Tools for the generation of curved paths for an arm-based FDM system.
These will be presented at ECCM 2018 with the paper "Application of an Arm-Based FDM System for Sandwich Panel Fabrication", by D. Pollard, G. Herrmann, C. Ward, J. Etches.
A video showing the operation is available at: https://youtu.be/v36t1wzLFEM
- Python 2.7 (tested on 2.7.13)
- Numpy STL
- MatPlotLib
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| aerofoil_print.py | Generate aerofoil shaped specimen |
| curved_stl_print.py | Project 2D toolpath onto a curved surface |
| cylinder_print.py | Print onto a cylinder located on rotating print bed |
| flat_print.py | Prints a flat shape |
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| cylinder_localisation.py | Locate the centre of rotation and cylinder in 2D |
| honeycomb_pattern.py | Generate hexagonal print path over surface |
| level_print_bed.py | Move nozzle over selectd bed for manual leveling |
| mesh_visualisation_test.py | View an imported STL file |
| movementOperations.py | Various positioning functions |
| PrintPathClass.py | Provides path processing |
| SurfaceModification.py | Interprets and manipulates STL files |
| xyz_generator_functions.py | Generates a range of 2D toolpaths |
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| abb.py | Main robot control class |
| abb_testing.py | Implements most of the functions of abb.py, but plots movements |
| MainModule.mod | RAPID main module |
| SERVER.mod | RAPID processor for interface |
The software for abb control is based on Open-ABB by Michael Dawson-Haggerty, released under the MIT license: https://github.com/robotics/open_abb
The implemented robot control functions are similar to those released by David Pollard, released under the MIT license: https://github.com/bristolroboticslab/OpenABB-FDM