Slicer JavaScript Class

The Slicer class is designed to generate G-code instructions for 3D printing tasks. It provides methods to control movements and extrusion for your printer.

Class Initialization

const slicer = new Slicer(nozzleDiameter, layerHeight, filamentDiameter, movementSpeed, printSpeed, heightSpeed, retractSpeed, retractLength);

Properties

• nozzleDiameter: Diameter of the printer nozzle.
• layerHeight: Height of each printed layer.
• filamentDiameter: Diameter of the filament.
• movementSpeed: Default movement speed.
• printSpeed: Default printing speed.
• heightSpeed: Default height change speed.
• retractSpeed: Retraction speed.
• retractLength: Retraction length.
• extrusionWidth: Width of extrusion.
• currentPosition: Current position of the printer.
• eRoundFactor: Rounding factor for extrusion calculations.
• gcode: Accumulated G-code instructions.

Methods

• calculateFilamentLength(distance): Calculate filament length based on distance.
• calculateDistance(x1, y1, x2, y2): Calculate distance between two points.
• generateExtrusionGcode(x1, y1, x2, y2): Generate G-code for extrusion move.
• addGcodeLine(gcode, speed): Add a G-code line to the instructions.
• extrusionMove(x, y, speed): Perform an extrusion move.
• extrusionMoveTo(x, y, speed): Move to a position with extrusion.
• extrude(length, speed): Extrude filament.
• moveZ(z, retract, speed): Move in the Z direction.
• move(x, y, z, speed): Move in the X, Y, and optionally Z directions.
• moveTo(x, y, z, speed): Move to a position in the X, Y, and optionally Z directions.
• retract(e): Perform retraction.
• unretract(e): Cancel retraction.
• bedHeat(temp): Heat the bed to the specified temperature.
• bedHeatWait(temp): Heat the bed and wait.
• toolHeat(temp): Heat the tool to the specified temperature.
• toolHeatWait(temp): Heat the tool and wait.
• setSpeed(speed): Set the movement speed.
• disableAll(): Disable all components.
• home(): Home the printer.
• getGcode(): Get the accumulated G-code instructions.
• printRectangle(x, y, startDirection, isClockwise): Prints a Rectangle
• printRectanglefilled(x, y, fillDensity): Prints a filled Rectangle

Example Usage

run the slicer.class.js, above the class is an example