This repository contains the code responsible for controlling an automated regolith sintering stand. The stand is used to sinter regolith, which is a mixture of solid particles that form the surface of a planet or a moon, into solid structures.
Requirements
Python 3.6 or higher
Getting Started
Clone this repository to your local machine using
git clone https://github.com/JuddBE/Exolith_Lab
Install the required packages using pip install -r requirements.txt.
Interface with the regolith sintering stand to your computer over wifi/ethernet using ssh.
How to run
Run python3 solarAlignment.py to start the automated tracking process to align the lens with the sun.
Run python3 runGcode.py [name of gcode file] to start printing a specific GCODE file.
Use the app for ease of use, which is pinned on the Exolith sintering slack channel and does not require interfacing with a terminal.
(The code provides a command-line interface that allows you to control the regolith sintering stand.) The following commands are available:
python3 xMoveCoord.py [coord] [optional: speed 0-1]
python3 yMoveCoord.py [coord] [optional: speed 0-1]
python3 zMoveCoord.py [coord] [optional: speed 0-1]
python3 runGcode.py [name of gcode file]
python3 shapes.py ["box3d", "box2d", "circle", "cylinder"]
Contributions
Contributions are welcome. If you find a bug or have an idea for a new feature, please open an issue or a pull request.
License
This project is licensed under Exolith Lab License.
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