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原文網址 Sol Aris
2020-03-25 08:02:01

Hi folks!

I did a little programming over the weekend and now I would like to share the results with you.

What it is about

I have extended the awesome Photon File Validator Tool from Photonsters by the import of Prusa SL1 file format, so that the files generated by PrusaSlicer can be read in directly, without detour via ChituBox or other slicers that support .photon file format. Additionally I have implemented a Print Host, which pretends to be a Prusa SL1 printer to PrusaSlicer, so that the file can be sent to the Photon File Validator with one click, without a roundtrip via file system.

Motivation

The PrusaSlicer is - thanks to its excellent algorithms for auto-alignment and auto-support - very popular among Anycubic Photon users. Unfortunately, the currently common pipeline for print preparation is very cumbersome. Normally it works something like this:

1. Open the model in the MeshMixer or similar, hollow it out, put drainage holes in it and save it again.
2. Open the model in the PrusaSlicer, align it, generate support and save it again.
3. Open the model in ChituBox, adjust print parameters, slice and save.
4. Open model in Photon File Validator, correct errors and save.
5. Print

Even once, it's already time consuming. But if it turns out that there are still unsupported areas (and usually you will find this in the Photon File Validator, that's what the tool is for), you have to start from step 2 again. The whole open/save orgy over dozens of programs is very time consuming and just not fun. I wanted to change that.

Thanks to the new features in PrusaSlicer 2.2+ an external program for scooping out and drilling is no longer necessary, the slicer can do that by itself now. And thanks to the SL1 import into Photon File Validator you can do without proprietary slicers as an intermediate step, so it reduces the pipeline as follows

1. Open the model in PrusaSlicer, prepare it completely and transfer it to the Photon File Validator with a click on "Send to Printer".
2. Correct any errors in the Photon File Validator and save the .photon file.
3. Print

If there are some unsupported areas, simply switch to the PrusaSlicer window, fix the problem and click on "Send" again. This will reduce the time needed significantly.

Warning / Disclaimer

The software is still beta, and may contain smaller (and possibly larger) bugs. I do not take any warranty for functionality, possible damage to the printer etc. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Installation

Currently no installers are provided. You need an installed Java-Runtime in version 11 or later to run the program. Download the JAR file and start the program with java -jar PhotonFileValidator.jar from the command line.

The complete source code (only necessary for developers) can be downloaded from my GitHub repository.

Usage

1. Start Photon File Validator with java -jar PhotonFileValidator.jar from the command line

2. The main window opens.

3. In the main window, click on Settings The setup dialog opens.

4. Make sure that "Print Host Settings / Current State" shows "Print Host is Running". If a problem occurs, change the port and restart the Print Host.

5. Under "Print Host Settings / Output directory", select the directory where the generated .photon files will be saved.

6. Click the button "Show PrusaSlicer settings" and follow the instructions to set up PrusaSlicer.

Basically you only need to adjust two entries in the default Prusa SL1 printer profile:

1. Set gamma correction to zero. This disables the anti-aliasing in the PrusaSlicer, as the anti-aliasing settings cannot be applied at the moment. However, this is not a limitation, as the built-in calculation in the Photon File Validator provides much finer control over the anti-aliasing settings. The import of gamma correction values is the next item on my TODO list.

2 (Optional) In the "Print Host upload" section, set the "Hostname, IP or URL" field to "http://localhost:8080" (or the port number you set). This setting allows you to send the file to Photon File Validator with one click after slicing, without having to save and reopen it.

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Link Jar file: https://github.com/…/…/out/artifacts/PhotonFileValidator.jar

GitHub Repository: https://github.com/3ddc-solaris/PhotonFileValidator

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Alex Engbæk Christensen
2020-03-25 08:26:37

Se lige her Steffen Andersen

Georgio Chloe
2020-03-25 14:04:11

Tiernan Messmer

Bo Nørgaard
2020-03-25 20:39:12

Thanks for making the Validator even better...

David Collinson
2020-03-25 20:40:30

Thank you for your great efforts Sol!

Robert Jeppesen
2020-03-25 22:20:32

You are the most amazing person alive! At least until I find something else shiny. But seriously, this is awesome, thank you.

Christopher Fugate
2020-03-25 22:51:32

If you're updating the Validator, are you taking requests?

Because the ability to flick up and down between layers while in the zoom-in mode would be hella handy.

Bo Nørgaard
2020-03-25 22:57:22

Christopher Fugate add your request to the GitHub, there are a small group of people who are currently improving the application.

Mimmo Lagonigro
2020-03-26 00:37:20

Thank you! Good work

Kyle McPherson
2020-03-26 03:25:38

Great

Sol Aris
2020-03-26 04:22:33

Many thanks to all for the positive feedback. I've been busy printing for a couple of days now and so far every print has been successful.

As soon as I have implemented the gamma correction and cleaned up the code, I will make a pull request so that the changes are included in the main branch.

Robert Jeppesen
2020-03-27 09:38:07

Sol Aris Any idea what would cause this, or more importantly how to fix this?

Sol Aris
2020-03-27 10:32:24

Robert Jeppesen You need a newer Java version. The program runs from version 11, the error message says that you have Java 8 installed.

Robert Jeppesen
2020-03-27 10:32:55

Ok, thanks

原文網址 Christopher King
2020-03-18 16:42:37

I have a fauxton.

It has worked just fine using the settings from the spreadsheet with the anycubic green it came with but i'm about to move on to the anycubic purple eco-resin and there are no settings recorded yet. Likewise, as a fauxton, it cant use the photon calibration test from github.

Is the any test i can use with a Fauxton?

Or does anyone either have good settings for purple eco-resin?

thanks in advance

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Vedran Kalamiza
2020-03-18 16:49:38

If the so-called "Fauxton" is the Photon S innards in the Photon case, simple logic would suggest that the Photon S test can be used.

Christopher King
2020-03-18 16:57:55

I thought fauxton has the original Photon LED rather than the upgraded -S version. i figured that would mean different print times and therefore the -S calibratoin test wouldnt be accurate. But I dont know ,hence the enquiry

Tim Borschel
2020-03-18 17:09:14

I'm pretty sure the fauxton just has the photon s motherboard, everything else is the same as the photon.

Tim Borschel
2020-03-18 17:10:15

If you cant read the .photon file you need to upgrade the firmware to 5.x.xx or whatever the v5 firmware is

Christopher King
2020-03-18 17:21:42

its not the .photon file im having a problem. its gcode for the resin xp finder off github. I'm hoping to avoid multiple subpar test prints while i dial in the settings for the new resin

Bob Deblier
2020-03-18 21:24:41

Christopher King the LED wasn't upgraded - just the original CBD mainboard replaced with the one from the Photon S.

Daniel Kottmair
2020-03-18 21:25:37

There is one on Thingiverse for the Fauxton S..

原文網址 Jeffrey Dawson
2020-03-17 21:34:48

Hi I ran the community exposure test. From github and it failed conpleatly with only the base layer sticking the the build plate. All the other layers came out well but stayed on the fep. I was testing for the 25micro file (resin-test-25u.B150.6-60.photon) has anyone else tried the high resolution files and had successfully tests? I don't think that build plate leveling is the problem as this is my first failed print. Any suggestions?

I have a photon printer (not the s) and I was using ABS-like eIegloo gray resin

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Wes Mischke
2020-03-17 22:47:55

Did you put it into test mode?

Jeffrey Dawson
2020-03-17 22:57:42

Wes Mischke no, is that a setting on the printer its self? Isn't it just a print file what does test mode do.

Wes Mischke
2020-03-17 22:58:14

So you’ll have to get the test and print mode files from GitHub

Wes Mischke
2020-03-17 22:59:28

Load the test and print mode files into usb like a sliced file. Then “print” the test mode file, then print your resin exposure test then “print” print mode to return your printer to stock settings.

Wes Mischke
2020-03-17 23:02:33

https://youtu.be/sK32nDu0lDM

原文網址 Matt Kovach
2020-03-17 09:49:26

Does anyone else use the photon file validator off github? I downloaded it to check and fix prints because I read some good things on it but now that I have it installed it wont open any of my sliced files.

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Fred Bey
2020-03-17 10:03:05

Only works for *.photon and *.cbddlp files.

Fred Bey
2020-03-17 10:03:38

That's usually the only problem people have. Besides really big file size taking forever and a day to load.

Matt Kovach
2020-03-17 10:43:23

It was in .photon but everytime I clicked open nothing would load

Fred Bey
2020-03-17 11:45:29

Last advice is to update your Java, since that's what it runs in.

原文網址 Grant Latham
2020-03-09 03:31:42

Is there a good program for converting between sliced file types? I tried this one: https://github.com/Ordenritterlein/PhotonsFileConverter , but it didn't work. In Chrome it crashes on selecting the file, and on IE it simply does nothing (as far as I can tell). Any alternatives would be much appreciated. 翻譯年糕

原文網址 Joe Bone
2020-03-05 21:55:30

Thanks for letting me join. I've been using fdm printers for a few years but haven't moved into resins yet. My mate has a photon that he want to get rid off so obviously I wanted a new toy. Time to get reading and fiddling with stuff. Other than the info on github can anyone recommend a good source of info? Or if you gave any tips you can share that would be great. ?

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2020-03-05 21:57:15

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2020-03-05 22:03:53

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2020-03-05 22:04:36

原文網址 Kyle Middleton
2020-02-25 05:53:18

I could use a little help interpreting this. Ran the exposure test off the Photonsters GitHub using Anycubic Grey resin. I've done a few prints that came out fine. The test cube came out great except for the lettering on the base seemed a little "squished". I've also attached the settings I used for that print, which I got off the online spreadsheet everyone references.

I've gotten these holes/bubbles in the base of every print so far and they showed up again on the exposure test file. Are these just air bubbles? The LCD and fep are clean and clear.

To me it looks like 7 has the best overall balance in this test but since I'm new I'd appreciate any thoughts or tips or confirmation.

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Jay Starling
2020-02-25 06:02:05

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2020-02-25 06:03:08

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2020-02-25 06:07:32

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2020-02-25 06:08:04

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2020-02-25 06:12:41

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2020-02-25 06:13:50

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2020-02-25 06:17:47

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2020-02-25 06:41:34

原文網址 Chris Robinson
2020-02-23 01:55:31

Well, looks like this printer is going back. According to information that I found the firmware version which this printer lists as 3.4.1, is NOT for a Photon, but for a Fauxton (according to github). The firmware doesn't appear to be upgradable. Hopefully Amazon will take the thing back. Guess we'll see.

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2020-02-23 01:58:03

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2020-02-23 02:05:52

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2020-02-23 02:07:40

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2020-02-23 02:10:07

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2020-02-23 02:13:33

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2020-02-23 02:15:15

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2020-02-23 02:35:02

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2020-02-23 02:38:58

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原文網址 Ranyle Singh
2020-02-16 09:19:28

Hello guys.
I've searched on here and tried what i could find as well as Google and github.

No usb's work. No files work. Including renaming.
Including updating firmware files, so I can't update.
This is what I get for all files.
Tried opening and plugging directly to motherboard.
Tried powering off and unplugging.

Any other suggestions?

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