What’s better than using GCodePrintr – The 3D Print App by MDCode? Well, try it on a big screen, on your PC or Mac, with BlueStacks to see the difference.
GCodePrintr basically turns an Android device into a full control panel for a 3D printer. The layout is simple to read, with clear status info like remaining time and temperatures, and big buttons for moving X, Y, Z or homing. What stands out is how easy it is to load a gcode file from local storage, a network share, or cloud drives, then tweak speed or temps mid print and instantly see the new finish time. It can talk to printers over USB with an OTG adapter or over Bluetooth, and it even has SD card features like upload, list files, and autostart. There is a built in web interface too, so starting a job remotely or just peeking at progress is straightforward. Add a webcam app and it will stream a live view.
The paid version removes ads and adds dual extruder support, user macros with a quick favorite button, a recover print option, plus remote start from the web page. The visualizer is handy on its own: a 3D view, layer by layer simulation with different colors, real time or fast forward, and stats like estimated time, remaining time, filament, weight, cost, and movement speeds. It works with many G-code based printers and common firmware like Marlin, Repetier, or Smoothie, with options for bed size, baud rate, and axis flips.
On a PC with BlueStacks, it feels like a big, tidy console on a larger screen. Great for previewing gcodes and using the web features or Bluetooth. USB OTG is meant for real Android hardware, so network control is the safer route there. If in doubt, the free GCode Simulator is useful to check a printer connection before going further. MakerBot style S3G is simulation only, and huge files may hit memory limits.
Ready to experience GCodePrintr – The 3D Print App on a bigger screen, in all its glory? Download BlueStacks now.
