Integrate Cura (3D File Slicing) Source Code for in-app .gcode (geometric code) exporting #1527

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opened 2018-05-29 18:53:35 +02:00 by jamesbiller · 1 comment

jamesbiller commented

2018-05-29 18:53:35 +02:00

(Migrated from github.com)

When a standard 3D file type like STL or OBJ is downloaded onto a maker's computer the maker has to "slice it" using a slicing program, the most popular of which is Cura, fortunately, their code is open source.

The new file type is called a .gcode

What would be awesome is if we could offer OBJ & STL file-slicing in-app so that users don't even have to go to a separate app like Cura to prepare their file for their 3D printer's specifics.

Maybe users don't even download the STL or OBJ files, but only download the .gcode that they actually need.

This would give LBRY App a practical benefit over 3D file-sharing sites like Thingiverse & MyMiniFactory because it would cut-out a step in the making process- the need to slice.

Users initially wouldn't be prompted to download .gcode, but after they've clicked 'download' on any STL or OBJ file there should be a message that comes up saying something like "Input your printer's .gcode requirements and skip the step of slicing."

Then whenever makers click "download" LBRY app is actually slicing a .gcode in the background.

Makers should also be prompted on whether or not they would like to download the STL/OBJ file, maybe a checkbox saying "Check here if you'd still like to download the original file"

I don't think that this should take a super long time since the Cura code is open source.

When a standard 3D file type like STL or OBJ is downloaded onto a maker's computer the maker has to "slice it" using a slicing program, the most popular of which is [Cura, fortunately, their code is open source.](https://github.com/Ultimaker/Cura) The new file type is called a .gcode What would be awesome is if we could offer OBJ & STL file-slicing in-app so that users don't even have to go to a separate app like Cura to prepare their file for their 3D printer's specifics. **Maybe users don't even download the STL or OBJ files, but only download the .gcode that they actually need.** This would give LBRY App a practical benefit over 3D file-sharing sites like Thingiverse & MyMiniFactory because it would cut-out a step in the making process- the need to slice. Users initially wouldn't be prompted to download .gcode, but after they've clicked 'download' on any STL or OBJ file there should be a message that comes up saying something like "Input your printer's .gcode requirements and skip the step of slicing." Then whenever makers click "download" LBRY app is actually slicing a .gcode in the background. Makers should also be prompted on whether or not they would like to download the STL/OBJ file, maybe a checkbox saying "Check here if you'd still like to download the original file" I don't think that this should take a super long time since the Cura code is open source.

alyssaoc commented

2018-10-16 19:31:20 +02:00

(Migrated from github.com)

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