KISSlicer

KISSlicer is a lightweight graphic tool whose purpose is to help you analyze and slice 3D files. You can use the application before you intend to print files, as it allows you to tweak the printer speed and set up the slice precision, gap and prime pillar.

The utility gives you the possibility to choose between three different GUI modes, namely Beginner, Medium or Expert. The Expert one shows all available configuration settings in the main window and is suitable for professionals, while the others have to offer fewer options.

The design is not intuitive and easy to decode, so you need to arm yourself with extra patience for discovering the program’s features. A help manual is not included in the package so experimenting with the built-in parameters is your only chance to understand how it works.

KISSlicer helps you import data from STL mesh files, preview the 3D model directly in the main window, zoom in or out of the object, as well as move the object to the right or left.

The program comes packed with tons of settings for helping you define the style in terms of skin thickness, number of loops, and extrusion width. Plus, you can define the support parameters and material (e.g. diameter, temperature, fan/cool, flow adjustments).

When it comes to setting up printer options, you are given the power to control hardware (e.g. number of extruders, loop, bed size, center), firmware (e.g. firmware type, file extension, comments), extruders (e.g. material, gain and axis), as well as speed (fast with lower quality or slow with precise details) parameters.

KISSlicer is also able to detect errors and display notification messages in case the model cannot be printed with the current settings.

In conclusion, KISSlicer hosts an impressive and powerful suite of features under its hood for helping you take 3D files and generate path information (G-code) for a 3D printer.