Abstract: Disclosed are light-curing printer display devices, 3-dimensional (3D) printers, control methods and devices, and electronic devices. In some embodiments, the light-curing printer display device include a screen, a light source assembly, a shielding plate, and a controller. In other embodiments, the light source assembly is arranged on a back side of the screen and the light source assembly includes multiple Light Emitting Diode (LED) light sources independent of each other. The shielding plate is arranged between the screen and the light source assembly and is provided with multiple light holes with the same number as that of the multiple LED light sources. The multiple light holes correspond to the multiple LED light sources one by one. The controller is electrically connected with the multiple LED light sources and is configured to control at least one LED light source to emit light.

Abstract: Disclosed are light-curing printer display devices, 3-dimensional (3D) printers, control methods and devices, and electronic devices. In some embodiments, the light-curing printer display device include a screen, a light source assembly, a shielding plate, and a controller. In other embodiments, the light source assembly is arranged on a back side of the screen and the light source assembly includes multiple Light Emitting Diode (LED) light sources independent of each other. The shielding plate is arranged between the screen and the light source assembly and is provided with multiple light holes with the same number as that of the multiple LED light sources. The multiple light holes correspond to the multiple LED light sources one by one. The controller is electrically connected with the multiple LED light sources and is configured to control at least one LED light source to emit light.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and storage media for controlling a fast-moving path of a printer nozzle. In some embodiments, a method for controlling fast movement of a printer nozzle includes the following steps. (1) Obtaining a start position and an end position. The start position is a position of a fast-moving start point of the printer nozzle, and the end position is a position of a fast-moving end point of the printer nozzle. (2) Determining an optimal fast-moving path on a horizontal plane corresponding to a slice of a print target according to the start position and the end position, so that a length of the fast-moving path outside a polygon in the slice is the shortest. (3) Controlling the printer nozzle to move relative to a base of the printer according to the optimal fast-moving path on the horizontal plane.

Abstract: 3D printing slicing methods, apparatuses, devices, and storage mediums are disclosed. In an embodiment, a 3D printing slicing method includes the following steps: (1) acquiring a 3D model and a target texture picture; (2) obtaining a first model and obtaining a first picture; (3) establishing a mapping set between the first model and the first picture; (4) slicing a target layer of the first model by a slice plane to obtain at least one intersection point; (5) looking up at least one mapping point corresponding to the at least one intersection point in the first picture according to the mapping set, and obtaining corresponding outer contour points by revising coordinates of the at least one intersection point; and (6) obtaining an outer contour boundary line of the target layer by connecting the outer contour points successively.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosure provide a flatness detection device. In an embodiment, the flatness detection device includes a back plate, an electromagnet, a cross beam, a probe, and a limiting frame. The limiting frame and the electromagnet are provided side by side on the back plate. The cross beam is located above the limiting frame and the electromagnet. The probe vertically penetrates the cross beam and the limiting frame. A spring is provided between the cross beam and the electromagnet. The spring is movable in a vertical direction by a guide, the movement being at least one of compression and extension.

Abstract: 3D printing slicing methods, apparatuses, devices, and storage mediums are disclosed. In an embodiment, a 3D printing slicing method includes the following steps: (1) acquiring a 3D model and a target texture picture; (2) obtaining a first model and obtaining a first picture; (3) establishing a mapping set between the first model and the first picture; (4) slicing a target layer of the first model by a slice plane to obtain at least one intersection point; (5) looking up at least one mapping point corresponding to the at least one intersection point in the first picture according to the mapping set, and obtaining corresponding outer contour points by revising coordinates of the at least one intersection point; and (6) obtaining an outer contour boundary line of the target layer by connecting the outer contour points successively.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for optimizing printing of a ceramic isolation layer. In some embodiments, the method includes the following steps: preparing a workpiece before printing; printing the workpiece by an optimal printing solution, the optimal printing solution satisfying a setting of key data when printing the ceramic isolation layer; and processing the workpiece after printing to obtain a finished workpiece. In other embodiments, the optimal printing solution is determined by the following steps: printing and processing the ceramic isolation layer and the workpiece isolated by the ceramic isolation layer for multiple times; adjusting the key data by determining a strength of the ceramic isolation layer after printing and deformation data of the workpiece; selecting the ceramic isolation layer parameters and the printing parameters; and taking the setting of the key data as the optimal solution when the deformation data reaches a preset threshold.

Abstract: 3D printing slicing methods, apparatuses, devices, and storage mediums are disclosed. In an embodiment, a 3D printing slicing method includes the following steps: (1) acquiring a 3D model and a target texture picture; (2) obtaining a first model and obtaining a first picture; (3) establishing a mapping set between the first model and the first picture; (4) slicing a target layer of the first model by a slice plane to obtain at least one intersection point; (5) looking up at least one mapping point corresponding to the at least one intersection point in the first picture according to the mapping set, and obtaining corresponding outer contour points by revising coordinates of the at least one intersection point; and (6) obtaining an outer contour boundary line of the target layer by connecting the outer contour points successively.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for optimizing printing of a ceramic isolation layer. In some embodiments, the method includes the following steps: preparing a workpiece before printing; printing the workpiece by an optimal printing solution, the optimal printing solution satisfying a setting of key data when printing the ceramic isolation layer; and processing the workpiece after printing to obtain a finished workpiece. In other embodiments, the optimal printing solution is determined by the following steps: printing and processing the ceramic isolation layer and the workpiece isolated by the ceramic isolation layer for multiple times; adjusting the key data by determining a strength of the ceramic isolation layer after printing and deformation data of the workpiece; selecting the ceramic isolation layer parameters and the printing parameters; and taking the setting of the key data as the optimal solution when the deformation data reaches a preset threshold.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and storage media for controlling a fast-moving path of a printer nozzle. In some embodiments, a method for controlling fast movement of a printer nozzle includes the following steps. (1) Obtaining a start position and an end position. The start position is a position of a fast-moving start point of the printer nozzle, and the end position is a position of a fast-moving end point of the printer nozzle. (2) Determining an optimal fast-moving path on a horizontal plane corresponding to a slice of a print target according to the start position and the end position, so that a length of the fast-moving path outside a polygon in the slice is the shortest. (3) Controlling the printer nozzle to move relative to a base of the printer according to the optimal fast-moving path on the horizontal plane.

Abstract: 3D printing slicing methods, apparatuses, devices, and storage mediums are disclosed. In an embodiment, a 3D printing slicing method includes the following steps: (1) acquiring a 3D model and a target texture picture; (2) obtaining a first model and obtaining a first picture; (3) establishing a mapping set between the first model and the first picture; (4) slicing a target layer of the first model by a slice plane to obtain at least one intersection point; (5) looking up at least one mapping point corresponding to the at least one intersection point in the first picture according to the mapping set, and obtaining corresponding outer contour points by revising coordinates of the at least one intersection point; and (6) obtaining an outer contour boundary line of the target layer by connecting the outer contour points successively.

Abstract: A switching device for double nozzles of a 3D printer, which includes two transmission blocks, a rotary part and two spring parts. The two transmission blocks are in mirror image structures with each other and are respectively mounted on two nozzle devices; each transmission block is provided with a pressure supporting and transmiting portion, and the pressure supporting and transmiting portion includes a pressing-down stopping portion, a pressure transmiting portion, and a restoring stopping portion which are connected in sequence; the rotary part is connected to the case and is provided with two pressing parts; the two spring parts respectively sleeve the two nozzle devices, and the spring part supports the corresponding transmission block; the rotary part can rotate in a reciprocating manner, the rotary part drives the pressing parts to move on the two pressure supporting and transmiting portions.

Abstract: Switching devices for a printing mode of a 3D printer are disclosed. In some embodiments, the switching devices includes: a component platform with at least two platform bodies (200); at least two handpiece guiding parts (110); at least two platform guiding parts (210); at least two handpiece transmission mechanisms (120); a handpiece drive mechanism configured to drive the handpiece transmission mechanisms (120) to move synchronously; at least two platform transmission mechanisms (220); and a platform drive mechanism configured to drive the platform transmission mechanisms (220) to move synchronously.

Abstract: A method for adjusting height of a 3d printer nozzle. In an embodiment, the method uses a fully wavy line as a reference line. The method includes the following steps. Determining an initial value of a height difference between the nozzle and a bottom of a probe by using a feeler gauge. Moving the nozzle vertically to adjust the height based on the initial value, obtaining a printing height of a first line, and printing the first line. Determining whether the first line is a fully wavy line. Adjusting the height of the nozzle for N times according to a preset step value, and printing N lines with corresponding heights. Determining whether the N lines have a fully wavy line. Calculating the height difference between the nozzle and the bottom of the probe by an equation. Adjusting the height of the nozzle.

Abstract: Extruder calibration methods and systems for a dual-extruder 3D printer are disclosed. In an embodiment, an extruder calibration method for a dual-extruder 3D printer having a left extruder and a right extruder includes the following steps: (1) building up a rectangular coordinate system on a heat bed of a 3D printer; (2) obtaining a first offset by calculating an offset between the left extruder and the right extruder in an X-axis direction; (3) obtaining a second offset by calculating an offset between the left extruder and the right extruder in a Y-axis direction; and (4) calibrating the left extruder and the right extruder according to the first offset and the second offset.

Abstract: A throat structure for a 3D printer according to an embodiment includes a cold zone for heat dissipation, a hot zone for heating, and a thermal insulation zone. The cold zone for heat dissipation has a titanium throat outer tube body and a teflon throat inner tube body, and the teflon throat inner tube body is socketed in the titanium throat outer tube body. The hot zone for heating has a heating block connection zone and a nozzle connection zone. The heating block connection zone is located on an external side of the hot zone for heating, and the nozzle connection zone is located at a lower part of the hot zone for heating. The thermal insulation zone is connected to the titanium throat outer tube body such that an area of the hot zone for heating is reduced and a printing material extrusion amount is controlled.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosure provide a flatness detection device. In an embodiment, the flatness detection device includes a back plate, an electromagnet, a cross beam, a probe, and a limiting frame. The limiting frame and the electromagnet are provided side by side on the back plate. The cross beam is located above the limiting frame and the electromagnet. The probe vertically penetrates the cross beam and the limiting frame. A spring is provided between the cross beam and the electromagnet. The spring is movable in a vertical direction by a guide, the movement being at least one of compression and extension.

Abstract: Discharge heat preserving methods and devices for a 3D printer are disclosed. In some embodiments, a hot airflow is blown to a discharge outlet (111) of a nozzle device (110) mounted on the 3D printer to form a heat preserving area at the discharge outlet (111) of the nozzle device (110). A printing material discharged from the discharge outlet (111) of the nozzle device (110) stays in the heat preserving area for 2-10 s. The hot airflow is blown to the discharge outlet (111) of the nozzle device (110) from a lateral direction of the nozzle device (110). In other embodiments, the printing material discharged from the discharge outlet (111) of the nozzle device (110) stays in the heat preserving area for 3-6 s.

Abstract: A switching device for double nozzles of a 3D printer, which includes two transmission blocks, a rotary part and two spring parts. The two transmission blocks are in mirror image structures with each other and are respectively mounted on two nozzle devices; each transmission block is provided with a pressure supporting and transmiting portion, and the pressure supporting and transmiting portion includes a pressing-down stopping portion, a pressure transmiting portion, and a restoring stopping portion which are connected in sequence; the rotary part is connected to the case and is provided with two pressing parts; the two spring parts respectively sleeve the two nozzle devices, and the spring part supports the corresponding transmission block; the rotary part can rotate in a reciprocating manner, the rotary part drives the pressing parts to move on the two pressure supporting and transmiting portions.