Table Of Contents
- Latest Update
- Applications Description
- How to install 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Controller APK for Android?
- How to install 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Controller APK for PC (Windows 7/8/10 or MAC)?
- 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Controller Pros & Cons
- 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Controller related applications
Latest update [menu]
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
• More Custom Commands
• 2 decimal digits for XYZ positions and moves (Pro)
• No file size limitation for Web interface upload (Pro)
Description [menu]
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 Elisoft3D@gmail.com.
• For bug reporting please do not use Google Play Review comments as they do not allow an effective interaction with our development team.
How to install 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Controller APK for Android [menu]
Download 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Controller APK file (com.fox3d.controller_38_1870425.apk) from SameAPK.com, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (com.fox3d.controller_38_1870425.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Controller APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Controller APK file(com.fox3d.controller_38_1870425.apk) from SameAPK.com to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(com.fox3d.controller_38_1870425.apk)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Simple install APK on PC by drag and drop file com.fox3d.controller_38_1870425.apk on Emulator screen
3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Controller APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.