Feature Request: Follow Along In Slicer
Since it doesn't look like we are getting photos or videos of what the printer is doing, maybe the slicer could show where the printer head is in relation to the model, and layer hight. In other words, have the preview view in the slicer match where the print is printing. Would be more informative than just display % complete.
RE: Feature Request: Follow Along In Slicer
I vote in favor of this. This is a feature in the slicer I used to use, Simplify3D. The idea is to (optionally) link the position info from PrusaLink / PrusaConnect to the layer and line sliders in the Plater display, thereby giving an almost-live simulation of what the current state of the print job *should* be. A couple of caveats:
- There's a buffer, so the display will probably run a little behind.
- If something goes wrong in real life, the display won't know it.
This is actually quite useful for a) learning how the slicer behaves, and b) monitoring problem areas.
Thanks.