Questions tagged [python]
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G-code dialog sequence over serial interface
I'm writing a Python module that allows new tricks with printing - it already can produce G-code I can put into a file, send to the printer and print out. No problem with generating the correct codes ...
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Flsun Q5 returns 'ok 0' as response to every command
I have a Flsun Q5 which I am trying to get to communicate with my python script. The script is this:
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Reverse the X-axis of a G-code file
I've got some sliced models that represent the right-side arms and legs of a robot. I'm really happy with how they printed, so now I'd like to print the left-side arms and legs.
I was thinking it ...
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Why is this central area of the STL being filled in?
We've been doing some work automatically generating STL files using Python. We've made a ring of cubes like so:
Importing it into Cura still makes it look valid, with a hole in the center:
However, ...
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Receive M114 command while printing using Printrun
I'm working on a project for which I use the Printrun package to serial communicate my G-code to my 3D printer (Creality Ender 3, Marlin firmware). The idea is that I have an external button connected ...
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How do you send G-code from a USB port with Python?
I'm working on a project for my masters where I'm trying to detect print errors using object detection and I want to be able to pause the printer when a potential fault is detected. However I can't ...
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Can't create image to G-code software for CNC to process
For the last 3 months I have been working on a CNC drawing machine but to this day I can't get the algorithm for line detection so I came here.
I can't understand only one part and it is CAM the (...
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PyCNC - Z steppers screaming
I'm transforming my Anet A8 printer to Raspberry Pi driven using PyCNC. Things seem to look promising so far apart from the Z motor doing nothing but making screaming-like sound when supposed to be ...
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Convert a 3D NumPy array of voxels to an STL file
Given a 3D boolean array representing voxels, how can it be converted to a 3D-printer-ready file?
The end-goal I would like to achieve is to print the 3D shape that the numpy array represents (...
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Sending G-code commands to Hyrel System 30M using python
I am using python 3.6 with pySerial library to connect to the Hyrel System 30M 3D Printer. I am able to read the data from the device but unable to write any commands to it
Here is the code:
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Is it possible to convert a Las /Laz file into an STL or OBJ file?
I would like to know if there is any tool/library (preferably python based) that could be used in parsing a Laz file to extract info that is normally found in 3d object files such as vertices. Which ...
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How to build Cura on Windows?
I am interested in doing development on Cura. Initially I want to start with the UI rather than the Engine. I have found the repository and have cloned it to my PC. I have also looked over the Wiki ...
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How to build my own Cura GUI? [closed]
I am trying to create my own Cura GUI. I am constantly getting the error:
UM module not found.
Do I need to see a UI file?
I think I am wrong.
I've installed ...
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How to display images on DLP using HDMI for 3D printing?
I am working on a DLP based 3D printer. I already sliced my STL file to multiple layers. Each layer is saved as a SVG file. Because its an SVG file, I can always convert each layer to PNG/JPG file if ...
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Stepper Motor Linear Acceleration Python (raspberry pi) [closed]
I am working on a Python code (below) that accelerates a stepper motor until it reaches a specific amount of steps.
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