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So can I run this on a Mac?

funnymachine

So can I run this on a Mac?
June 15, 2008 06:50PM

Before I go and spend a whole load of cash building a printer, how can I figure out if I can run it on a Mac.

I have limited programming skills. Mediocre electronics skills.

And I want to make stuff with my computer.

I don't want to wait ten years to do it - I am too old.

Can anyone help?

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reece.arnott

Re: So can I run this on a Mac?
June 16, 2008 02:28AM

Registered: 16 years ago
Posts: 235

Simple answer is that it will work on a Mac.

Longer answer is that the instructions for doing so are here: [reprap.org] but is apparently still being written.

Both the reprap controlling host software and the 3d design tool Art of Illusion are written in Java so are cross platform, you just need to install the supporting software.

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JohnWasser

Re: So can I run this on a Mac?
June 16, 2008 10:40AM

Registered: 15 years ago
Posts: 199

...and the Arduino development environment works on a Mac and unlike most earlier CNC systems that used a PC parallel printer port or RS232 serial port the Arduino Diecimila uses USB so that's Mac compatible.