[HANW]

Hi There,

We aim to have the robot hold the substrate plate (printing bed) while utilizing a fixed extruder for our 3D printing application.

After reviewing the available remote TCP demos in the library, I couldn't find any that closely resemble our specific setup. Could you please advise if RoboDK supports configuring a 3D printing application with a fixed, remote TCP?

I've attached a screenshot of our setup for your reference.

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[Albert]

Yes, using remote TCP for 3D printing is supported. What issues did you find?

We can better help you if you can share your RoboDK project file.

[HANW]

Yes, using remote TCP for 3D printing is supported. What issues did you find?

We can better help you if you can share your RoboDK project file.

Hi Albert,

We have managed to make our project resemble a 3D printing application using an external/remote TCP.

Additionally, we are working on calculating the coordinates of a frame(Frame_Reference_Nozzle) relative to another frame(Frame_Reference_PrintPlate) and plotting all the points in the GUI using the 'Add Point' function in the API.

However, we’ve noticed that when the number of points exceeds approximately 200, the software starts to lag and become slow. Also, all the points are displayed as 'X' marks rather than dots or other styles.

Is there a way to change the point display style and optimize performance when rendering a large number of points?

I've attached the RDK file to this thread for your reference, thanks!


  3D Print Project Demo.rdk (Size: 19.67 MB / Downloads: 82)

[Albert]

I recommend you to change this setting:
Allow a tool Z rotation of 0 deg instead of 180 deg

This change will solve the path much faster and it will force the robot to remain in the desired onrientation. Changing this setting is useful once you have adjusted your preferred tool orientation settings.

You can find more information here:
https://robodk.com/doc/en/Robot-Machinin...timization