GCodeSimulator - 3D Printing

This application is for people who have a 3D printer or work with 3D printer control files (gcode).It can visualize Gcodes and simulate the 3D print process. The App is able to show how your print will look like, allowing you to check how your print should turn out, making it easier to spot errors and fix them instead of wasting filament. Its also good to learn and understand how 3D Printing works. See how perimeters, infill or support is printed layer by layer. "GCode" is a programming language which tells 3D printers (and others) how to make a model. GCode Simulator recognizes the print speeds and can simulate the print in realtime, but you can also speedup the prints (fast forward). Each layer is painted in a different color to see how a layer overlaps with the layer below.
In addition the new version has a printer control panel which allows you to connect and control a real 3D printer using USB-OTG cable (or Bluetooth). It offers basic printer control buttons(XYZ Movement, Extruder, Heat,..) for manual operations. Full printing is only supported in the full GCodePrintr app.

Refer to the homepage for more information: http://gcodesim.dietzm.de

GCodeSimulator analyses the Gcode file and prints additional information like:-print time-used filament-yx move distance-print object dimension-average print speeds-number of layers-layer details-speed distribution / Acceleration-weight and price of the printed object...

The GCode Print simulator allows the following actions:Load a Gcode fileShow details about the loaded GcodeSpeed up/downJump to next LayerJump to previous LayerRestart from first LayerPauseQuit

Developed for reprap printers but should work with other printers (e.g. printrbot,ultimaker) as well, tested with Slic3r and skeinforge generated Gcodes. MakerBot firmware talks using a proprietary protocol called S3G where as others use raw G-Code, therefore only the gcode simulation is supported.

The Printer Control Feature requires a android device with USB-OTG support and a USB-OTG cable. (or bluetooth).See GCodePrintr App for full printing support.GCodeSimulator for PC can be found on http://gcodesim.dietzm.de or on Thingiverse

PROBLEM SUPPORT ----------------In case of problems please check on the homepage if the problem is already described. If not, its best to generate a problem report with the app itself. (long press on console -> send by email)You can also write an email to [email protected], I'm willing to fix all problems in time.Google Play Review comments are not adequate for reporting bugs because they don't allow a real communication.Join the Google+ community to ask questions, request features or raise bugs:https://plus.google.com/communities/116436892101925074251

Please note: this App makes use of Google Analytics to collect some anonymous statistical data e.g. number of starts, connects via USB OTG, connects via bluetooth,.. The collected data is only used to improve the App behaviour.

Category : Tools

Reviews (29)

NÖT. S. Nov 25, 2019

Unable to find any kind of tutorial to send the file from the computer to smart phone so please show me how to do that and I promise I will give you five stars for this application

Eri. R. Jun 30, 2019

won't read gcodes, other wise might be a handy app for someone who wants to be on their phone the whole time

Cut. T. Jun 5, 2021

Guess ender 3 pro setting disappeared??? Please add ender 3 and pro settings.

moh. a. May 13, 2019

does not read stl files which is super dum

Des. Jul 10, 2020

Maybe i'm using it wrong, but it never makes it past layer 1.

Art. Z. Dec 5, 2020

When Ender 3 v2 will be supported? How to configure it on Gcode app?

A. G. u. Feb 20, 2018

Useless. Totally unable to figure out how to use this. It just starts drawing an Android robot. Pausing or stopping what it's doing ends the app. Has some sort of play rewind buttons that don't do anything. Folder icon is I guess where you would load your files but it's greyed out in the app and can't be selected. Uninstalling this thing.

Mon. J. Mar 31, 2018

This app is exactly what I was looking for, and works much better than every alternative I've tried, however it still doesn't function very well. For whatever reason the y axis moves the same direction regardless of the button pressed or command sent, and it also very annoyingly just stops working after maybe a minute or two so I have to constantly disconnect and reconnect which makes doing anything pretty much impossible. It's still nice to be able to use to test my DIY 3d printer as I add new hardware rather than having to connect it to the computer every time

For. F. Apr 22, 2018

Does not work with Flashforge Creator Pro

joh. F. Oct 22, 2017

Hi my printer does not work with this app do you have. Advice and when you reply end with toodles thats what my freinds say

Avi. k. Dec 9, 2016

The printer is connected but it says usb device not found.

Cha. Sep 2, 2016

When I try to connect to my Prusa I3 it just says no USB device found.

Sol. Jul 13, 2017

Great useful little app. Highly recommend 👍

nat. May 30, 2017

It's awesome I got a hatsune miku out of it

A. G. u. Sep 28, 2015

Works well with Motorola phone but not so good on Galaxy S3.

Ric. T. Sep 30, 2015

Nuff said. 9/30/15 Still does not work. Thanks though. I will have to write my own app it seems.

Ery. Feb 12, 2015

X and Z moves and my fans work but Y doesnt. I know my motors work because the test code made everything move. Any fix for this? I want to buy the paid version but can't do it until I know it works. Reprap, marlin.

Zac. S. Mar 7, 2015

Now I don't need my laptop just to control the 3d printer's axes for calibration.

Dov. T. Mar 22, 2015

Can you tell me how to connect my tablet. Do I need a special cable.

Tre. Dec 10, 2014

At first it wouldn't connect due to my firmware but after a fast reply from support and some useful help it is up and running. I will definitely be upgrading to the pro version.

Rod. P. R. Oct 24, 2014

My printbot simple 1405 is not recognized. Says its not supported

Gre. S. Jul 1, 2014

Some issues (1) X controls are backwards (2) the machine control panel is a bit hazardous, it should be a little harder to select 'home' functions, rather than having them mixed in among the motion keys. Accidentally pushing 'Home z' while a model is on the slab can be disastrous. Maybe they should be in a pop up menu.

SAL. I. Dec 16, 2014

As a techie. I runs a lot of 3d printer and this is nice-

Mat. J. F. Nov 22, 2014

So glad to see this app! Can't wait to get it set up on my Gigabot. Would it be possible to have a bed size of 600 x 600 added to the program? Thanks! Matthew

Ada. P. Dec 12, 2014

Very cool can't wait to use it

Mer. C. Sep 2, 2014

Does it always print the same?

Jam. N. Jun 18, 2014

I'm totally amazed at how much functionality is packed into this app. Really considering purchasing the full version so I can print jobs while watching them from the next room.

Mau. D. Mar 31, 2014

Works like a charm, great for filament changing. I use it on a Leapfrog Creatr dual extruder (new integrated electronics version). Too bad it lacks dual extruder support. Wil be buying the paid version when dual extruders are supported.

And. S. Mar 16, 2014

This is 100% the most useful app I have ever used. I print on a Reprap Mendel with melzi type board using SD card for offline printing. If I needed to change colours previously I needed to take me laptop to the printer. Now I just need my galaxy S2 phone to heat extruder and reverse drive to remove filament and then forward drive new filament to purge to new colour. Also great for calibration and alignment. Get this. Buy the full version.