3D Printing Software: EPIC supports the use of many different 3D design packages. We recommend Inventor 360, a free tool that is easy to use and works well with our printers.
PCB Layout Software: We recommend Eagle PCB design software
3D Modeling - Developing Object Models
- Student free Autodesk - Fusion 360 (Links to an external site.)
- Autodesk Inventor (Links to an external site.) - Free Educational Version Download
Slicing Packages - Developing Code from Model to Run the Printer
- Simplify3D (Links to an external site.) - Provided in the EPIC lab.
- PrusaSlicer (Links to an external site.) - Free Download
- Slic3r (Links to an external site.) - Provided in the lab or download free.
PCB Design Software
- Autodesk Eagle (Links to an external site.)- Free Educational Version Download
Import the Parts Pal Library into Eagle
1. Download the FYE Parts Pal Library for Eagle - 1stYearEngineering.lbr
2. Open a New Schematic
3. Browse and import the library through the library manager
Milling Machine Software
- Bantam Tools Desktop (Links to an external site.) - Free Online Software