# Generate 3D Printing G-code with Cura

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:date: **Update: 2020/08/17**
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## Generate G-code with Cura

**1. Click** [**here**](https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura) **to download Cura software.**

**2. Download Cura configuration files and testing models on our Download Center.**

[**Cura Profile for Rotrics DexArm**](https://www.rotrics.com/pages/download)

**3. Open Cura, add printer into the software according to the following instructions:**

It's required to add new printer when you open Cura for the first time. After adding, please jump to step 4 for generating G-code.

A. Click **`Machine`** and add a printer.

`Machine -> Add printer -> Add a non-networked printer -> Custom -> Custom FFF printer`

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B. Change **`Printer name`** into`Rotrics V1.0` , click**`Add`** to add a new printer.

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C. Set the printer settings and extruder parameters:

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* X(Width) - 150 mm  \*this is the width of Rotrics plate. For other plate, please use related width.
* Y(Depth) - 150 mm  \*this is the length of Rotrics plate. For other plate, please use related length.
* Z(Height) - 270 mm
* Origin at center - Yes
* G-code flavor - Marlin
* X min - 0
* Y min - 0
* X max - 0 
* Y max - 0
* Start G-code, set the module as 3D printing module, set the filament position as 0 and motion mode as straight-line mode

```
;Start G-code
M888 P3
G92 E0 
M2000 
```

* End G-code, stop the cooling fan and stop heating the nozzle and lift up the nozzle after print is finished.

```
;End G-code
M106 S0
M104 S0
G91 
G0 Z20
G90
```

* Set extruder and filament parameters:

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* Nozzle Size - 0.4 mm
* Compatible material diameter - 1.75 mm

D. Click **`Next`**to complete printer setting

4\. Click **`Rotrics V1.0 -> Manage printers -> Profiles -> Import`** to import the recommended Rotrics printing configuration files.

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:man\_mage: **Tips:** If you haven't downloaded the configuration file in Step 2, click the following file to download > [**Cura Profile for Rotrics DexArm**](https://www.rotrics.com/pages/download)
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You can also customize the printing parameters according to different filaments: layer height, fill density, printing temperature, print speed. 

5\. Upload your 3D model into workspace.

![](/files/-M7RfPXPaL06NhPmnEcN)

You can get 3D models from these methods: 

* Use 3D design software, like Fusion 360, Solidworks. 
* Use 3D scanner. 
* Through 3D model sharing website like [Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/).

6\. Adjust 3D model size, orientation with the left control section. 

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:brain: **Note:** Make sure you've selected the correct machine and print profile before slicing. 
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7\. Click **`Slice`** and then **`Save to File`** , save the G-code to your computer. 


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