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prusa3d/original-prusa-sl1

Analysis updated 2026-08-15 · repo last pushed 2019-12-11

51Audience · generalComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

TLDR

A library of 3D design files for the Prusa SL1 resin 3D printer, providing STEP and STL models of every mechanical part so owners can inspect, modify, or print replacements.

Mindmap

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      3D model files
      Resin printer parts
      Replacement printing
    File formats
      STL for printing
      STEP for CAD editing
    Use cases
      Print broken parts
      Study hardware design
      Modify components
    Audience
      SL1 owners
      Hardware enthusiasts
      Maker community
    Philosophy
      Open hardware
      Repairable by design
      Community transparency

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Download and 3D print a replacement part when a component on your Prusa SL1 printer breaks.

USE CASE 2

Open the STEP files in CAD software to study how the printer's frame and moving parts are engineered.

USE CASE 3

Modify the mechanical designs to customize or improve parts for your specific printer setup.

What is it built with?

STEPSTLCAD

How does it compare?

prusa3d/original-prusa-sl1709166872-cpu/tagcast-aiadvdebug/brovan
Stars515151
LanguageHTMLC#
Last pushed2019-12-11
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultyeasymoderatemoderate
Complexity1/54/55/5
Audiencegeneraldatadeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

No setup needed, just download the STL or STEP files you need directly from the repository.

No license is specified in the repository, so the design files are shared openly but without formal permission terms.

In plain English

The Original Prusa SL1 repository contains the digital design files for a resin-based 3D printer made by Prusa Research. Rather than offering software, it gives you the 3D models of every physical part that makes up the machine, so you can understand its construction, print replacement pieces, or simply explore how the hardware is designed. The files come in two common 3D-model formats: STEP and STL. STL files are widely used for 3D printing directly, while STEP files contain richer geometric data that can be opened and edited in professional CAD software. Together, these files represent the mechanical components and the printed plastic parts of the printer. This repo is aimed at people who already own or are building a Prusa SL1 printer and want to inspect or reproduce its parts. For example, if a plastic bracket on your printer breaks, you could download the corresponding STL file and print a replacement yourself. Or if you are curious about the engineering behind the machine, you can open the STEP files in a CAD viewer to study how the frame, display, and moving parts fit together. The repository does not include the printer's firmware or assembly instructions directly, but the README links to both. The firmware lives in a separate GitHub repository, and the build manual is hosted on Prusa's website alongside the product page and community forum. This keeps the hardware design files focused and self-contained. Beyond serving owners, the project reflects Prusa Research's open-hardware philosophy: by publishing the full mechanical design, they make the printer more transparent, repairable, and modifiable for the community. It is a parts library, not a software project, but for anyone working with this printer physically, it is a useful resource.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I broke a plastic bracket on my Prusa SL1 printer. Help me identify which STL file in the original-prusa-sl1 repo I should download to 3D print a replacement.
Prompt 2
I want to open the Prusa SL1 STEP files in CAD software to study the mechanical design. Which free or low-cost CAD programs can view and edit STEP files, and how do I get started?
Prompt 3
Help me understand the difference between the STEP and STL files in the Prusa SL1 repo and when I should use each one.

Frequently asked questions

What is original-prusa-sl1?

A library of 3D design files for the Prusa SL1 resin 3D printer, providing STEP and STL models of every mechanical part so owners can inspect, modify, or print replacements.

Is original-prusa-sl1 actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2019-12-11).

What license does original-prusa-sl1 use?

No license is specified in the repository, so the design files are shared openly but without formal permission terms.

How hard is original-prusa-sl1 to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is original-prusa-sl1 for?

Mainly general.

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