BigTree3DPlugin Suit

BigTree3D G-code for model previews

Use requirement

Cura minimum version: 4.2.1

Operating system: Windows

How to Install

1. Update touch screen firmware to a version after this Pull Request. The first release to include this feature will be Vx.x.27.

2. Enable model previews by disabling List Mode under Menu -> Settings -> Feature -> Files viewer List Mode.

3. Download this zip file, unzip.

4. Find your Cura plugins directory:

   • Windows: The default installation path is C:\Program Files\Ultimaker Cura [version number]\plugins.
   • macOS: Right-click on Ultimaker Cura.app in your Applications folder then click on Show Package Contents. The default installation path is Ultimaker Cura.app -> Contents -> Resources -> Plugins -> Plugins.
   • Linux: The default installation path is ~/.local/share/cura/[version number]/plugins.

5. Copy the extracted BigTree3DPlugin¡¢BigTreeExtension¡¢BigTreeRemovableDriveOutputDevice folders to the Cura plugins folder you located in Step 4:

   

6. Open the STL model in Cura and click Slice.

7. Click the small up arrow on the right and select Save as BigTree3D format:

   

8. Model preview is now available:

   

Which version of hardware supports this feature?

• All versions of touch screen hardware released by BIGTREETECH support this feature as long as the firmware is updated, including TFT24/TFT28/TFT35/TFT43/TFT50/TFT70...