1 Topic by wjflier2

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Topic: controlling printer

I'm wondering if anyone has looked into controlling the Da Vinci
from the computer.  I've set up a wifi print hub, added a camera
to monitor.  That's great, but it would be nice to be able to pause
or stop the print from my pc. 

I'm not tech. savy enough myself, but I'm sure someone is.

Bill G

2 Reply by philc

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Re: controlling printer

From what I gathered the software sends the GCode off to the printer to print. From that point you can close the software to no ill effect. The question is will the printer respond to commands from the serial connection while it's printing. I have been unable to do so, yet.

3 Reply by chrislondon

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Re: controlling printer

I haven't checked but you could probably unscrew the front and send the button wires through an Arduino/Raspberry PI or something

4 Reply by skywiselh

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Re: controlling printer

Yeah, it's called Repetier and the Repetier Host. Full real time printing with preview and real time adjustments of print speed, extrusion multiplier and temperatures.