Remote 3D Printing Server

A Node.js & TypeScript-based 3D printing server that enables remote management of basic 3D printers lacking built-in network connectivity. This server provides a REST API for file uploads, slicing, and job monitoring, facilitating containerized deployment with Docker.

Features

✅ Remote file upload & storage
✅ STL file slicing using external slicing tools
✅ Job management & monitoring
✅ REST API for easy integration
✅ Docker support for seamless deployment

Table of Contents

• Installation
• Docker Deployment
• Configuration

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Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (>= 16.x recommended)
• Docker (for containerized deployment)
• A supported 3D printer (via USB or serial interface)
• A slicing tool such as PrusaSlicer or Cura (if slicing is needed)

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/CoolShablul/Remote-3D-Printing-Server.git
cd Remote-3D-Printing-Server

Install Dependencies

npm install

Run the Server

npm start

By default, the server runs on http://localhost:4000.

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Docker Deployment

To run the server in a Docker container:

1. Build the image:

   docker build -t remote-3d-printing-server .

2. Run the container:

   docker run -d -p 4000:4000 --name printer-server remote-3d-printing-server

The server will now be accessible at http://localhost:4000.

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Configuration

Environment Variable	Default	Description
PORT	4000	Server listening port
PRINTER_PORT	/dev/ttyUSB0	Serial port for 3D printer
SLICER	cura	Default slicing tool

You can customize these values in a .env file.