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Start a Timelapse

1. Physical Setup​

1.1 Plug in Webcam​

First of all, you'll need a webcam. Any USB webcam will work fine. Pi cams also work, if you have a Raspberry Pi. Plug the camera in, restart your Pi/Hub and you're ready to go.

1.2 Set Nozzle Park Position​

On the Overview page, go to the printer settings tab and set the X and Y coordinates of the park position.

park-position

2. Start a Timelapse​

2.1 Create a Job​

Create a print job as you usually would. You can select as many files as you want and set the timelapse settings individually.

2.2 Click Timelapse Settings​

Add SmartTags, set the quantity for each print, and set the release temperature, if applicable. Then click the "Timelapse" button to see the timelapse settings.

timelapse-settings-button

2.3 Adjust Timelapse Settings​

For each print job, you can enable/disable timelapse, and you can choose fast/seamless.

timelapse-settings

2.4 Send Prints to Queue​

Send your prints to the queue and they will print as usual while recording the selectced timelapse!

3. Download Timelapses​

In the Job History page, you'll find a record of every print your printer has completed. If there is a timelapse associated with that print, you can download or delete the timelapse.

job-history