Updated 6-12-2025

Once you have your .stl 3d object file, you’re ready to slice your model for printing. At the NEM space, you can use the Chitubox or Lychee slicing software. (Due to recent software updates, Lychee tends to produce better results in general.)

For most cases, you can leave the printer and resin settings as they are. We have an Elegoo Saturn S, and you can just leave the resin settings on ‘normal’, which is set as the default on the slicer. The resin we provide at the space is Elegoo Standard Grey V2

If you’re trying to set this up at home, just hit the 3D printer button at the top left.

Click through the pull down menus to select our printer and resin, there will be a good profile available to use.

Use the center ‘add files’ button to add your object to the slicer.

You’ll see your object appear in the center of the build plate space. Notice the icons on the left. Here you can use the different tools to resize, and orient your part. Generally you should just use the auto-orientation option and this will be the best way to print your object.

Next is the supports section, click the ‘prepare’ tab near the top center to switch to this screen. This is where you can generate supports for your model. As discussed in the training course, 99% of the time you can just use the ‘auto support’ option and that will work fine. (seen on the right)

Here you can also manually add supports if you see any areas that are still floating islands. As discussed in the training, you don’t want any part of the model “appearing out of nowhere” as you use the layer slider on the right. The buttons on the right allow you to manually add and remove individual supports.

Once you are satisfied with your setup, use the export tab and then the green export button to export .ctb file to thethumb drive.

Now you’re ready to set up the physical printing process. Here is the inside of the Resin tent, the two saturn printers on on the main table.