[Status of print job without using Cura]

What's the best way to check on the status of the print without using Cura?

I don't like to keep Cura open because it makes my PC spin up loud, but I'd like to know time remaining, temperatures, etc.

I got the webcam streaming in a browser, so that's not a problem.

I can get the times with a bit of work using

 

[ip address]/api/v1/print_job

 

but I have to do calculations to change the seconds into hours, % remaining, etc.

And I can find temperatures in a similar way, but again not very user friendly.

Has somebody made a script or applet that does this?

[UM3 camera]

You are omitting the port number (see the :8080 part):

http://[ip address]:8080/?action=stream

Thanks. That works.

[UM3 camera]

This method doesn't seem to work (anymore?). UM3, firmware 3.6.2.20170322. Unless I'm doing it wrong....

 

http://[ip address]/?action=stream

 

just redirects to

 

http://[ip address]/start.html

 

and prompts for the Welcome to Ultimaker 3.

Camera streams OK to Cura though.

[ETHY-LAY Support Filament]

Has anybody tried ETHY-LAY or similar support material (alcohol soluble)? Thoughts or advice?

Any suggestions about do/don'ts or good/bad primary material combos?

How about with Polycarbonate?

https://www.matterhackers.com/store/3d-printer-filament/lay-away-ethy-lay-support-filament-3.00mm

[Polycarbonate and PVA?]

@kmanstudios Maybe this question can be moved to another forum category for more response?

[Can the UM3 print Polycarbonate?]

Somebody above said

If I wanted to use Polycarbonate, what can I use for supports?

I have the same question.

[Polycarbonate and PVA?]

What are the new compatibilities concerning PVA as a support and other materials other than PLA and Nylon?

I'd like to hear answers/comments on this too.

My first print with PC/PVA on UM3 didn't go well. PVA doesn't seem to adhere to PC.