3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Cont

EliSoft 3D

About this app

Print G-code files directly from your Android device via Wifi, Bluetooth or USB OTG/Host port.

3D Fox is simple to use, has a clear and meaningful log screen and works great on small/inexpensive devices as well.

Developed with a Reprap Prusa i3 with Mega2560 + Ramps + Marlin/Repetier + Slic3r, Wifi module ESP8266 and BT module JY-MCU, it should work with many other HW/SW combinations.

SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Web interface monitor printer and to upload/print files from your PC/Tablet browser over the network.
• Video streaming of the device built-in webcam.
• Take back control of SD card printing jobs after losing connection with the printer. You can use this feature to manager several printers with the same device: start a print job on printer A, then do something else on printer B, finally go back to printer A and take back control of the pending printing job.

NOTES:
• You must put your G-code files in \3DFox directory of your Andorid device. Use a file manager (we recommend ES File Explorer) to move files from their original location to \3DFox
• 3D Fox does not work with MakerBot or other printers using a proprietary communication protocol.

USB CONNECTION
• Android device must have a USB OTG/Host port: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go
• Supported printer USB-to-serial chips:
- CDC ACM (eg Arduino Mega)
- FTDI (eg Melzi, Sanguinololu)
- CH34x
- CP210X, PL2303

WIFI MODULE ESP-01 (ESP8266 chip) succesfully tested:
• Firmware: transparent bridge \'esp-link\' by JeeLabs: http://github.com/jeelabs/esp-link
• Baud rate: 250000.
• Upload speed: 1 MB transferred in 100 s (with Mega2560+Marlin), comparable to USB connection speed.
• Antenna: performances boosted with this improvement: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1665680

BLUETOOTH MODULE
• Bluetooth module JY-MCU connection and configuration: http://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Jy-mcu#A_simple_way_to_change_BT_module_settings_-_apparently_using_ftdi_chip.2C_but_not_recommended

FREE VERSION LIMITATIONS:
• Max file size for printing and uploading: 2 MB
• Custom commands: 12 instead of 36
• Decimal digits for XYZ positions and moves: 1 instead of 2
• There are only a few limitations. If you are happy with the app, please consider buying the Pro version to reward our development work. Pro version is available here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fox3d.controller.pro

SUPPORT:
• For questions or bug reporting do not hesitate to write to [e-mail].
• For bug reporting please do not use Google Play Review comments as they do not allow an effective interaction with our development team.

Ratings and reviews

Love it! Love love love it. You did a fantastic job coding this. Found my printer immediately and had zero issues whatsoever. If I had one wish I would ask that when you issue a Gcode or Mcode command that the screen would immediately switch to the console page and when you came back to issue more commands, the text just entered would have disappeared instead of stayed there. (Maybe you could make it where you issued commands right on the console screen?) Best app I have found in the play store!

I just started using this with my MP Select Mini and it is working great!!! I was able to connect to my printer, select a gcode file from the SD card, and start printing it. It uses my home WiFi, so I don't have to sign up for anything or buy anything to get it to work. ( I will most likely buy the Pro Version). I am going to connect the printer to an Alexi enabled outlet. Then I will be able to turn on the printer, select and start printing from a different room or away from home!

1st app that has successfully been able to connect and control my RepRap using android. Good for testing printer functions. If this could someday control everything like my actual printer control screen this would absolutely be amazing. You could turn your old android phones and tablets into a full color touch control pad for Printer builds

What's new

v 1.4.19
• Added support for Idex printers and for SKR2 and SKR3 boards

v 1.4.18
• USB communication: now working with SKR boards

v 1.4.16
• Improved support for Android 10

v 1.4.15
• Introduced speed for manual Z moves
• Webserver: fixed bug in Webcam button

v 1.4.11
• Ability to prevent sleep mode
• Webserver: configurable refresh time
• Ability to change T, start/stop Fan and send Custom Commands during printing
• 2 decimal digits for XYZ positions and moves (Pro)