janhsen / inkjet-commander

The software to control and print with the HP45 controller

Inkjet-commander

The software to control and print with the HP45 controller

Inkjet commander is the a python software used to control the HP45 V4 controller (https://ytec3d.com/hp45-controller-v4/) The most up to date manual as of right now can be found here: https://ytec3d.com/inkjet-commander-manual/

Functions:

• Set up a serial connection with the HP45 V4 controller
• Manage the buffer (to be printed lines)
• Control settings such as drops per inch, DPI and what side of the printhead to use
• Preheat and prime the printhead
• Test the printhead for broken nozzles
• Encoder mode movement (get position from a quadrature encoder)
• Virtual mode movement (Move at a constant, virtual speed, started by a trigger)
• Set the trigger pins and mode
• Open and convert bitmap images
• Send converted bitmap images to the printhead

Dependencies for the software:

• Python 3.6.2 or higher (https://www.python.org/downloads/)
• PyQT5 (https://pypi.org/project/PyQt5/) -"pip install PyQt5"
• Numpy (https://numpy.org/) -"pip install Numpy"
• Pyserial (https://pyserial.readthedocs.io/)
  • "pip install pyserial"
• Pillow -"pip install pillow"

Dependencies for the HP45 controller

• Arduino IDE 1.8.12 or higher (https://www.arduino.cc/en/software)
• Teensyduino (https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/teensyduino.html)