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

Clone the repository or copy the Dockerfile and the .deb package into a directory.
Build the Docker image:
```
docker build -t flashprint:latest .
```

Running the Container

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

Make the script executable:
```
chmod +x run-flashprint.sh
```
Run the script:
```
./run-flashprint.sh
```

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.