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3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Cont on Windows Pc

Developed By: EliSoft 3D

License: Free

Rating: 4,2/5 - 189 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	1.4.19
Size	1.8 MB
Release Date	December 04, 22
Category	Tools Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices. [see more (4)]
What's New: v 1.4.19• Added support for Idex printers and for SKR2 and SKR3 boardsv 1.4.18• USB communication: now working with SKR boardsv 1.4.16• Improved support for... [see more]
Description from Developer: Print G-code files directly from your Android device via Wifi, Bluetooth or USB OTG/Host port. 3D Fox is simple to use, has a clear and meaningful log screen and works great on sm... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Cont and install on Windows PC. 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Cont is free Tools app, developed by EliSoft 3D. Latest version of 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Cont is 1.4.19, was released on 2022-12-04 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Cont is 4,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 189 users, 16 users had rated it 5*, 118 users had rated it 1*.

How to install 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Cont on Windows?

Instruction on how to install 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Cont on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Cont on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Cont using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Cont" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Cont on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Cont" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.4.19.

Download 3D Fox - 3D Printer / CNC Cont 1.4.19 on Windows PC – 1.8 MB

Print G-code files directly from your Android device via Wifi, Bluetooth or USB OTG/Host port.

3D Fox is simple to use, has a clear and meaningful log screen and works great on small/inexpensive devices as well.

Developed with a Reprap Prusa i3 with Mega2560 + Ramps + Marlin/Repetier + Slic3r, Wifi module ESP8266 and BT module JY-MCU, it should work with many other HW/SW combinations.

SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Web interface monitor printer and to upload/print files from your PC/Tablet browser over the network.
• Video streaming of the device built-in webcam.
• Take back control of SD card printing jobs after losing connection with the printer. You can use this feature to manager several printers with the same device: start a print job on printer A, then do something else on printer B, finally go back to printer A and take back control of the pending printing job.

NOTES:
• You must put your G-code files in \3DFox directory of your Andorid device. Use a file manager (we recommend ES File Explorer) to move files from their original location to \3DFox
• 3D Fox does not work with MakerBot or other printers using a proprietary communication protocol.

USB CONNECTION
• Android device must have a USB OTG/Host port: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go
• Supported printer USB-to-serial chips:
- CDC ACM (eg Arduino Mega)
- FTDI (eg Melzi, Sanguinololu)
- CH34x
- CP210X, PL2303

WIFI MODULE ESP-01 (ESP8266 chip) succesfully tested:
• Firmware: transparent bridge \'esp-link\' by JeeLabs: http://github.com/jeelabs/esp-link
• Baud rate: 250000.
• Upload speed: 1 MB transferred in 100 s (with Mega2560+Marlin), comparable to USB connection speed.
• Antenna: performances boosted with this improvement: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1665680

BLUETOOTH MODULE
• Bluetooth module JY-MCU connection and configuration: http://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Jy-mcu#A_simple_way_to_change_BT_module_settings_-_apparently_using_ftdi_chip.2C_but_not_recommended

FREE VERSION LIMITATIONS:
• Max file size for printing and uploading: 2 MB
• Custom commands: 12 instead of 36
• Decimal digits for XYZ positions and moves: 1 instead of 2
• There are only a few limitations. If you are happy with the app, please consider buying the Pro version to reward our development work. Pro version is available here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fox3d.controller.pro

SUPPORT:
• For questions or bug reporting do not hesitate to write to Elisoft3D@gmail.com.
• For bug reporting please do not use Google Play Review comments as they do not allow an effective interaction with our development team.

v 1.4.19
• Added support for Idex printers and for SKR2 and SKR3 boards

v 1.4.18
• USB communication: now working with SKR boards

v 1.4.16
• Improved support for Android 10

v 1.4.15
• Introduced speed for manual Z moves
• Webserver: fixed bug in Webcam button

v 1.4.11
• Ability to prevent sleep mode
• Webserver: configurable refresh time
• Ability to change T, start/stop Fan and send Custom Commands during printing
• 2 decimal digits for XYZ positions and moves (Pro)

Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.