Advantages to other host software? Hello, I'm new and am just exploring the host software option available. But I can't see why to use a alternative host software over the standard software other than the ability to integrate a different slicer. Other than slicing why do you use a different host software? I don't see much difference between opening - slice to gcode - print over open - slice and print. Do you reccomend one for a Prusa? Thanks for the help, https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,132470,132470#msg-132470 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:22:24 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,132470,132886#msg-132886 Re: Advantages to other host software? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,132470,132886#msg-132886
however repetier host is slick and imports stl, also has multiple slicers.]]> jamesdanielv General Tue, 15 May 2012 10:50:59 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,132470,132753#msg-132753 Re: Advantages to other host software? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,132470,132753#msg-132753 Reprap Blog]]> nigel_mck General Mon, 14 May 2012 14:22:56 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,132470,132483#msg-132483 Re: Advantages to other host software? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,132470,132483#msg-132483 pronterface myself, as it's always works perfectly with the most common firmwares and is regularly updated. Plus, it's simple, fast and stable.

I understand you can get repg to work with some config hacking, and many people seem to like repetier host.

Just be mindful that you don't 'lock yourself down' to using only one specific set of tools. Try out various host softwares, slicers and firmwares from time to time.]]> Nudel General Sat, 12 May 2012 10:10:07 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,132470,132470#msg-132470 Advantages to other host software? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,132470,132470#msg-132470
I'm new and am just exploring the host software option available.
But I can't see why to use a alternative host software over the standard software other than the ability to integrate a different slicer. Other than slicing why do you use a different host software? I don't see much difference between opening - slice to gcode - print over open - slice and print.

Do you reccomend one for a Prusa?

Thanks for the help,]]> tjhj2 General Sat, 12 May 2012 08:54:27 -0400