MonoWare Lite - Slicing and control software for resin printers

Here is the place to discuss software and related tools for Slice generation, machine control, & etc...
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Re: MonoWare Lite - Slicing and control software for resin printers

Postby Nitros » Sat May 06, 2017 12:50 pm

I'm not an expert either, if could be any help I can send you a pic of the board? Perhaps someone more expert can chime in

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Re: MonoWare Lite - Slicing and control software for resin printers

Postby cooly » Sat May 06, 2017 12:53 pm


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Re: MonoWare Lite - Slicing and control software for resin printers

Postby Nitros » Sat May 06, 2017 2:00 pm

Great I will looking forward to hearing from you

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Re: MonoWare Lite - Slicing and control software for resin printers

Postby cooly » Thu May 11, 2017 10:22 am

I've made some changes and small improvements on MonoWare. Please download and install the new version
MonoWare 0.1.005 - https://www.dropbox.com/s/vucka027m9w1r ... 5.exe?dl=0

The changes will be as below.
- Minor UI change for better visibility on Windows 10 & zoomed in text
- Support preview (watermark) during support placement
- Keypress "T" while object selected moves to object center
- Bug fixes during support generation

For LittleRP users and general Uno based printers, I've also configured firmware. Please download and upload it to your Uno.
Mono Firmware 05112017 - https://www.dropbox.com/s/m7yf0q6a2skqy ... 7.hex?dl=0

The pins that I've used for controlling the stepper and servo is as below.
Z-step pin: 4
Z-dir pin: 7
Z-limit pin: 11
Servo pin (shutter): 2
Fan control pin: 5
Pin 12, 13 are reserved for projector communication
- Other pins are not assigned in the version of firmware. Please let me know if you need further functionalities.
- You need to adjust the screw pitch inside Printer tab. AFAIK, LittleRP has 8 mm pitch, 200 steps per revolution, and 8 microstepping. So you can choose the three values 8.0 / 200 / 8. Please advise me this is not correct.
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** Please note that the MonoWare and firmware is provided without any kind of warranty or I'm not responsible for any kind of damages of hardware or software system.
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Nitros: Please make sure you can restore the firmware back into the original LittleRP firmware. You can do the firmware upload inside the MonoWare Misc tab if you have *.hex or Arduino IDE if you have source code (*.ino). Please check the COM port and correct Baud rate before uploading the firmware.

Jaidek: I've not implemented time period trial version yet. However you can give this version a try before releasing the time trial version. I have a plan to release the version when I implement auto-support.

Please leave a reply if you have problems and questions!

Thanks!
Yun

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Re: MonoWare Lite - Slicing and control software for resin printers

Postby Jaidek » Mon May 15, 2017 1:38 pm

Hey Cooly,

I noticed on the store that there is now a license renewal for $29, is this the yearly cost after the initial $99 purchase?

Thanks,
Corey

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Re: MonoWare Lite - Slicing and control software for resin printers

Postby cooly » Mon May 15, 2017 2:45 pm


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Re: MonoWare Lite - Slicing and control software for resin printers

Postby cooly » Sat May 20, 2017 4:44 pm

Minor update is available. Please download and give it a try.
MonoWare 0.1.007 - https://www.dropbox.com/s/av1kunvseelqu ... 7.exe?dl=0

MonoWare 0.1.007 Revision Log
- Added support view option: full support vs. contact only draw (Key shortcut: V)
- Added a feature for adjusting support contact point and size (Shift + Rightbutton)
- Bug fixed on support generation between short distance
- Bug fixed on support-model link when support removal
- Bug fixed on long support & mesh-support generation
- Disabled the zoon at mouse position as default. Need SHIFT to focus zoom
- Bug fixed on OpenGL version issue.

I've fixed a bug about OpenGL version, so it should work on OpenGL v3.2 or later that can work with almost every PCs I guess.
Please let me know if you still have issues.

You can toggle the support view option between full drawn supports and contact only supports
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Each support contact points can be adjusted after selecting the support.
Right button down and move to adjust position, and SHIFT + right or left button increases or decreases the support diameter by 0.1 mm.
Using these feature, you can precisely edit the supports after rough placement.
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Thanks.
Yun

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Re: MonoWare Lite - Slicing and control software for resin printers

Postby mongerdesigns » Thu May 25, 2017 4:37 pm

So you copy the Solus 3d printer design and components and now you're copying the way Formlabs does support points. Get some imagination for yourself and originality. Stop copying other companies.

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Re: MonoWare Lite - Slicing and control software for resin printers

Postby Jaidek » Thu May 25, 2017 10:58 pm

Hey Cooly,

I am glad to see the progress on MonoWare evolving. I really dig the last update with the support point placement, it makes it very easy to place without obstructing the view.

Have you ever seen how B9 Creator does a waterline for visualizing where areas need support? It is one of the handiest features and could be a welcome addition if MonoWare had something similar. Here's a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu5rac7WUb0

Thanks!

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Re: MonoWare Lite - Slicing and control software for resin printers

Postby cooly » Fri May 26, 2017 6:53 am

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