Introduction: Android 3D Printer Control
A simple tutorial about Reprap Control android application.
Step 1: Download From Play Store
You can find the application named Reprap Control on play store :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com....
Source and release :
https://github.com/devmel/ReprapControl-Android
Once installed, tap "OPEN".
Step 2: Select Port and Parameters
Change parameters like BaudRate according to your machine.
Tap "PORT SELECT" to choose in which way you want to connect.
Reprap Control provides three ways, I will use USB OTG direct connection.
Tap "USB", select your port, then click on Android's "Back" button to return to the previous page.
A dialog box will appear, of course, press "OK", this dialog box will appear twice, you press "OK."
Step 3: Connect and Prepare
Press "CONNECT".
On success the bottom of the screen display a bunch of firmware information captured by the printer.
Tap on "AXIS" to prepare the printer (home axis, set temperature...)
Step 4: Print From SD Card and Enjoy...
Tap on "SD CARD".
Select the gcode file to print (here i2supp~1.g).
It takes few seconds to load and tap on "Start/Resume".
Enjoy your print...
2 Comments
Question 1 year ago
On my Pixel 2. I selected USB but it requires root permissions. Any work around?
3 years ago on Introduction
What printer is it?