Print G-code files directly from your Android device via Wifi, Bluetooth or USB OTG/Host port. 3D Fox is simple to use, has a clear and meaningful log screen and works great on small/inexpensive devices as well. Developed with a Reprap Prusa i3 with Mega2560 + Ramps + Marlin/Repetier + Slic3r, Wifi module ESP8266 and BT module JY-MCU, it should work with many other HW/SW combinations. SPECIAL FEATURES: • Web interface monitor printer and to upload/print files from your PC/Tablet browser over the network. • Video streaming of the device built-in webcam. • Take back control of SD card printing jobs after losing connection with the printer. You can use this feature to manager several printers with the same device: start a print job on printer A, then do something else on printer B, finally go back to printer A and take back control of the pending printing job. NOTES: • You must put your G-code files in 3DFox directory of your Andorid device. Use a file manager (we recommend ES File Explorer) to move files from their original location to 3DFox • 3D Fox does not work with MakerBot or other printers using a proprietary communication protocol. USB CONNECTION • Android device must have a USB OTG/Host port: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go • Supported printer USB-to-serial chips: - CDC ACM (eg Arduino Mega) - FTDI (eg Melzi, Sanguinololu) - CH34x - CP210X, PL2303 WIFI MODULE ESP-01 (ESP8266 chip) succesfully tested: • Firmware: transparent bridge 'esp-link' by JeeLabs: http://github.com/jeelabs/esp-link • Baud rate: 250000. • Upload speed: 1 MB transferred in 100 s (with Mega2560+Marlin), comparable to USB connection speed. • Antenna: performances boosted with this improvement: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1665680 BLUETOOTH MODULE • Bluetooth module JY-MCU connection and configuration: http://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Jy-mcu#A_simple_way_to_change_BT_module_settings_-_apparently_using_ftdi_chip.2C_but_not_recommended FREE VERSION LIMITATIONS: • Max file size for printing and uploading: 2 MB • Custom commands: 12 instead of 36 • Decimal digits for XYZ positions and moves: 1 instead of 2 • There are only a few limitations. If you are happy with the app, please consider buying the Pro version to reward our development work. Pro version is available here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fox3d.controller.pro SUPPORT: • For questions or bug reporting do not hesitate to write to [email protected].
VERSION HISTORY
- Version 1.4.2 posted on 2016-12-17
v 1.4.2,• Fan button with configurable speed,v 1.4.1,• Better support of recent Marlin versions (RC4 to RC7),• Better support of Repetier,v 1.4,• Added landscape layout.,• More custom commands.,• Option to invert XY direction.,• Fixed connection issues with some USB FTDI and CH340x chips.,v 1.3.2,• Improved Permission handling for Android 6 and 7.,• Fixed bug with USB FTDI and CH340x chips @ 250 kbps.,v 1.3,• Wifi connection to printer,• Web interface.,• Integration with 3D Fox Bricks
Program Details
- Category: System Utilities > System Maintenance
- Publisher: EliSoft 3D
- License: Free
- Price: N/A
- Version: 1.4.15
- Platform: android