3d printer simulation

[2dor4444]

Hi,

I have some problems slicing a 3d .stl file because i should use arrays or such in order to use Z axis for layering.

The thing is I'm a rookie regarding Labview and my assignment was to simulate a 3d printer, including the control of all 3 axis..and temperature control of the extruder head.

I could really use some help, ideeas , everything will come in handy.

Thank you

[mikeporter]

First, do you have a document describing the stl file format?

Second, have you gone through the tutorials?

Mike...

[2dor4444]

Yes, i did go through various tutorials.Would you recommend something related to this?

I only have the .stl file..that i've already used it in Labview.

[mikeporter]

Can you already get the data from the file? I thought that was your problem.

Mike...

[keroba · Accepted solution]

Have you tried to use the "Load STL Geometry.vi" function and the property node named "normal array"? That property node gives you X , Y , Z normal components of your stl file.

[2dor4444]

I did not know about that property..thank you very much ..that came in handy.But how can I use the values from the array indicator..any ideea of approach?

[keroba]

Yes, refer to the attached document. It is LabVIEW 2014 

Good luck with your application

Regards.

[acuteboy]

How can i display this XYZ data in a table as numeric values?