Just wanted to add that I’d very much appreciate the ability to connect to an API, either to the machines themselves or a web API.
At least the ability to get info on what’s happening (current job status, time left, etc) and, beyond that, the ability to start a job in the queue.
I manage a maker space and REALLY could use some kind of tool that shows the status of all of our printers (from various manufacturers) so having this ability to program something in JavaScript (NodeJS) or Python would be a massive help for staff and students.
Without machines having some kind of API or network protocol, there is no way to do this. Every machine becomes isolated using only it’s own software (or web dashboard) and it’s own protocols.
Yes to at the very least being able to read printer status (with useful details), ability to start pre-print procedures on printers - and perhaps a way to trigger the Cure machines to start the warm up process. With no network ports on these it would likely have to be through a computer / raspberry pi connected to the USB port, but should be pretty doable.
And home assistant integration definitely a plus for me as well.
J
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Would love a slack integration.
The use case is an office with printers and remote designers being able to start prints but having to ask folks locally to post-process prints.
So having a slack integration that enabled automatic channel messaging when prints end would be great.
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Hi! With the launch of the Formlabs API this month, it’s now possible to create custom integrations like the Slack notifications you’re asking about!
The Formlabs API enables deep integrations into the Formlabs ecosystem, allowing you to automate workflows, get printer status, and even send print jobs directly to your printers—all of which can be integrated into other applications (like Slack). This means you can set up automatic notifications when prints finish, check printer status, and streamline communication with your team, all through your custom integration.
You can get more details and explore the documentation on our Developer Portal here.
For anyone interested, check out the recent forum announcement here: Announcing the Formlabs API.