def main():
compas_mesh = Mesh.from_obj(os.path.join(DATA, MODEL))
move_mesh_to_point(compas_mesh, Point(0, 0, 0))
# Slicing
slicer = PlanarSlicer(compas_mesh, slicer_type="cgal", layer_height=5.0)
slicer.slice_model()
# Sorting into vertical layers and reordering
sort_into_vertical_layers(slicer, max_paths_per_layer=10)
reorder_vertical_layers(slicer, align_with="x_axis")
# Post-processing
generate_brim(slicer, layer_width=3.0, number_of_brim_offsets=5)
simplify_paths_rdp_igl(slicer, threshold=0.7)
seams_smooth(slicer, smooth_distance=10)
slicer.printout_info()
save_to_json(slicer.to_data(), OUTPUT_DIR, 'slicer_data.json')
# PlanarPrintOrganization
print_organizer = PlanarPrintOrganizer(slicer)
print_organizer.create_printpoints()
set_extruder_toggle(print_organizer, slicer)
add_safety_printpoints(print_organizer, z_hop=10.0)
set_linear_velocity_constant(print_organizer, v=25.0)
set_blend_radius(print_organizer, d_fillet=10.0)
print_organizer.printout_info()
printpoints_data = print_organizer.output_printpoints_dict()
utils.save_to_json(printpoints_data, OUTPUT_DIR, 'out_printpoints.json')
def main():
compas_mesh = Mesh.from_obj(os.path.join(DATA, MODEL))
delta = get_param({}, key='delta',
defaults_type='gcode') # boolean for delta printers
print_volume_x = get_param({}, key='print_volume_x',
defaults_type='gcode') # in mm
print_volume_y = get_param({}, key='print_volume_y',
defaults_type='gcode') # in mm
if delta:
move_mesh_to_point(compas_mesh, Point(0, 0, 0))
else:
move_mesh_to_point(compas_mesh,
Point(print_volume_x / 2, print_volume_y / 2, 0))
# ----- slicing
slicer = PlanarSlicer(compas_mesh, slicer_type="cgal", layer_height=4.5)
slicer.slice_model()
generate_brim(slicer, layer_width=3.0, number_of_brim_offsets=4)
simplify_paths_rdp_igl(slicer, threshold=0.6)
seams_smooth(slicer, smooth_distance=10)
slicer.printout_info()
save_to_json(slicer.to_data(), OUTPUT_DIR, 'slicer_data.json')
# ----- print organization
print_organizer = PlanarPrintOrganizer(slicer)
print_organizer.create_printpoints()
# Set fabrication-related parameters
set_extruder_toggle(print_organizer, slicer)
print_organizer.printout_info()
# create and output gcode
gcode_parameters = {} # leave all to default
gcode_text = print_organizer.output_gcode(gcode_parameters)
utils.save_to_text_file(gcode_text, OUTPUT_DIR, 'my_gcode.gcode')
def main():
start_time = time.time()
# ==========================================================================
# Load mesh
# ==========================================================================
compas_mesh = Mesh.from_obj(os.path.join(DATA, MODEL))
# ==========================================================================
# Move to origin
# ==========================================================================
move_mesh_to_point(compas_mesh, Point(0, 0, 0))
# ==========================================================================
# Slicing
# options: 'default': Both for open and closed paths. But slow
# 'cgal': Very fast. Only for closed paths.
# Requires additional installation (compas_cgal).
# ==========================================================================
slicer = PlanarSlicer(compas_mesh, slicer_type="cgal", layer_height=1.5)
slicer.slice_model()
# ==========================================================================
# Generate brim / raft
# ==========================================================================
# NOTE: Typically you would want to use either a brim OR a raft,
# however, in this example both are used to explain the functionality
generate_brim(slicer, layer_width=3.0, number_of_brim_offsets=4)
generate_raft(slicer,
raft_offset=20,
distance_between_paths=5,
direction="xy_diagonal",
raft_layers=1)
# ==========================================================================
# Simplify the paths by removing points with a certain threshold
# change the threshold value to remove more or less points
# ==========================================================================
simplify_paths_rdp_igl(slicer, threshold=0.6)
# ==========================================================================
# Smooth the seams between layers
# change the smooth_distance value to achieve smoother, or more abrupt seams
# ==========================================================================
seams_smooth(slicer, smooth_distance=10)
# ==========================================================================
# Prints out the info of the slicer
# ==========================================================================
slicer.printout_info()
# ==========================================================================
# Save slicer data to JSON
# ==========================================================================
save_to_json(slicer.to_data(), OUTPUT_DIR, 'slicer_data.json')
# ==========================================================================
# Initializes the PlanarPrintOrganizer and creates PrintPoints
# ==========================================================================
print_organizer = PlanarPrintOrganizer(slicer)
print_organizer.create_printpoints()
# ==========================================================================
# Set fabrication-related parameters
# ==========================================================================
set_extruder_toggle(print_organizer, slicer)
add_safety_printpoints(print_organizer, z_hop=10.0)
set_linear_velocity_constant(print_organizer, v=25.0)
set_blend_radius(print_organizer, d_fillet=10.0)
# ==========================================================================
# Prints out the info of the PrintOrganizer
# ==========================================================================
print_organizer.printout_info()
# ==========================================================================
# Converts the PrintPoints to data and saves to JSON
# =========================================================================
printpoints_data = print_organizer.output_printpoints_dict()
utils.save_to_json(printpoints_data, OUTPUT_DIR, 'out_printpoints.json')
# ==========================================================================
# Initializes the compas_viewer and visualizes results
# ==========================================================================
viewer = app.App(width=1600, height=1000)
# slicer.visualize_on_viewer(viewer, visualize_mesh=False, visualize_paths=True)
print_organizer.visualize_on_viewer(viewer, visualize_printpoints=True)
viewer.show()
end_time = time.time()
print("Total elapsed time", round(end_time - start_time, 2), "seconds")
'slicer_data.json')
# --------------- Create printpoints
print_organizer = PlanarPrintOrganizer(slicer)
print_organizer.create_printpoints()
# --------------- Transfer mesh attributes to printpoints
transfer_mesh_attributes_to_printpoints(mesh,
print_organizer.printpoints_dict)
# --------------- Save printpoints to json (only json-serializable attributes are saved)
printpoints_data = print_organizer.output_printpoints_dict()
utils.save_to_json(printpoints_data, OUTPUT_PATH, 'out_printpoints.json')
# --------------- Print the info to see the attributes of the printpoints (you can also visualize them on gh)
print_organizer.printout_info()
# --------------- Save printpoints attributes for visualization
overhangs_list = print_organizer.get_printpoints_attribute(
attr_name='overhang')
positive_y_axis_list = print_organizer.get_printpoints_attribute(
attr_name='positive_y_axis')
dist_from_plane_list = print_organizer.get_printpoints_attribute(
attr_name='dist_from_plane')
direction_to_pt_list = print_organizer.get_printpoints_attribute(
attr_name='direction_to_pt')
utils.save_to_json(overhangs_list, OUTPUT_PATH, 'overhangs_list.json')
utils.save_to_json(positive_y_axis_list, OUTPUT_PATH,
'positive_y_axis_list.json')
utils.save_to_json(dist_from_plane_list, OUTPUT_PATH,
def main():
start_time = time.time()
# ==========================================================================
# Load mesh
# ==========================================================================
compas_mesh = Mesh.from_obj(os.path.join(DATA, MODEL))
# ==========================================================================
# Move to origin
# ==========================================================================
move_mesh_to_point(compas_mesh, Point(0, 0, 0))
# ==========================================================================
# Slicing
# options: 'default': Both for open and closed paths. But slow
# 'cgal': Very fast. Only for closed paths.
# Requires additional installation (compas_cgal).
# ==========================================================================
slicer = PlanarSlicer(compas_mesh, slicer_type="default", layer_height=1.5)
slicer.slice_model()
# ==========================================================================
# Generate brim
# ==========================================================================
generate_brim(slicer, layer_width=3.0, number_of_brim_paths=3)
# ==========================================================================
# Simplify the paths by removing points with a certain threshold
# change the threshold value to remove more or less points
# ==========================================================================
simplify_paths_rdp(slicer, threshold=0.3)
# ==========================================================================
# Smooth the seams between layers
# change the smooth_distance value to achieve smoother, or more abrupt seams
# ==========================================================================
seams_smooth(slicer, smooth_distance=10)
# ==========================================================================
# Prints out the info of the slicer
# ==========================================================================
slicer.printout_info()
# ==========================================================================
# Save slicer data to JSON
# ==========================================================================
save_to_json(slicer.to_data(), OUTPUT_DIR, 'slicer_data.json')
# ==========================================================================
# Initializes the PlanarPrintOrganizer and creates PrintPoints
# ==========================================================================
print_organizer = PlanarPrintOrganizer(slicer)
print_organizer.create_printpoints()
# ==========================================================================
# Set fabrication-related parameters
# ==========================================================================
set_extruder_toggle(print_organizer, slicer)
add_safety_printpoints(print_organizer, z_hop=10.0)
set_linear_velocity(print_organizer, "constant", v=25.0)
set_blend_radius(print_organizer, d_fillet=10.0)
# ==========================================================================
# Prints out the info of the PrintOrganizer
# ==========================================================================
slicer.printout_info()
print_organizer.printout_info()
# ==========================================================================
# Converts the PrintPoints to data and saves to JSON
# =========================================================================
printpoints_data = print_organizer.output_printpoints_dict()
utils.save_to_json(printpoints_data, OUTPUT_DIR, 'out_printpoints.json')
# ==========================================================================
# Initializes the compas_viewer and visualizes results
# ==========================================================================
"""