Hi guys, I've posted this mod on the IRC, now wanted to bring it to the forum to get opinions. It adds a tool under the file menu called "3d print" which takes the current model in FreeCAD, creates an STL, uses a bundled slic3r to make the gcode, and then a shell version of pronterface (printcore) to send it to a connected 3d Printer. Please let me know what you think! Heres a video of an early version with a 3d pritner attached: [www.youtube.com] Heres a video what it currently looks like: [www.youtube.com] https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,207966#msg-207966 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:30:40 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,234114#msg-234114 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,234114#msg-234114
I read about your work and tried to find de RepCAD module for FreecAD and was impossible. Finally decided to compile Freecad with the instructions that appears here: [code.google.com] but at the end when FreeCAD starts everything looks like runs fine but when I try to send the model to a 3D printer it does nothing. If i use the terminal in that moment this is what appears:

Creating temporary STL file...
Exception (Fri Aug 9 11:33:33 2013): OSD_File::Write : file is not open
Stack Trace: Traceback (most recent call last):
File "", line 1, in

When I was following the technocopia instructions there was a line that didn't work ( `sudo apt-get install curl curl -L [cpanmin.us] | perl - --sudo App::cpanminus`). I tried with wget but nothing. Do you think the above bug is a result of this? Do you know how can I fixit?
On the other hand did you make the RepCAD module for FreeCAD? May be with this module would be easier?.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me out.

Thanks for your work and time.]]> FreakCAD 3D Design tools Fri, 09 Aug 2013 06:31:29 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,213911#msg-213911 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,213911#msg-213911 RapCad and not RepCad.]]> rhmorrison 3D Design tools Fri, 31 May 2013 06:54:53 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,213343#msg-213343 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,213343#msg-213343 Where can I get RepCAD? I can not find the link. On the other hand I'll be interested in Windows version, if possible.

Thank you very much.]]> tracatra69 3D Design tools Wed, 29 May 2013 13:11:45 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,210701#msg-210701 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,210701#msg-210701 Due to requests, I will be releasing RepCAD as a module instead of a modified FreeCAD with RepCAD pre-installed && pre-configured. Changing to a module version will push the release back a little as I have to modify some configurations in order to achieve as much optimal "plug & play" as I can.

check out my website for more upcoming updates! CLICK HERE]]> isonoob 3D Design tools Tue, 21 May 2013 10:12:30 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,210014#msg-210014 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,210014#msg-210014
then port it over to windows T_T]]> isonoob 3D Design tools Sun, 19 May 2013 09:16:17 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,209977#msg-209977 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,209977#msg-209977
Very nice. But on your home page, it says RepCAD is a modified version of FreeCAD. I think it would be best if it was a module that can be added to an existing installation of FreeCAD, rather than having to install a customized version.

The reason is, many people either use the daily builds from the Ubuntu PPA, or compile FreeCAD from source.

For example a python module can be dropped into ~/.FreeCAD/Mod and will be detected by FreeCAD without need for compilation. It will not be erased if a new version of FreeCAD is installed. It may be easier to make it cross-platform too.

I'm no programmer but you could get input and advice on the FreeCAD developers forum. [sourceforge.net]

What I would like of such a tool is, instead of sending directly to the printer, having an intermediary step that gives info on the filament length required and the time to print (basically retrieving that info from pronterface), then a button to confirm. If that's doable... :)]]> NormandC 3D Design tools Sun, 19 May 2013 04:21:00 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,209966#msg-209966 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,209966#msg-209966
www.ihatescreamingchildren.com]]> isonoob 3D Design tools Sun, 19 May 2013 01:03:11 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,208170#msg-208170 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,208170#msg-208170
EDIT

I've developed this for use on Linux OS, is there any requests to port this over to Windows?]]> isonoob 3D Design tools Mon, 13 May 2013 07:13:52 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,208167#msg-208167 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,208167#msg-208167 chris33 3D Design tools Mon, 13 May 2013 06:26:40 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,207966#msg-207966 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?80,207966,207966#msg-207966
Heres a video of an early version with a 3d pritner attached:
[www.youtube.com]


Heres a video what it currently looks like:
[www.youtube.com]]]> isonoob 3D Design tools Sun, 12 May 2013 15:30:13 -0400