .zip file.

  5. Check the box next to "Object: Slicer Suite Pro" to activate it.

  6. The panel will appear in the 3D View sidebar (shortcut key N), under the "Slicer Suite" tab.

🛠️ How to Use (Workflow)

1. Preparation (Very Important!)

Before slicing, ensure your object is ready:

  • Apply Scale: Select the object and press Ctrl + A > Scale. (The script requires a 1.0 scale to calculate real-world measurements in mm/cm).

  • Check Normals: Faces must be pointing outward (Blue in the Face Orientation overlay).

  • Manifold Mesh: The object must have volume (it cannot be a single flat sheet without thickness).

2. Cut Configuration

In the Slicer Suite panel, configure your settings:

  • Block Size (cm): The maximum size of the cutting cube. Example: For an Ender 3, use 20 or 22. For a Bambu Lab, use 25.

  • Pin Count: How many alignment pins you want per cut face.

    • 1 pin: Places it in the center.

    • 2+ pins: The smart algorithm spreads the pins as far apart as possible.

  • Box Width/Depth (mm): The physical size of the square pin.

  • Tolerance (mm): The 3D printing clearance. The script creates the hole (female) larger than the pin (male) by this value.

    • Recommended: 0.3mm to 0.5mm for PLA/PETG.

3. Slice

  1. Select the object.

  2. Click the SLICE OBJECT button.

  3. Wait for processing. Blender may freeze for a few seconds while calculating complex intersections.

4. Visualization & Inspection

After cutting, use the "View & Assembly" section:

  • Explode: Automatically moves all parts apart so you can verify if pins were correctly generated on internal walls.

  • Reset: Reassembles the parts back to their original position.

5. Export

  1. Click Export STLs....

  2. Choose a folder on your computer.

  3. The script will save each piece as a separate STL file, named automatically (e.g., Helmet_Part_0_0_1.stl).

⚙️ Detailed Parameters

Parameter

Description

Block Size (cm)

Defines the size of the cutting grid (X, Y, Z).

Box Width (mm)

The width of the square alignment pin. For thin walls, use smaller values (e.g., 6mm).

Box Depth (mm)

The total length of the pin. Half will be external (male) and half internal (female).

Pin Count

Defines pin density. The script attempts to place this amount on every detected cut face.

Tolerance (mm)

Creates a gap in the female socket. Essential for printed parts to fit without sanding.

Explode Dist (cm)

The visual distance parts move apart when clicking "Explode".

⚖️ License

This addon is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You are free to use it for both commercial and personal projects.

Support: Found a bug? Contact us at: [email protected]


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Sales 10
Dev Fund Contributor
Published 5 months ago
Blender Version 4.2 - 5.1
Extension Type Add-on
Render Engine Used Blender-Internal, Blender-Game-Engine, Cycles, Eevee
License GPL

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