Reproid
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| Description | Reprap running on an android app
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What's Reproid?
Reproid is a combination of software and hardware that is able to allow the reprap to run on its own. sorta. Basically the idea behind it all is having the reprap run on an android app. The only issue with that is not all android enabled devices have a usb input. So, the thought was to have the reprap networked and be able to connect the android app to the networked printer.
Things to over come
- Development of the app.
This doesn't see like it would be to big of a challenge. Considering android apps run off java. One thing that might seem to be an issue is version control. If the app is developed for the current android release, it seems it might have compatibility issues with older versions. If there's an update in the host software an app update would follow as well.
- The user interface will be different of course.
- The method of loading the stl files may be something to over come, possibly with sd card?
- Networking the reprap.
- Updating Firmware with wireless connection
Hardware
- Android Based Smartphone / Netbook
- Network Controller
- Some more
Software
- Android app
- Fireware Network Controller
- Some more
Have to have some sort of update firmware inside the app. Possibly be able to edit, save, compile firmware inside the app.
This is where I'm at right now in my thoughts. More to come as I expand my mind. --Uhmaster2000 03:19, 29 September 2010 (UTC)
