althack/flashprint repository overview

⁠flashprint

This repository serves as a centralized location for managing everything related to the FlashPrint⁠ software. FlashPrint is a slicing and control software for FlashForge 3D printers, and this repository aims to streamline its usage by providing a Dockerized setup, settings files, and other configuration assets.

⁠Flashprint docker container

Since flashprint software is not yet updated to run on Ubuntu 24.04, I needed to make a dockerized version.

⁠Quickstart

Use the provided flashprint.sh script to start the container

./flashprint.sh

⁠Prerequisites

Ensure the following are installed on your system:

• Docker: Installation Guide⁠
• X11 Display Server: Required for graphical applications in Docker.

⁠Building the Docker Image

1. Clone the repository or copy the Dockerfile and the .deb package into a directory.
2. Build the Docker image:

   docker build -t flashprint:latest .
   

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⁠Running the Container

Use the provided run-flashprint.sh script to start the container:

1. Make the script executable:

   chmod +x run-flashprint.sh
   

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2. Run the script:

   ./run-flashprint.sh
   

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This will launch the FlashPrint GUI, accessible on your local machine.

⁠Volumes and File Access

• Workspace Volume: The script maps ~/3DPrints on your host to /workspaces/3DPrints in the container. Place your .gcode or .stl files in this directory for easy access.
• X11 Display: Maps the X11 socket for graphical output.
• Direct Rendering: Shares /dev/dri for OpenGL rendering.