Using AI tools like ChatGPT to optimize slicing or troubleshoot prints?
Hi everyone,
I’ve recently started experimenting with using ChatGPT alongside PrusaSlicer and general print setup workflows—and I’m honestly surprised by how helpful it can be.
For example, I’ve asked it to help me:
tweak infill patterns for specific model types,
troubleshoot stringing issues,
and even explain certain G-code behaviors.
Of course, it doesn’t replace real-world testing or this forum’s collective experience—but it’s been useful for fast answers or brainstorming ideas when I’m stuck.
Has anyone else tried using AI tools in your 3D printing workflow? Maybe for writing custom start/end G-code, generating model ideas, or scripting automation?
Curious to hear how others might be integrating tools like this—or if you’ve run into any limitations.
Cheers!
RE:
Yeah, two of my friends got new printers (not from Prusa) and they started to have issues with the prints, they took the photos and asked AI for help, and the answers which diagnosed the problems were totally incorrect and misleading, while for the others it was replying with correct answers such as stringing issues - either way it is a hit or miss.
They were posting answers on the chat, soI did some explanations why the AI was wrong. I told them to avoid it because they will learn incorrect things and will get bad habits.
It's better to read/watch some human made tutorials, which are easily available, and most of know-how can be done in about 10 prints. You will get more experience over the time by doing smaller experiments yourself and you will stop using AI, because you will know better 😉
See my GitHub and printables.com for some 3d stuff that you may like.
RE: Using AI tools like ChatGPT to optimize slicing or troubleshoot prints?
I mostly agree with KaszpiR that using gen AI to troubleshoot has been not so helpful, mainly using more time than learning about it and doing troubleshooting manually.
The only cases I've found gen AI to be helpful is to quickly find certain Gcode commands (for example automatically doing an unload filament after a print is done) or to give some general ideas of what could be causing an issue. As for actually tweaking, I've found that it's better to rely on your own organic intelligence.