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A 3D printing timelapse reduces hours of printing into a few minutes or seconds, and you watch the print gradually take shape layer by layer; it’s like the layers are growing out of the print bed. This is a satisfying and enjoyable process and they are perfect for sharing on social media to showcase your project. Creating a 3D printing timelapse is not as difficult as it might seem, but it does require some preparation and the right tools. You need to have any of the best 3D printers and a few other things, which we have listed below.
What You Need to Create a 3D Printing Timelapse
Besides a 3D printer and a filament, you also need the following to create a 3D printing timelapse.
1. A Raspberry Pi: We will use Raspberry Pi 5 in this article. You can buy the kit on Amazon which comes with the Raspberry Pi, MicroSD card, power supply, and Micro HDMI. If you don’t have a Raspberry Pi, we shall also show you how to create timelapses using Cura’s timelapse plugin.
2. Camera: You can use a standard DSLR, smartphone camera, Raspberry Pi camera, or a webcam. When choosing a camera, consider the resolution, image quality, and mounting options. If you are using a DSLR camera or your smartphone, you must also have a stand.
3. Octolapse: Octoprint plugin that allows you to create timelapses.