[steinra]

As you get into this a little further take a look at skeinforge. it is a bit more complex, but if has some more features over slic3r. One of the things it can do is print a raft which is a couple of layers of plastic that is used to offset the part. When I had some initial layer issues the raft really helped make some great parts. But after really tuning it, I don't need it very often.

Good luck, looking forward to seeing your parts you produce.