# Orca Slicer

Orca Slicer is an open source slicer for FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3D printers that converts 3D models into machine instructions. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, ZimaOS and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1419/orca-slicer

## Description

Orca Slicer is an open source slicer for FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3D printers that converts 3D models into machine instructions. It manages print profiles and multi-plate jobs, and can run as a web-based container for server-side slicing. It is useful for makers and homelab users who want a customizable, actively maintained slicer.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, ZimaOS.

## Health score

66/100 (Good), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 18 days ago)
- Popular: 45 (185 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 40 (4 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Documentation: https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-orcaslicer
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/orcaslicer
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/orcaslicer
- GitHub: https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-orcaslicer
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/orcaslicer-0mlqlyn0fadob7?q=orcaslicer

## Common questions

### What LinuxServer.io container options are advertised for Orca Slicer?

The container is described as providing regular application updates, easy user mappings via PGID and PUID, an s6 overlay base image, weekly base OS updates, and regular security updates.

### Can OrcaSlicer control part fan speed based on overhang angle?

A community suggestion highlights that OrcaSlicer can control part fan speed as a function of overhang angle.

### Did OrcaSlicer keep all advanced PrusaSlicer settings?

A community discussion says OrcaSlicer came from PrusaSlicer and that advanced features or settings were removed in the simpler Bambu Lab-oriented slicer.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1419/orca-slicer), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.