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Update logo/README.md (#62)
Added a description for printing with Ultimaker Cura
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customizable logo to your cases. The script generates a "main" part and a
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"highlight" part, where the main part is the normal case file with the logo cut
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out, and the "inner" part is the logo. This can be used in multi-part printing,
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e.g. in Prusa Slicer. In general you will need to follow these steps:
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e.g. in Prusa Slicer or Ultimaker Cura. In general you will need to follow these steps:
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* Find your logo as a vector graphics file (e.g. SVG)
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* Scale the logo to the right dimensions, using the frame templates
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* Choose inverted or normal mode, and a logo thickness
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* Generate the STL files with GNU make
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* Import the two STL files into your slicer as a multipart print, or print just
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the main part with a color change at an early layer
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The script will only work on linux.
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## Features
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### Importing into Prusa Slicer
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If you're not using Prusa Slicer or a derivative thereof, you will need to find
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your own solution.
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your own solution. If you are using Ultimaker Cura, see below.
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For Prusa Slicer, multipart printing is very simple to set up, if your printer
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supports any type of command to switch filaments. Marlin firmware can be
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you can change filament and start with the next file. Printing brims can be problematic
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if the printed part only touches the build plate on smaller areas than the rest of the
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body does.
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### Importing into Ultimaker Cura
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To print in Ultimkaer Cura with two colors, follw these steps:
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* Click on the folder in the upper left corner and choose the first file. Make sure that on the left side extruder 1 is selected.
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* Click again on the folder and choose the second file. Now select extruder 2 on the left side. Both files should now be visible next to each other.
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* Select both parts (click, hold shift and click on the other part). Rightclick to bring up the context menu, select `Merge Models`.
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* Normally, they should align now. If not, align them manually.
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* Press `slice` and continue as normal.

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