I don’t own any 3D printing gear yet. As a strictly Ubuntu Linux user, I downloaded the Linux Bambu Studio from github and got it to show up on my machine.
I’d like to hear from other Linux users about their experience with the Bambu software environment generally and any other software used to produce their products. I run the Linux version of BricsCAD 3D software that’s AutoCAD compatible but have no other graphics software experience. What else should I be investigating ?
My use of this technology is mostly for engineering work and my quadcopter and RC planes hobby.
you’ll be able to print out of linux no problems. I have both BS and Orcaslicer setup and they work as intended on a dual boot system running Linux Mint and Win10. As long as you can save out as stl you can load that into the slicer. While I do manage some print jobs from linux if I’m working on a model in CAD it’s usually in Win10.
Thank you for the reply. Why the need for Orcaslicer? Doesn’t BS handle the whole job you want done?
In case you’re interested, I specifically purchased a license for BricsCAD to avoid Windows since that product is available in all the major flavors. It’s an excellent AutoCAD knock off.
OrcaSlicer is based on Bambu Studio, but offers additional settings and calibrations that are not available in Studio. I prefer the Orca calibrations, with results stored on the computer. Studio results are stored on the printer, and will be erased if the firmware is restored to factory settings.
I do still have Studio installed, mostly to stay aware of changes and to understand postings here on the forum. Nearly all of my actual printing is done through OrcaSlicer.
This is the type of subtle differentiation information I was looking for.
Initially, I’m investigating Bambu printers from the ‘it just works’ perspective, not wanting to get into 3D printing as a hobby although my engineering background will probably cause me to delve deeper just due to curiosity.
Is there any way to get the “Open in Bambu Studio” button on Makerworld objects to launch the Linux version? That’s the only reason I dual-boot over to Win11 and would love to just stay in Ubuntu.
There is one thing only Windows users get (I run macOS) with Bambu Studio and that is “fix model” which is sometimes needed after cutting. My current workaround is to fix it in F360 (or just print it anyway after a sanity check in the preview).
Haven’t figured that one out yet. We only use Ubuntu, but I couldn’t see myself booting into Windows just for that. Hopefully they get full integration soon though, as it is convenient.
Hi,
I’m not a Bambu Studio user yet, but the Linux version runs on my Ubuntu.
I also use FreeCAD under Ubuntu to design and Tinkercad online for simpler things.
greeting
Sepp
A few days ago, I realized that the dwg file format isn’t supported in the 3D world, to the best of my knowledge.
I run BricsCAD Platinum, an AutoCAD clone, for my welding and other projects and BricsCAD won’t import any of the CAD files on printables.com, for example. I’m trying to figure out how to get my drawings into the 3D space since I don’t want to learn another CAD app and I’m not paying for the BricsCAD tool that does do exports of the kind the 3D world expects.
Anyone else using AutoCAD or BricsCAD that uses the dwg file format as the default?
BricsCAD Communicator is kind of expensive, but I think BricsCAD Shape can read a .dwg and export an .stl, and it is said to be free. I’m not sure if there is a Linux version available, didn’t want register just to find out.
Good morning, I have been doing 3D printing as a hobby for about 2 years. After many attempts, I’m currently stuck on the Prusa slicer. It also runs 100% on Linux. I had previously sliced a lot with Cura and was often disappointed.
With Prusa it’s easy to do at your fingertips Above all, the many innovations through updates are amazing with Prusa. Bambu Studio is also a powerful slicing tool, but I don’t have enough experience with it yet. Installing it was really easy under Ubuntu. You can compare it with running an EXE file under WIN. In my opinion, both slicers are the best on the market.
Advantage of Prusa - the forum is translated into many languages. Here I have to take the detour via Google Translate.
3D software to create, FreeCAD - because it’s also free and runs on Linux. It’s even available in the package sources. However, FreeCAD is not easy to use. Very extensive. Changing the objects later usually leads to chaos.
Then I’ll take a look at this BricsCAD. Thanks for the tip.
Happy Sunday everyone
greeting
Sepp
I completely forgot about Shape. I tested it years ago before purchasing BricsCAD. I’ll download the latest version to see what it can do. All I want it for is to export a file type that the 3D software community will accept.
BricSYS is the company, BricsCAD and Shape are their products. BricsCAD is a full feature 3D package and is now sold on a subscription basis. I bought mine before they went to that model. I bought it because it runs under Ubuntu and at the time there was nothing else I tested as good.
dwg and dxf are both Autodesk file formats. Neither are typically utilized in the industry to transfer 3D data if you will but are capable. In CAD, “3D Solids” is what AutoCAD creates for 3D objects, but that data is not recognized by true solid modeling software such as Inventor, SW, etc.
Data in a dwg file would have to be exported or saved to a different format, stl if possible for example.
Not sure what all is available on printables but for example attempting to load an .stl file into Inventor or Fusion360, it isn’t a direct process. I assume it has to be the same for other CAD software. Not much help here other than to state dwg isn’t the file format you’d typically want to work in if your end goal is 3D shapes to be easily exchanged with other systems.
My brief look into this file type issue informs me that .step files are commonly made available to represent the CAD model. I hadn’t run across that file format before.
I suspect AutoCAD’s .dwg file format has to be the world’s most often used CAD format or atleast one of them. I just found it odd and unexpected that it wouldn’t be one used in the 3D world.
I downloaded Bricsys’s Shape product but haven’t installed it yet under Ubuntu because I’m waiting on a new video board. Bricsys fingerprints the machine their software is loaded on and a change of video board is likely to give me issues in my primary CAD app, BricsCAD. After I upgrade the video board and get BricsCAD satisfied it’s not pirated, since I have a license, I’ll install Shape to see what it offers in file conversions and report back here.
.stp or .step is one of the most common file types used to share 3D models between various CAD software packages.
While AutoCAD has been around a long time, those file formats were created before solid modeling was present.
I used to provide Autodesk software support for 3M worldwide. They also had every available solid modeling software available to their users and AutoCAD “3D” .dwg’s was one of the odd ball file formats to be able to bring into other solid modeling packages as “AutoCAD Mechanical” had to be installed in order to generate a .stp file from an Acad .dwg file.
I might have downloaded and installed Bricscad yrs ago but never messed around with it. If it is a solid modeling software then it should be able to export .stp files at a min., possibly igis files too but those are not ideal for 3D as it will just be wireframe and not true solids.
Looks like “Communicator for BricsCAD” may be what you are looking for?
Above all, the many innovations through updates are amazing with Prusa. Bambu Studio is also a powerful slicing tool, but I don’t have enough experience with it yet. Installing it was really easy under Ubuntu. You can compare it with running an EXE file under WIN. In my opinion, both slicers are the best on the market.