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In Cura, open the files with File > Open File(s).

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You’ll get a zip file, extract the files (right-click > extract here).

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Download a template (let’s say this one to print a case for your Raspberry Pi).On first start, there is a wizard to help you configure everything (especially to connect your printer).Īfter that, you just need to transfer your 3D files to the Raspberry Pi, or download them directly ( Thingiverse seems a good source for this). You can now start Cura directly from the main menu.Īs I told you previously, I’m not an expert on 3D printing, but the application seems pretty easy to use.Enter the application name (Cura) and click on “Browse” to specify the file location:.Choose a Category on the left, Education for example.Click on the Raspberry Pi logo to open the main menu.

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I didn’t get an error on my system, but I know that some packages are required, so you might have to install some if you’re on a light version.Ĭura works, but it isn’t very convenient, you need to go into the folder each time to start it. This way you’ll see if there are any errors. If it doesn’t work, try to start it from a terminal.

Then you just have to double-click on the file in the file explorer to start the application.

If you prefer, you can also do it with the graphical interface: right-click on the file > properties, and then add the “Execute” permission in the “Permissions” tab. Obviously, adjust the file path and version if needed. Sudo chmod +x /home/pi/Downloads/Cura-mb-master-armhf-20210629.AppImage

The easiest way is to open a terminal, and type the following command:

Then you need to add the permission privilege to execute the file.

Just try to keep it in a safe folder (if you delete your Downloads folder regularly, just move it to another location first).

You can keep the AppImage file wherever you want (I will leave it in the Downloads folder for this tutorial).

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Here is how to install Cura on your Raspberry Pi with the AppImage file: Just add the execution permission and double-click on it to start the app. It’s a self-mounting disk image containing the application, no installation is required.

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How to install AppImage files on Raspberry PiĪppImage is a file format used to create and distribute portable software on Linux. I will explain everything in the next step. I hadn’t previously used an AppImage file on Raspberry Pi, so I forgive you if you don’t know what to do with it. Then find the “Assets” section for this version, and download the AppImage file corresponding to your architecture (armhf probably):.I recommend skipping the beta and pre-release version, and finding the “Latest release”.Here is the link to see the recent releases: GitHub.To download the latest version of Cura for the Raspberry Pi, go to the release section of the Cura GitHub project, forked by smartavionics, and download the AppImage file. You can connect your printer to this software, import your 3D files and print them directly.ĭonate to Pencils of Promise Where to download Cura for Raspberry Pi? You are lucky if you have one of their printers, but they also provide free software to control almost any 3D printer: Ultimaker Cura. Cura is the software they created to control their printers. Ultimaker is a manufacturer that creates and sells high-end 3D printers for companies and individuals. Can a Raspberry Pi run Cura? What is Cura? I don’t really need one, but it’s becoming more and more appealing as a hobby :-). Even for models with a solid reputation ( like this one on Amazon), you can find them at a price closer to that of a traditional printer. I will also give you alternatives you can use for 3D printing on Raspberry Pi.īy the way, 3D printers are no longer that expensive.

So, the answer to your question is yes, it’s possible. There is no official release for the Raspberry Pi, but a fork has been created for ARM. Ultimaker Cura can be installed on Raspberry Pi by downloading the AppImage file in the releases section from the GitHub project. I don’t have a 3D printer (yet), but I was interested to see which applications can run on a Raspberry Pi. Using a Raspberry Pi to control a 3D printer is pretty common as it brings many benefits (low power-consumption, connectivity, remote access, etc.). 3D printers and Raspberry Pi are good friends.