Repetier-Host
Release status: functional
| Description | Host software for most RepRap firmwares.
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Introduction
The Repetier-Host is a simple to use host software, which is be compatible with most firmwares arount. You can add and position your STL files on the simulated printbed and slice them all together. For slicing you can use the buildin Slic3r slicer or use the well known Skeinforge. Just call "Slice & Load" and the job gets delegated to to the current slicer, showing it's output in the log window. For a full description, please look at the homepage.
In the G-Code editor you can change or analyse your code. To help you, a short description of the current code is shown below the editor.
The host runs on Windows XP or higher, Linux and Max OS X.
Features
- Easy to use GUI.
- Easy to use windows, Linux or Max OS X installation.
- Communicates in classic ascii mode or using binary Repetier-Protocol.
- Includes the fast Slic3r slicer.
- Alternatively integrates Skeinforge as second slicer.
- STL composer - place, rotate and scale your STL files on your printbed and store or slice it.
- STL files are automatically converted to gcode.
- Visual preview of G-Code. You can even change the code and you see the difference.
- Syntax highlighting and code explanation.
- Visualizes the G-Codes send to printer.
- Shows estimated print time.
- Supports SD cards.
- Simple control panel for tests.
- Jobs can be changed in internal editor before sending it to the printer.
- Supports multiple 3D printer.
- Logs commands and responses.
- Test generator for printer calibration.
