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3D Fox Pro, Printer Controller on Windows Pc

Developed By: EliSoft 3D

License: Free

Rating: 4,2/5 - 37 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.4.19
Size 1.6 MB
Release Date August 09, 22
Category Tools Apps

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 Pro, Printer Controller and install on Windows PC. 3D Fox Pro, Printer Controller is free Tools app, developed by EliSoft 3D. Latest version of 3D Fox Pro, Printer Controller is 1.4.19, was released on 2022-08-09 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500. Overall rating of 3D Fox Pro, Printer Controller is 4,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 37 users, 7 users had rated it 5*, 29 users had rated it 1*.

How to install 3D Fox Pro, Printer Controller on Windows?

Instruction on how to install 3D Fox Pro, Printer Controller on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install 3D Fox Pro, Printer Controller 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!

Step By Step Guide To Install 3D Fox Pro, Printer Controller using BlueStacks

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Once installed, click "3D Fox Pro, Printer Controller" 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 Pro, Printer Controller on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

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

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Other versions available: 1.4.19.

Download 3D Fox Pro, Printer Controller 1.4.19 on Windows PC – 1.6 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+Slic3r, Wifi module ESP8266 and BT module JY-MCU, it should work with many other HW/SW combinations.

IMPORTANT:
• Before buying this version please download the Free version and make sure your device and printer are supported, and that your are happy with the app.

SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Web interface to upload and print files from your PC/Tablet browser over the network.
• 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

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 1.4.13
• Ability to prevent sleep mode
• Webserver: configurable refresh time

v 1.4.8
• Ability to change T, start/stop Fan and send Custom Commands during printing
• 2 decimal digits for XYZ positions and moves (Pro)