How to set ChituBox (and CB PRO) to SLICE Models for NOVA3D Printers

30 Mar 20213:273.3K views#15 of 49 in 3D Printing

A short one. In March 2021 NOVA3D made it possible to slice for their resin printers in ChiTuBox (and ChiTuBox Pro). I couldn't find anything about it online, so I asked the company and made this quick guide.

Setting up ChiTuBox for NOVA3D

First, download the files from the link in the video description: a PDF guide plus the plugin and printer profiles. The procedure works on both PC and Mac.

  1. Open ChiTuBox and go to Help → Plugins.
  2. Click Import plugins, locate the downloaded NOVA3D plugin (version 1.0.4 in my case) and import it. It should appear in the list. Close the window.
  3. Set up the printer: choose the default printer and click OK.
  4. Import the NOVA3D printer profiles: select all of them and click Open. All the NOVA3D printers now appear in the list.
  5. Select your printer and, if you like, rename it.
  6. Slice your model, then choose the output extension. There are three NOVA3D options. For my Elfin2 Mono SE I use the Mono one, even if it says "not approved". Don't worry about that.
  7. Save the file. ChiTuBox writes it and converts it, and it's ready to print.

That's it. Easy. I know how much I appreciate it when someone shows me something I couldn't find, so I hope this saves you some time.

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