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ArcWelderPlugin
A plugin for OctoPrint used to convert G0/G1 commands to G2/G3 commands. Reduce the size of your gcode files, and reduce number of gcodes per second sent to your printer.
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Marlin
Marlin is an optimized firmware for RepRap 3D printers based on the Arduino platform. | Many commercial 3D printers come with Marlin installed. Check with your vendor if you need source code for your specific machine. (by smith3d)
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Slicers typically translate curves in a model (stl file) into a series of G0 and G1 commands. ArcWelder converts those into G2 and G3 commands, which are arc movements. The printer has to support G2 and G3 commands. You can read more at the github page for the Octoprint plugin: https://github.com/FormerLurker/ArcWelderPlugin
Meatpack compresses the gcode commands sent to the printer over USB with the Octoprint plugin. The USB communication on most printers is limited to the baud rate, which is usually 125,200. I've running the latest Smith3D firmware, allowing me to use 250000: https://github.com/smith3d/Marlin/releases/tag/2.0.x.17
As far as the slicer, I use SuperSlicer, a PrusaSlicer fork. I began with Cura but found it too buggy and slow to run on my Pixelbook.