Snapmaker Luban
Open-source 3-in-1 slicer and machine control software for Snapmaker 3D printing, laser and CNC machines.
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About Snapmaker Luban
Snapmaker Luban is the desktop software Snapmaker makes for its own machines. It covers the three modes those machines support: slicing models for 3D printing, preparing laser engraving and cutting jobs, and generating toolpaths for CNC carving. It also handles machine control, so a job can be prepared and sent from one program.
The project is developed in the open on GitHub, with a long commit history and community translations. It suits owners of Snapmaker machines who want one tool for all three toolheads.
Strengths
- Handles 3D printing, laser and CNC in one program
- Includes machine control as well as job preparation
- Source code is public with an active history
Limitations
- Built around Snapmaker machines rather than printers in general
- Less useful if you only need a general FDM slicer
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- Snapmaker
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Owners of Snapmaker 3-in-1 machines
- Categories
- 3D and CAD, 3D printing
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
Alternatives to Snapmaker Luban
Compare allSoftware that can replace Snapmaker Luban for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.
Snapmaker Orca
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Snapmaker Orca is an AGPL-3.0 OrcaSlicer fork for Snapmaker 3D printers that also supports other printers, but it covers 3D printing only, without laser or CNC.
Kiri:Moto
Generate 3D-printing and CNC toolpaths in a browser.
Kiri:Moto is an MIT-licensed browser tool generating both 3D-printing and CNC toolpaths, running on the web rather than as a desktop app with machine control.
OrcaSlicer
A slicer built around calibration, with temperature towers and flow tests you run from inside the program.
OrcaSlicer is an AGPL-3.0 FDM slicer with built-in calibration tests and broad printer profiles, but it has no laser or CNC workflows.
UltiMaker Cura
The most widely used free slicer for filament 3D printers, with profiles for hundreds of machines.
UltiMaker Cura is an LGPL-3.0 filament slicer with profiles for hundreds of printers and plugins, but it handles only 3D printing, not laser or CNC.
MatterControl
Open-source desktop app for designing, slicing and controlling 3D prints on Windows, Mac and Linux.
MatterControl combines design, slicing and printer control in one open-source desktop app, but focuses on 3D printing rather than laser and CNC.
Similar software
Related functionality, not necessarily a direct replacement.
Repetier-Host
Desktop host software that places, slices, previews and prints models on FDM 3D printers.
OctoPrint
Control and monitor a 3D printer from a browser.
PrusaSlicer
Prusa Research's slicer, based on Slic3r, for both filament and resin printers and no account required.
