noahyoda / gcode_viz

cs5635 final project where we visualize gcode process

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Installation

• clone repo onto local machine
• cd into repo directory
• run 'pip install -r requirements.txt'

How to run

• cd into ./scripts/ directory
• run python3 render.py
• enjoy :)

Advanced Controls

• to specify a gcode file to run, use -f <path-to-file>
• to specify how many layers to simulate, use -n <nth layer> to only simulate every nth layer (default is 10 to save resources)

Warning - Increasing the value of n will decrease the resolution of the simulation. It is recommended to not use lower n values if you are short on ram or want to simulate larger data sets. If the simulation is running slow we recommend increasing the value of n.

Controls

Zoom in/out

• mouse scroll up/down

Rotate

• click and drag mouse

Slide (left/right/up/down)

• arrow keys

Play/Pause Simulation

• space bar

Tasks Complete

• Write project description
• Setup git and other project tools
• Generate simple cube sample gcode
• Write script to parse gcode
• Write Progress Report
• write shape viewing script
• write simulation drawing script
• extract temp and speed from gcode script
• write 2d diffusion equation
• write 3d diffusion equation
• implement atmospheric diffusion

Progress

• write final report
• implement diffusion for heating plate

Project Board

• https://trello.com/b/f7vdvp7X/project-overview

Resources

• https://pypi.org/project/pygcode/0.1.0/
• https://www.pygame.org/docs/
• https://marlinfw.org/meta/gcode/

3d Files

• Arch
• Octopus
• Teapot

Gcode File(s)

• Fullcontrol Pin Support