Carlo Franciscone form Novara in Italy developed and published detailed construction guide for this Delta configuration desktop robot with many 3d printed parts. It can be controlled by Android device via Bluetooth interface.
EEZYbotDELTA moving and picking up objects:
This delta robot can be controlled via an Android app:
Full construction manual and all the files needed to 3d print it and make it work can be found at:
Jinn Bot is a 3d printed humanoid robot aimed at educational markets that is programmed and powered by Android device and app. Fully assembled model will cost you around 10700 Euro.
Ultimaker is joining a rank of major companies who have a mobile app for their 3d printer. It comes in iOS and Android variants but only supports basic setup, operations manual and help functions. There is no remote monitoring or control options but I have a feeling they will come in the future versions.
Mathias Dietz, well known 3d printing app develper has a new software release. It is a powerful model analysis tool for your Android device that will help you and calculate many parameters.
Here is more information from Mathias:
GCodeInfo App joins the family of the 3D Printing Apps GCodePrintr and GCodeSimulator. It can analyze 3D print model files (gcode) and show detailed information like price, print time, etc.
The App can help you to answer these questions and much more:
How long will it take to print the object?
What is the material cost of it?
How can I optimize the print time of my 3D Model (where is the time spend)?
Whats the average print speed by layer?
It shows the following details of the 3D print model:
MatterHackers present their Android based touch screen controller: the MatterControl Touch. It is compatible with most (probably all) G-code 3d printers.
Some basic technical specifications:
RAM: 1GB
GPU: Quad Core 4x1.4GHz
Internal Storage: 8GB
External Storage: SD Card
USB interface
Camera Included
Voice Capable
Touchscreen
Wifi-Connectivity
Standalone Control
Web Monitoring
Price: 299 USD
Key features from the product page:
Simple Setup - Preloaded configurations make setting up your 3D printer a snap - plug it in and start printing in minutes.
Integrated Slicing - Give your printer the ability to directly generate print files from 3D models using MatterSlice.
Remote Print Monitoring - Keep an eye on your 3D prints from afar using your phone or any web-enabled device.
Automatic Print Leveling - Use software-based leveling to achieve printing excellence.
SMS / Email Notifications - Have your printer send a text message or email alert with a photo of your finished part.
Onboard Camera - Take a picture of your finished print or check on the status while printing.
Free Updates - MatterControl is a continuously improving platform and staying up to date with the latest developments is just a simple click away.
Open Source Software - MatterControl Touch is powered by open source software and libraries, including MatterControl, MatterSlice, the agg-sharp graphics engine, and the Android operating system.
Wifi Enabled, Not Required - Enjoy a fully standalone experience or connect your printer to the web to take advantage of cloud features
Send Files over the Web - Send models to your printer from anywhere, or transfer models between printers. SD Cards not required.
Model Editing Tools - Make simple changes to your 3D model quickly and easily prior to printing. Rotate, scale, mirror and position your models for the perfect print.
Full Preview - Preview and interact with 3D models prior to printing. Use the layer-by-layer preview to see exactly how your print will turn out.
Customizable Settings - Create and customize your own, or use built-in presets for material and quality settings to make switching filaments simple and convenient. No more failed prints because you forgot to change a setting.
Design Plugins - Get add-ons to make simple parts right on your printer.
Dual Extrusion / Multi-Material - Assigning different materials is a snap so you can take full advantage of any multi-extruder equipped 3D printer.
Mid-print Tuning and Adjustment - Fine tune your prints with on-the-fly adjustments to speed and extrusion rates.
Print History - Keep a record of your favorite prints so you can reprint your most impressive parts with the click of a button.
Design Library - Organize all of your 3D printable models in one searchable location for easy access.
Advanced Features - MatterControl Touch puts the full capability of 3D printing into the hands of power users. So if you want to adjust eeprom settings, create custom macros, or send terminal commands directly to your machine - you can.
Future improvements: Secure Cloud-based Control, Support for .x3g and .s3g 3D Printers, More Camera Integration (time lapse videos, streaming prints, etc), Voice Command, Developer API
Here is a video presentation of MatterControl Touch, it sure looks easy and powerfull :
Is this machine worth your money? Well it depends. If you are able to use open source software and a cheap Android tablet, maybe you can get the most of functionality (but not all) for no cost. You could also use paid Android software like gCodePrintr to get some extra functionality. You decide! Independent test and reviews are not yet available. We will se what will be user experiences in the future.
Tony created this very cheap piece of DIY wearable eyespace technology. It is foldable wearable display that connects via Bluetooth with your Android or computer.
Everything displayed on this head mounted display is controlled by either an Android phone or a Bluetooth connection to a desktop. Using relatively simple display and simple Arduino means it is limited to text and very simple graphics, but this is more than enough for some useful applications like reading SMS messages and checking email.
From project description:
The OLED display is a small .96" display controlled by an arduino nano board. The display receives text and commands from a HC-05 serial Bluetooth module connected to the arduino. There is also a small speaker and RGB LED connected to the board. The OLED display, RGB LED, and speaker are all controllable over Bluetooth.
The device is powered by an Adafruit powerboost module connected to a small 0.7Wh lipo battery. The optics are a small mirrored right angle prism and a magnifying lense. The frame and casing is all 3D printed with ABS using a Solidoodle 2 pro printer.
The Arduino communicates with the OLED display using i2c (inter-integrated circuit). The RGB LED and the speaker use the arduino's digital output pins. The display is controlled over blue tooth using a application running on an Android phone or Linux terminal. The glasses are very portable and foldable.
Here is video demonstration of GCodePrintr interacting with NFC tags embedded in 3d printed objects. After the near contact the NFC tag emits link to URL that loads remote g code of the object in the software and you can print new copy. Simply, you touch an object and you can print it using your smartphone. I could see many use cases, like consumer goods where you can print simple replacement parts like handles etc. by scanning the NFC tag embedded in them.
This printer from Chine is one of those machines where there is only a few CG images and few specifications. In some articles it is mentioned that the company successfully crowd-founded it on some Asian sites. Its main distinguishing features are Android powered touch screen control unit and ability to store files in "AOD Smartcloud". Now, it would be interesting to see who would trust this cloud service to store some industrial prototypes ... future will tell if this machine will have success ...
Technical Specifications:
Build size: 20 x 20 x 20 cm
Print Size: 600 x 500 x 470 cm
Layer thickness: 0.1 mm
Filament diameter: 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5 mm
Print material : ABS and PLA filament
Priced at 28,800 RMB (3,341 Euro) in Chinese online shop
Google has announced 'Android Wear,' their effort to bring the Android mobile operating system to wearable devices. Android Wear provides an interface to control other devices through a smartwatch, adds support for Google Now's voice commands, and lets wearables integrate with various apps.
Google has made a developer preview available for download immediately.
Google's Motorola division concurrently announced a smartwatch that's powered by Android Wear called the Moto 360. LG announced one as well.
Here is promotional video for Motorola Moto 360, they use lot of 3d printing in prototyping it.
Ever wondered what software tool chain other people use with their 3d printers? Here is video by Steve Graber.
From video description by Steve:
I thought some of you might be interested in seeing a high level overview of the tools I've been using most often for 3D design and printing.
Modeling in Solidworks and exporting .stl files. Loading an .stl file into Kisslicer, showing basic slicer settings and saving the resulting G-Code. Then using Repetier-Host for local printing and/or printing via wifi to a 3D printer located in another room of the house using my LG G2 smartphone as the printer controller with GCode Simulator and Printer software.
He uses LG G2 Android powered smartphone as the printer controller with GCode Simulator and Printer software.
GCodePrintr was previously known as GCodeSimulator &Printer and has been renamed recently
V1.52 changes
GCodeSimulator&Printer renamed to GCodePrintr
New 3D app icon and logo made with openSCAD.
Printing is done by an Android background service
Once connected, a service is started to handle the connection.
Print jobs will be done by the service, the App itself can be closed.
Print progress is shown on the notification panel (% complete + time remaining)
Click on the notification, will open up the App and sync up with the service.
Printer connection can be closed by pressing X on the notification (be careful, it will stop your print )
Rudimentary webserver to view the print status with a web browser
Connect to the webserver using the Androids device IP with port 2323.
Stop/Pause a print over the web interface
Start/Stop IP Webcam over Webinterface (Using IP Webcam App)
web server depends on the printer service and is only active when the service is started.
Many bug fixes and smaller improvement
some (experimental) Makibox improvements
Option to save gcode files which have been received wirelessly. (Requires Permission to write to external storage)
Option to write a full communication log to sd card (for debugging)
Removed status bar option (statusbar is always on now)
Show Print status text on status bar
Makergear M2 / Rambo board support
Here is a video showing full tool chain from creating a 3d object with openSCAD, slicing it with Slic3r, verifying the results with GCode Simulator and then sending it to a tablet running GCode Printr to print it on a 3D printer.
Here is the more detailed post with videos about previous version:
Print3r is new android application that serves as 3d printing server on Android phones and tablets. Currently in Beta.
Print3r features:
3D Print Server for Android OS
Supports Android Tablets and Handsets
Control 3D Print Jobs and Printer from:
Native Android Touch Screen
A Web Browser
Local and SD-card File Management
Upload Files via Web, Wifi, Bluetooth,
Supports Multiple Firmwares
OpenGL G-Code Viewer
E-mail and more
Many more features...
PRINT3R for Android is built from the ground up with the help of several carefully chosen open-source projects. The Web UI (pictured above) is based on OctoPrint. The OpenGL viewer (pictured above) is based on Rajawali for Android. Other helper projects include NanoHTTPDPooled for web services and Amarino-Embed, projects we maintain separately. More information can be found in the PRINT3R for Android 'Credits' screen and upcoming documentation.
GCode Simulator is software package of several programs / apps that run on PC or Android device enabeling you to simulate G-Code 3d printing on your PC and on Android and giving you full control of compatible 3d printer in paid (1,99 €) version. This is very useful since there is plenty of very affordable low cost Androide devices such as tablets that can provide you with powerful touch screen 3d printer controller.
GCode Simulator also supports wireless printing over Bluetooth. GCode Simulator & Printer can connect to Bluetooth enabled 3D printers. Any RepRap 3d printer based on RAMPS can easily be extended to support Bluetooth by connecting a JY-MCU Bluetooth serial module.
Video of GCode simulator on PC making a 3d printing simulation:
Video of GCode simulator in Android environment:
Here is Steve Gerbers video of GCode Simulator running on ultra cheap Android tablet and working great with Cerberus delta printer:
For a full set of features and details visit GCode Simulator & Printer homepage
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