Welcome to the exciting world of 3D printing! If you’re ready to unleash the power of your DLP resin 3D printer, Photonic3D is the tool you need. This blog will guide you through the installation and usage of Photonic3D, a versatile control server with a web-based user interface designed to make your printing experience seamless. Whether you are using a Raspberry Pi, Linux, Windows, or MacOS, we’ve got you covered!

What is Photonic3D?

Photonic3D is a robust control server for DLP resin 3D printers. It allows you to print from various formats such as .cws files, STL files, PNG images, GIFs, and even block texts using custom fonts!

Installation Guide

Raspberry Pi Usage

If you’re using a new Raspberry Pi, start with the Jessie Lite based image. Follow these steps:

• Download the Raspberry Pi system image.
• Refer to the installation documentation for more guidance.

For existing Raspberry Pis, stick to the Linux install instructions below.

Linux Installation Quickstart

Special note! Please note that this installation will repurpose your computer’s display and will send serial commands to your printer’s microcontroller. If you don’t want your computer dedicated to this, consider using a Raspberry Pi instead. If installation is needed, here are the commands:

• Latest stable:

  sudo wget https://github.com/area515/Creation-Workshop-Host/raw/master/host/bin/start.sh

  sudo chmod 777 start.sh

  sudo ./start.sh

• Latest development:

  sudo wget https://github.com/WesGilster/Creation-Workshop-Host/raw/master/host/bin/start.sh

  sudo chmod 777 start.sh

  sudo ./start.sh

• Latest Kudo3D Fork:

  sudo wget https://github.com/Kudo3D/Photonic3D/raw/master/host/bin/start.sh

  sudo chmod 777 start.sh

  sudo ./start.sh

Photonic3D will be installed in /opt/cwh and an init script will be added to launch the server on boot.

Windows Installation Quickstart

• Download the latest stable or development version.
• Unzip the file into your desired directory.
• Double-click on start.bat to launch the program.

User Interface Examples

Check out the interface of Photonic3D with the following images:

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Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues during the installation or operation of Photonic3D, consider the following troubleshooting ideas:

• Check that you’ve downloaded the correct version for your OS.
• Ensure your printer is properly connected.
• For Raspberry Pi, verify the image is correctly flashed to the SD card.
• If the server fails to start, review console output for error messages.

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Understanding Code Installation through Analogy

Think of installing Photonic3D like setting up a new coffee machine. When you get a new machine, first, you find the coffee type (your OS) suitable for your taste. You then gather all the necessary components, like filters and water. In this scenario, the install commands are like your coffee routine – specific and essential to ensure you brew your perfect cup (or print your perfect model). Each command you enter is like adding an ingredient, carefully measured to prevent overflow. Just as your coffee machine needs power and connectivity, your server needs proper configurations and network access!

Conclusion

You are now equipped with everything to successfully install and navigate Photonic3D. With this guide, embrace the creativity that 3D printing offers. Happy printing!