Connect Your Printer
Connect your 3D printer in just a few steps. It all starts here!
All Activities
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Printer Compatibility
Is your 3D printer compatible with the Polar Cloud? Start here to find out.
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Getting your Username and PIN
To connect a 3D printer to the Polar Cloud, you'll need some binding information - follow these steps to learn where to find your Username and PIN!
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Sign in to the Polar Cloud
Being able to access your printer requires that you sign in first, we need to know who you are! Signing up is easy and only takes a few seconds.
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How to Slice and Print
This video walks you through how to upload, slice, and print an object on the Polar Cloud in less than 2 minutes.
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Accessing Your Printer's Camera Feed
Checking on your print via the printer's built-in webcam is a great way to add a little peace-of-mind to your printing.
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Creating a Print Job
The main event! This article teaches you all you need to know about how to 3D print on the Polar Cloud.
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TECH-201: Connecting Printers
Earn your "Printer Connector" certification by completing this assessment.
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Uploading STL, 3MF, or G-code Files to the Polar Cloud
To print an object using the Polar Cloud, you must first upload an object. Click here to learn more.
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Flashforge Resellers (Afinia, Monoprice, Bresser, Robo, Arçelik, Sharebot, etc.)
Flashforge private-labels a number of other printers available on the market. For those that ship with Polar Cloud Enabled firmware, learn how to connect them here so you can view your camera and start sending prints.
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Advanced Build Plate Settings!
This article provides a deep dive into optimizing build plate settings for precise 3D printing. It covers advanced techniques like fine-tuning adhesion methods, adjusting initial layer height, and configuring specific materials for consistent results. Ideal for users looking to elevate...
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Dremel Digilab 3D40/3D45
Learn how to connect your Dremel 3D Printer, view the camera, and troubleshoot common issues.
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Using Your Printer
This path is for people who already know how to 3D print. If you’ve spent years slicing on your desktop, this isn’t about relearning the basics. It’s about understanding how those same ideas show up inside the Polar Cloud, what’s...
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Reprap / Other (via Octoprint)
Through OctoPrint's support of the Polar Cloud, you can securely control your 3D printer remotely over the Internet! To see if your 3D printer is supported by OctoPrint, check OctoPrint's supported printers page.
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Can You Print Anything? A Lesson On "Printability"
3D printing may seem like magic, and it is - but printing certain objects takes careful consideration. Knowing what you're up against means fewer failed prints, and less wasted time/filament.
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Turn a Photo into a 3D Printable Model
Learn how to upload a photo to Polar Cloud and automatically generate a 3D printable model. This walkthrough shows the full workflow - from image upload to slicing and printing - along with tips for getting the best results.
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Welcome to Premium
Overview of what’s included, how to check your subscription status, and how to access premium features.
