Ultimaker S5 Plugin requested: use the built-in camera to make a timelapse

[MichielJacobi 2]

Hey all, 

 

Is someone here able to create a plugin that uses the built-in camera of the Ultimaker S5 to make a timelapse of a print? And an additional request: is it possible to store it on the plugged-in USB? The network within my company is protected in such a way that it isn't possible to keep a stable Wi-Fi connection. 

[Smithy 1,146]

A plugin would be possible, but then it will be stored on your computer. Saving to the USB stick on the printer is not possible when running a plugin in Cura. But anyway, such a plugin is currently not available.

 

But there is python script which does timelapse from the UM3/S5 cam. It has to run on your computer and only takes screenshots of the cam at a given interval. When the print is finished the script merges the pictures to a time-lapse video. Works well.

 

If you are interested, search here in the forum for timelapse, there is a thread with installation instructions.

 

But of course, you should have a stable network connection to your printer.

[nooob 0]

On 11/19/2018 at 3:43 PM, Smithy said:

A plugin would be possible, but then it will be stored on your computer. Saving to the USB stick on the printer is not possible when running a plugin in Cura. But anyway, such a plugin is currently not available.

 

But there is python script which does timelapse from the UM3/S5 cam. It has to run on your computer and only takes screenshots of the cam at a given interval. When the print is finished the script merges the pictures to a time-lapse video. Works well.

 

If you are interested, search here in the forum for timelapse, there is a thread with installation instructions.

 

But of course, you should have a stable network connection to your printer.

Hello Smithy
I would like to try this plugin but i cant find it
Kind regards 
Noob

[GregValiant 1,408]

The "Time Lapse" plugin should be available under the "Extensions / Post Processing / Modify Gcode" menu, and then "Add a Script".

 

I did a slight rewrite of the "Time Lapse" script.  This one allows you to choose how often to take a picture rather than always being every layer.

Unzip and put "TimeLapse_GV.py" into the Configuration Folder ("Help | Show Configuration Folder") and the "scripts" sub-folder.

TimeLapse_GV.zip