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Building Software Application For WorkHorse 3D Printer

A project log for Automatic Infinite 3D Printer

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swaleh-owaisSwaleh Owais 04/08/2018 at 00:310 Comments

I am now developing a software application that will allow users to make a queue of print jobs for the WorkHorse 3D Printer. 

The software application should have an intuitive interface that allows users to add/edit/delete jobs from the print queue. 

The software should provide helpful real time metrics on the print jobs, such as print time, material usage, and G-code position.

The project has three main components.

  1. I need a software module that will parse the G-code file. The module will read the G-code line by line and send the code to the 3D printer.
  2. I need some means of communicating with the 3D printer. Most likely, I will have a USB connection that allows a computer to communicate via serial port.
  3. I need an easy to use UI that has a sleek modern design. 

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