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Print Profiles on Pantheon Slicer 3 have improved geometric tolerancing that may change the way your parts fit from previous Slicers.
Introduction
Pantheon Slicer is how we convert our 3D models into g-code the HS3 can use to make parts. Slicing software is equivalent to CAM or programming in the CNC world. The slicer takes parts and “slices” them into layers that the printer prints. The slicer generates the exact path the nozzle follows. Things like wall thicknesses, top and bottom thicknesses, speeds, support structures etc. are all configured in the slicer.
Pantheon Slicer is compatible with Windows 10, 11, Mac OS Intel and Apple M1 and newer devices.
TODO: Slicer overview video
Please read this entire document before slicing and printing with the Pantheon HS3.
Setup and Installation
Windows
Download and run the .msi installer above.
Once installation finishes you can launch the application. The config wizard can be skipped with the “x” button as the HS3 is the only option for configuration.
MacOS
Download the .dmg file above. Copy the PantheonSlicer.app file into your Applications folder.
Once installation finishes you can launch the application. The config wizard can be skipped with the “x” button as the HS3 is the only option for configuration.
Importing a Part
Pantheon Slicer 3 is compatible with the following file formats: .STL, .OBJ, .3MF, .AMF, .STEP, .STP
You can drag and drop files directly into the Pantheon Slicer window or use the add button or File→Import→Import 3MF… highlighted below.
Orienting a Part
You will need to rotate the part onto a face to print it, your part may import in the correct orientation already, but this step is often necessary
The Easiest way to do this is to use the Lay-on-face tool. Click your model, then click the Lay on face button. Faces will appear on your part, select the one you want contacting the bed and the object will rotate into place.
Slicer Settings
Printer, Filament and Process settings can be found on the left panel.
Important: If you want to choose a different filament material, click on the Processdrop down menu (highlighted on the image below), instead of Filament. Once you pick a Process, Filament will change automatically. We strongly believe that each material requires its own unique process and thus have linked them together.
Process Settings
Select the profile according to the material you are printing with. We have tuned these defaults to be effectively for most applications. If changes are required to fit your needs, these defaults will be an effective starting point.
PETG-CF
Default setting for Carbon Fiber PETG parts.
PA-CF
Default setting for Carbon Fiber Nylon parts.
PA-GF
Default setting for Glass Fiber Nylon parts.
Filament Settings
More information about our filaments can be found here: Pantheon Filaments
PETG-CF
general purpose material:
45-50 MPa tensile, depending on process settings
Operating temp up to 70°C
Great layer bonding - 85% isotropic
Good UV/chemical resistances
All the printed parts on the HS3 motion system and frame are printed in CF-PETG
PA-CF
High temp, High Stiffness, High strength
95-120 MPa tensile, depending on the process settings
Operating temps up to 140°C
Super stiff - 8150 MPa modulus
Resistant to creep at high temps
We use this for components on the print head exposed to high temperatures
PA-GF
High temp, high impact, high lubricity
90-110 MPa tensile, depending on the process settings
Operating temp up to 95°C
Low friction, high lubricity
We use this for most of our assembly jigging
Printer Settings
Pantheon HS3 0.4 Nozzle
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Slicing and Exporting
Once you have imported a model, orientated it, and selected your process settings you can slice and export the file (.gcode).
Click the Slice plate button, then the Export G-code Button, and save the file.
You are now ready to upload and print on the HS3.
Application Update
Updates come in 2 types:
1. Software update
On software start up, you may see a pop-up notifying a new version of the Slicer is available. Clicking Download will lead you to the Download page mentioned above. Follow the same instruction to install the newer version.
Important: When a newer version is installed, you need to run the set-up wizard again to load the updated profiles. Go to Settings→Help→Setup Wizard.
2. Profile update
Profile updates will show up as a notification on the right bottom corner. Click Detail->OK, and the profile updates should be applied automatically.
Troubleshooting
Profiles Failed to Load
If any of the 3 sections (shown below) are set to Default, then it means the slicer failed to load the corresponding profile:
You should try a clean installation:
On Windows system
Delete the configuration folder and re-run the set-up wizard.
Go to
Setttings→Help→Show Configuration Folder(Shown below). It will open a PantheonSlicer-3 folderClose the application.
Delete the PantheonSlicer-3 folder. (*If you have made any custom changes/profiles, you need to move the
userfolder to somewhere else, and put it back later)Open the application, and re-run the setup wizard.
Re-install the application.
Follow the instructions above to remove the configuration folder.
Uninstall the application, and re-install the application.
On macOS
Delete the configuration folder and re-run the set-up wizard.
Go to
Help→Show Configuration Folder(Shown below). It will open a PantheonSlicer-3 folder
Close the application.
Delete the PantheonSlicer-3 folder. (*If you have made any custom changes/profiles, you need to move the
userfolder to somewhere else, and put it back later)
Open the application, and re-run the setup wizard.
Re-install the application.
Follow the instructions above to remove the configuration folder.
Remove the application, and re-install the application.
Source Code
Source code for PantheonSlicer-3 can be viewed and downloaded here:
https://github.com/Pantheon-Design/PantheonSlicer-3