Contents
Summary
3D printers detection and installation by the Mageia Installer and the MCC.
Owner
- Name: Lebarhon
- Email: lebarhon at free dot fr
Resources
Mostly dev and packagers but everyone actually.
- rpms to be written (drivers)
- Installer to be modified
- QA for tests
- doc and translation
Current status
- Targeted release: Mageia 5
- Last updated: 2025/05/09
- Percentage of completion: 10%
Detailed Description
Manufacturers provide drivers for Linux. Here is what I found about their software policy.
The MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems. In order for your computer to communicate with the MakerBot Replicator 2, you need to download our new MakerBot MakerWare Desktop 3D Printer software. MakerWare is free software that includes everything you need to prepare models for your MakerBot, including a lightning fast toolpath engine and a brand new user-friendly interface.
http://www.a4.fr/imprimante-3d-up2-easy120_p6122.html
Linux not yet supported
What software is used for part process and on what platforms can it be used?
We use 2 software packages
- Pronterface for Windows, Mac, Linux
- Repetier host for Windows, Mac, Linux
Print Software: Compatible with Repetier Host and Pronterface
Cura is free & open source. We believe open source simply creates better software, everyone collaborates. We want to hear about your ideas and improvements. You can share your tips and comments by contacting us. If you are a developer you can develop with us at our GitHub page. If you would like to know more about the latest version of Cura, visit our blog containing release notes.
Aleph Objects, Inc., the maker of the LulzBot TAZ, completely supports
free/libre hardware and software. Along with the TAZ being a free/libre
hardware design, it has been tested to work with 100% free/libre software.
Our source code and design files are hosted on our development server found
at
http://devel.lulzbot.com
To operate your desktop 3D printer you
will need to install a few software packages onto your PC. You will need
a 3D printer host, an
.STL
to
.gcode
generator, and optional CAD or 3D
modeling software.
All of the following free/libre software packages are available for
GNU/Linux, Windows, and Apple OS X. However, we highly recommend
using these programs on GNU/Linux.
The required software can be found in the Support/Downloads section
at
LulzBot.com/support/downloads
You will also find instructions there
for installing each program onto your PC. You can also find downloads
specific to the TAZ 3D printer on the TAZ product pag
Linux not yet supported
RepRap Printers
http://reprap.org/wiki/RepRap_Options
The Interface software Repsnapper is in Cauldron for preliminary testing.
Why it would be good for Mageia to include it
3D printers prices are falling down dramatically and these printers will be soon everywhere (universities, schools, engineering, research, artists, DIY and curious people, ...). Linux is often taken into account by the manufacturers. It would be a shame that Mageia miss the opportunity of a real acknowledgement in the world of 3D printing.
HP will enter 3D Printing market in June
http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2014/03/20/hp-could-enter-3d-printing-market-in-june-but-is-it-hitching-its-hopes-on-a-falling-star/
Test case
Anything useful for QA and all testers to help debugging during all development cycle
Software / Packages Dependencies
List of packages to be implied
- Installer
- Drivers
- MCC
What could disrupt development of this new feature
Planning
Contingency
Release Notes
Documentation
Include here any needed information or link to documentation
