New option to print each object completely before moving onto next one (watch out for extruder collisions, Slic3r isn't doing any check since it doesn't know its shape)

degen-loop-screen
Alessandro Ranellucci 2012-05-20 20:07:39 +02:00
parent 0a5cf4ba90
commit ce6b4aeaee
7 changed files with 165 additions and 82 deletions

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@ -35,11 +35,12 @@ Slic3r current key features are:
* save configuration profiles;
* center print around bed center point;
* multiple solid layers near horizontal external surfaces;
* ability to scale, rotate and duplicate input object;
* ability to scale, rotate and duplicate input objects;
* customizable initial and final G-code;
* support material;
* cooling and fan control;
* use different speed for bottom layer and perimeters.
* use different speed for bottom layer, perimeters, small perimeters, bridges, solid infill;
* ability to print complete objects before moving onto next one.
Experimental features include:
@ -51,28 +52,24 @@ Roadmap includes the following goals:
* output some statistics;
* support material for internal perimeters;
* more GUI work;
* more fill patterns.
## Is it usable already? Any known limitation?
Sure, it's very usable. Remember that:
* it only works well with manifold and clean models (check them with Meshlab or Netfabb or http://cloud.netfabb.com/).
* more fill patterns;
* a more complete roadmap is needed too ;-)
## How to install?
It's very easy. See the [project homepage](http://slic3r.org/)
for instructions and links to the precompiled packages.
for instructions and links to the precompiled packages that you can just
download and run, with no dependencies required.
## Can I help?
Sure! Send patches and/or drop me a line at aar@cpan.org. You can also
find me in #reprap on FreeNode with the nickname _Sound_.
find me in #reprap and in #slic3r on FreeNode with the nickname _Sound_.
## What's Slic3r license?
Slic3r is licensed under the _GNU Affero General Public License, version 3_.
The author is Alessandro Ranellucci (me).
The author is Alessandro Ranellucci.
## How can I invoke slic3r.pl using the command line?
@ -162,6 +159,8 @@ The author is Alessandro Ranellucci (me).
--layer-gcode Load layer-change G-code from the supplied file (default: nothing).
--support-material Generate support material for overhangs
--randomize-start Randomize starting point across layers (default: yes)
--complete-objects When printing multiple objects and/or copies, complete each one before
starting the next one; watch out for extruder collisions (default: no)
Retraction options:
--retract-length Length of retraction in mm when pausing extrusion

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@ -109,6 +109,7 @@ our $fill_angle = 45;
our $randomize_start = 1;
our $support_material = 0;
our $support_material_tool = 0;
our $complete_objects = 0;
our $start_gcode = "G28 ; home all axes";
our $end_gcode = <<"END";
M104 S0 ; turn off temperature

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@ -262,6 +262,11 @@ our $Options = {
values => [0,1],
labels => [qw(Primary Secondary)],
},
'complete_objects' => {
label => 'Complete individual objects (watch out for extruder collisions if you enable this)',
cli => 'complete-objects',
type => 'bool',
},
'start_gcode' => {
label => 'Start G-code',
cli => 'start-gcode=s',

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@ -377,4 +377,28 @@ sub set_fan {
return "";
}
sub set_temperature {
my $self = shift;
my ($temperature, $wait) = @_;
return "" if $wait && $Slic3r::gcode_flavor eq 'makerbot';
my ($code, $comment) = $wait
? ('M109', 'wait for temperature to be reached')
: ('M104', 'set temperature');
return sprintf "$code %s%d ; $comment\n",
($Slic3r::gcode_flavor eq 'mach3' ? 'P' : 'S'), $temperature;
}
sub set_bed_temperature {
my $self = shift;
my ($temperature, $wait) = @_;
my ($code, $comment) = $wait
? (($Slic3r::gcode_flavor eq 'makerbot' ? '109' : '190'), 'wait for bed temperature to be reached')
: ('M40', 'set bed temperature');
return sprintf "$code %s%d ; $comment\n",
($Slic3r::gcode_flavor eq 'mach3' ? 'P' : 'S'), $temperature;
}
1;

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@ -61,7 +61,8 @@ sub new {
},
gcode => {
title => 'G-code',
options => [qw(start_gcode end_gcode layer_gcode gcode_comments post_process)],
options => [qw(start_gcode end_gcode layer_gcode complete_objects gcode_comments post_process)],
label_width => 260,
},
extrusion => {
title => 'Extrusion',

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@ -398,19 +398,23 @@ sub write_gcode {
printf $fh "; single wall width = %.2fmm\n", $Slic3r::flow_width;
print $fh "\n";
# set up our extruder object
my $extruder = Slic3r::Extruder->new;
my $min_print_speed = 60 * $Slic3r::min_print_speed;
my $dec = $extruder->dec;
if ($Slic3r::support_material && $Slic3r::support_material_tool > 0) {
print $fh $extruder->set_tool(0);
}
print $fh $extruder->set_fan(0, 1) if $Slic3r::cooling && $Slic3r::disable_fan_first_layers;
# write start commands to file
printf $fh "M%s %s%d ; set bed temperature\n",
($Slic3r::gcode_flavor eq 'makerbot' ? '109' : '190'),
($Slic3r::gcode_flavor eq 'mach3' ? 'P' : 'S'), $Slic3r::first_layer_bed_temperature
printf $fh $extruder->set_bed_temperature($Slic3r::first_layer_bed_temperature, 1),
if $Slic3r::first_layer_bed_temperature && $Slic3r::start_gcode !~ /M190/i;
printf $fh "M104 %s%d ; set temperature\n",
($Slic3r::gcode_flavor eq 'mach3' ? 'P' : 'S'), $Slic3r::first_layer_temperature
if $Slic3r::first_layer_temperature;
printf $fh $extruder->set_temperature($Slic3r::first_layer_temperature)
if $Slic3r::first_layer_temperature;
printf $fh "%s\n", Slic3r::Config->replace_options($Slic3r::start_gcode);
printf $fh "M109 %s%d ; wait for temperature to be reached\n",
($Slic3r::gcode_flavor eq 'mach3' ? 'P' : 'S'), $Slic3r::first_layer_temperature
if $Slic3r::first_layer_temperature && $Slic3r::gcode_flavor ne 'makerbot'
&& $Slic3r::start_gcode !~ /M109/i;
printf $fh $extruder->set_temperature($Slic3r::first_layer_temperature, 1)
if $Slic3r::first_layer_temperature && $Slic3r::start_gcode !~ /M109/i;
print $fh "G90 ; use absolute coordinates\n";
print $fh "G21 ; set units to millimeters\n";
if ($Slic3r::gcode_flavor =~ /^(?:reprap|teacup)$/) {
@ -432,72 +436,66 @@ sub write_gcode {
$Slic3r::print_center->[Y] - (unscale ($print_bb[Y2] - $print_bb[Y1]) / 2) - unscale $print_bb[Y1],
);
# set up our extruder object
my $extruder = Slic3r::Extruder->new;
my $min_print_speed = 60 * $Slic3r::min_print_speed;
my $dec = $extruder->dec;
if ($Slic3r::support_material && $Slic3r::support_material_tool > 0) {
print $fh $extruder->set_tool(0);
}
print $fh $extruder->set_fan(0, 1) if $Slic3r::cooling && $Slic3r::disable_fan_first_layers;
# write gcode commands layer by layer
for my $layer_id (0..$self->layer_count-1) {
my @obj_idx = grep $self->objects->[$_]->layers->[$layer_id], 0..$#{$self->objects};
my @obj_layers = map $self->objects->[$_]->layers->[$layer_id], @obj_idx;
# prepare the logic to print one layer
my $skirt_done = 0;
my $extrude_layer = sub {
my ($layer_id, $object_copies) = @_;
my $gcode = "";
if ($layer_id == 1) {
printf $fh "M104 %s%d ; set temperature\n",
($Slic3r::gcode_flavor eq 'mach3' ? 'P' : 'S'), $Slic3r::temperature
$gcode .= $extruder->set_temperature($Slic3r::temperature)
if $Slic3r::temperature && $Slic3r::temperature != $Slic3r::first_layer_temperature;
printf $fh "M140 %s%d ; set bed temperature\n",
($Slic3r::gcode_flavor eq 'mach3' ? 'P' : 'S'), $Slic3r::bed_temperature
$gcode .= $extruder->set_bed_temperature($Slic3r::bed_temperature)
if $Slic3r::bed_temperature && $Slic3r::bed_temperature != $Slic3r::first_layer_bed_temperature;
}
# go to layer
my $layer_gcode = $extruder->change_layer($obj_layers[0]);
# go to layer (just use the first one, we only need Z from it)
$gcode .= $extruder->change_layer($self->objects->[$object_copies->[0][0]]->layers->[$layer_id]);
$extruder->elapsed_time(0);
# extrude skirt
$extruder->shift_x($shift[X]);
$extruder->shift_y($shift[Y]);
$layer_gcode .= $extruder->set_acceleration($Slic3r::perimeter_acceleration);
if ($layer_id < $Slic3r::skirt_height) {
$layer_gcode .= $extruder->extrude_loop($_, 'skirt') for @{$self->skirt};
if (!$skirt_done) {
$extruder->shift_x($shift[X]);
$extruder->shift_y($shift[Y]);
$gcode .= $extruder->set_acceleration($Slic3r::perimeter_acceleration);
if ($layer_id < $Slic3r::skirt_height) {
$gcode .= $extruder->extrude_loop($_, 'skirt') for @{$self->skirt};
}
$skirt_done = 1;
}
for my $obj_idx (@obj_idx) {
for my $obj_copy (@$object_copies) {
my ($obj_idx, $copy) = @$obj_copy;
my $layer = $self->objects->[$obj_idx]->layers->[$layer_id];
for my $copy (@{ $self->copies->[$obj_idx] }) {
# retract explicitely because changing the shift_[xy] properties below
# won't always trigger the automatic retraction
$layer_gcode .= $extruder->retract;
$extruder->shift_x($shift[X] + unscale $copy->[X]);
$extruder->shift_y($shift[Y] + unscale $copy->[Y]);
# extrude perimeters
$layer_gcode .= $extruder->extrude($_, 'perimeter') for @{ $layer->perimeters };
# extrude fills
$layer_gcode .= $extruder->set_acceleration($Slic3r::infill_acceleration);
for my $fill (@{ $layer->fills }) {
$layer_gcode .= $extruder->extrude_path($_, 'fill')
for $fill->shortest_path($extruder->last_pos);
}
# extrude support material
if ($layer->support_fills) {
$layer_gcode .= $extruder->set_tool($Slic3r::support_material_tool)
if $Slic3r::support_material_tool > 0;
$layer_gcode .= $extruder->extrude_path($_, 'support material')
for $layer->support_fills->shortest_path($extruder->last_pos);
$layer_gcode .= $extruder->set_tool(0)
if $Slic3r::support_material_tool > 0;
}
# retract explicitely because changing the shift_[xy] properties below
# won't always trigger the automatic retraction
$gcode .= $extruder->retract;
$extruder->shift_x($shift[X] + unscale $copy->[X]);
$extruder->shift_y($shift[Y] + unscale $copy->[Y]);
# extrude perimeters
$gcode .= $extruder->extrude($_, 'perimeter') for @{ $layer->perimeters };
# extrude fills
$gcode .= $extruder->set_acceleration($Slic3r::infill_acceleration);
for my $fill (@{ $layer->fills }) {
$gcode .= $extruder->extrude_path($_, 'fill')
for $fill->shortest_path($extruder->last_pos);
}
# extrude support material
if ($layer->support_fills) {
$gcode .= $extruder->set_tool($Slic3r::support_material_tool)
if $Slic3r::support_material_tool > 0;
$gcode .= $extruder->extrude_path($_, 'support material')
for $layer->support_fills->shortest_path($extruder->last_pos);
$gcode .= $extruder->set_tool(0)
if $Slic3r::support_material_tool > 0;
}
}
last if !$layer_gcode;
last if !$gcode;
my $fan_speed = $Slic3r::fan_always_on ? $Slic3r::min_fan_speed : 0;
my $speed_factor = 1;
@ -515,24 +513,77 @@ sub write_gcode {
Slic3r::debugf " fan = %d%%, speed = %d%%\n", $fan_speed, $speed_factor * 100;
if ($speed_factor < 1) {
$layer_gcode =~ s/^(?=.*? [XY])(?=.*? E)(G1 .*?F)(\d+(?:\.\d+)?)/
$gcode =~ s/^(?=.*? [XY])(?=.*? E)(G1 .*?F)(\d+(?:\.\d+)?)/
my $new_speed = $2 * $speed_factor;
$1 . sprintf("%.${dec}f", $new_speed < $min_print_speed ? $min_print_speed : $new_speed)
/gexm;
}
$fan_speed = 0 if $layer_id < $Slic3r::disable_fan_first_layers;
}
$layer_gcode = $extruder->set_fan($fan_speed) . $layer_gcode;
$gcode = $extruder->set_fan($fan_speed) . $gcode;
# bridge fan speed
if (!$Slic3r::cooling || $Slic3r::bridge_fan_speed == 0 || $layer_id < $Slic3r::disable_fan_first_layers) {
$layer_gcode =~ s/^;_BRIDGE_FAN_(?:START|END)\n//gm;
$gcode =~ s/^;_BRIDGE_FAN_(?:START|END)\n//gm;
} else {
$layer_gcode =~ s/^;_BRIDGE_FAN_START\n/ $extruder->set_fan($Slic3r::bridge_fan_speed, 1) /gmex;
$layer_gcode =~ s/^;_BRIDGE_FAN_END\n/ $extruder->set_fan($fan_speed, 1) /gmex;
$gcode =~ s/^;_BRIDGE_FAN_START\n/ $extruder->set_fan($Slic3r::bridge_fan_speed, 1) /gmex;
$gcode =~ s/^;_BRIDGE_FAN_END\n/ $extruder->set_fan($fan_speed, 1) /gmex;
}
print $fh $layer_gcode;
return $gcode;
};
# do all objects for each layer
if ($Slic3r::complete_objects) {
# get the height of the tallest object
my $max_z;
{
my @last_layers = sort { $a->layer_id <=> $b->layer_id } map $_->layers->[-1], @{$self->objects};
$max_z = $Slic3r::z_offset + unscale $last_layers[-1]->print_z;
}
my $finished_objects = 0;
for my $obj_idx (0..$#{$self->objects}) {
for my $copy (@{ $self->copies->[$obj_idx] }) {
# move to the origin position for the copy we're going to print.
# this happens before Z goes down to layer 0 again, so that
# no collision happens hopefully.
# if our current Z is lower than the tallest object in the print,
# raise our Z to that one + a little clearance before doing the
# horizontal move
if ($finished_objects > 0) {
$extruder->shift_x($shift[X] + unscale $copy->[X]);
$extruder->shift_y($shift[Y] + unscale $copy->[Y]);
print $fh $extruder->retract;
print $fh $extruder->G0(undef, $max_z + 1, 0, 'move up to avoid collisions')
if $extruder->z < $max_z;
print $fh $extruder->G0(Slic3r::Point->new(0,0), undef, 0, 'move to origin position for next object');
}
for my $layer_id (0..$#{$self->objects->[$obj_idx]->layers}) {
# if we are printing the bottom layer of an object, and we have already finished
# another one, set first layer temperatures. this happens before the Z move
# is triggered, so machine has more time to reach such temperatures
if ($layer_id == 0 && $finished_objects > 0) {
printf $fh $extruder->set_bed_temperature($Slic3r::first_layer_bed_temperature),
if $Slic3r::first_layer_bed_temperature;
printf $fh $extruder->set_temperature($Slic3r::first_layer_temperature)
if $Slic3r::first_layer_temperature;
}
print $fh $extrude_layer->($layer_id, [[ $obj_idx, $copy ]]);
}
$finished_objects++;
}
}
} else {
for my $layer_id (0..$self->layer_count-1) {
my @object_copies = ();
for my $obj_idx (grep $self->objects->[$_]->layers->[$layer_id], 0..$#{$self->objects}) {
push @object_copies, map [ $obj_idx, $_ ], @{ $self->copies->[$obj_idx] };
}
print $fh $extrude_layer->($layer_id, \@object_copies);
}
}
# save statistic data

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@ -202,6 +202,8 @@ $j
--layer-gcode Load layer-change G-code from the supplied file (default: nothing).
--support-material Generate support material for overhangs
--randomize-start Randomize starting point across layers (default: yes)
--complete-objects When printing multiple objects and/or copies, complete each one before
starting the next one; watch out for extruder collisions (default: no)
Retraction options:
--retract-length Length of retraction in mm when pausing extrusion