Flashforge 3D Print

Automate and control Flashforge Adventurer 5M 3D printers via netcat for status, print jobs, temperature, homing, file management, and slicing.

3D Print Automation Skill

Automate 3D printing with Flashforge Adventurer 5M printers ("Ralph Wiggum").

Overview

Complete workflow for automated 3D printing. Originally inspired by Bambu Studio AI patterns.

Features

• ✅ Printer Status - Real-time temp, progress, state
• ✅ Print Control - Start, pause, stop prints
• ✅ File Management - List/select files on printer
• ✅ Slicing - PrusaSlicer CLI integration
• ✅ Camera - Snapshot from printer camera (port 8080)
• ✅ Full Pipeline - Search → Slice → Print → Monitor

Printer Configuration

• Name: Ralph Wiggum
• IP: 10.0.0.41
• Serial: SNMSRE9704441
• Check Code: a31d9729
• Camera: Port 8080 (web interface)
• Control: Port 8899 (G-code)

Installation

# Install dependencies
pip install flashforge-python-api requests

# Or use virtual environment
source ~/.openclaw/workspace/.venv/bin/activate

Quick Commands

# Check status
python3 ralph_wiggum.py --status

# List files
python3 ralph_wiggum.py --list

# Start print (file must be on printer)
python3 ralph_wiggum.py --start "filename.gcode"

# Slice STL
python3 ralph_wiggum.py --slice model.stl

# Full automation (slice + print)
python3 ralph_wiggum.py --slice-print model.stl

# Camera snapshot
python3 ralph_wiggum.py --camera

Camera

The Flashforge Adventurer 5M has a camera connected to the main controller.

Endpoints to try:

curl http://10.0.0.41:8080/camera
curl http://10.0.0.41:8080/

Material Settings

Material	Nozzle	Bed	Notes
PLA	200-210°C	60°C	Most common
PETG	230-250°C	80°C	Stronger
ABS	240-260°C	100-110°C	Needs enclosure

Printer Specs

	Adventurer 5M
Build Volume	220×220×220mm
Max Nozzle Temp	110°C
Max Bed Temp	110°C
Connection	WiFi/Ethernet/USB

G-Code Commands

Command	Description
~M105	Get temperatures
~M119	Get status
~M27	Get print progress
~M23 filename	Select file
~M24	Start print
~M25	Pause print
~M26	Stop print
~G28	Home axes

Known Issues

• Network Upload: The Flashforge Python API may have issues from sandboxed environments. Use manual upload via FlashPrint or USB if needed.
• Camera: Some endpoints may require running from host machine (not sandbox).

Files

• ralph_wiggum.py - Main controller script
• WORKFLOW.md - Detailed workflow documentation
• SKILL.md - This file