How To Connect Ender 3 To PC

December 2022 · 2 minute read

In recent years I am sure you have heard and read about 3D printers and how they will bring revolution not only in the field of technology but also in the areas of Biotechnology and nano-technology. For all those people who are watching series like Star Trek and Star wars, the concept of 3D printers should not be new, it is just after twenty years we are able to bring into the physical state.

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For days I was doing a brainstorming session on what I can write about 3D printers then I realized that ender3 will be the best step to start my journey in the 3D printer world. 

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In this article, we will discuss how you can connect ender 3 to PC. But before going in-depth, we will highlight the required hardware.

  • Micro USB cable
  • Ender 3 
  • SD card
  • SD card reader 
  • Desktop PC  
  • Steps in connecting Ender 3 to PC 

    The first step is to connect the USB cable with the computer. The length of the USB cable should be according to the distance between the computer and the USB cable.

    Connect the second part of the USB with Ender 3. The Computer will automatically confirm that it has detected a new device. 

    The next step is to install Slicer. The Slicer is software that enables to send of prints for printing. The Cura is one of the most popular software, and it provides updates after regular intervals. 

    Now you have to add Cura to the 3D printer , this can be done in the setting session 

    Now the last step that makes prints. Open the design file available in Cura and select the file you want to print. 

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