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README

pyRepRap - RepRap Python Library and plotting application

Requirements:
pyserial	(for all)
pygame		(for reprapplot)
wxpython	(for reprapplot)

To install dependencies under Fedora / Redhat run:
sudo yum install pyserial pygame wxpython

To install dependencies under Ubuntu run:
sudo aptitude install python-serial python-pygame python-wxversion

How to Install :
python setup.py build
sudo python setup.py install


What's included:
	python libraries:
		reprap				General control of reprap
		reprap.snap			General SNAP comms
		reprap.toolpath		Objects for storing polygon based toolpath information
		reprap.shapeplotter	Plots shapes to polygon objects
		reprap.ffm			Tools for extuding shapes in plastic with extruder
		reprap.plugins		Access to all plugin modules (import/output/toolhead)
		reprap.preferences	Access the preferences system
		reprap.gopython		From python command line import this module to fully configure reprap ready for commands
		reprap.baseplotters	Base classes for import and outout plugins
	scripts:
		reprapcontrol		Command line program to control serial SNAP RepRap
		reprapplot			Plot various files to various formats (and serial SNAP RepRap)


Scripts require serial port permissions. Either run as root or change serial permissions:
	 (as root)
	 chown yourusername /dev/ttyS0
	 chmod 0600 /dev/ttyS0
	 (see http://gphoto.sourceforge.net/doc/manual/permissions-serial.html)


If you wish to embed the main reprap control module into your project, just copy __init__.py and snap.py
into your project directory and rename __init__.py to reprap.py. You will then be able to control the
RepRap by importing the reprap module.

Licence:
RepRap Gerber Plotter is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it 
under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; 
either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

RepRap Gerber Plotter is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; 
without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
See the GNU General Public License for more details. You should have received a copy of 
the GNU General Public License along with File Hunter; if not, write to 
the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA  02111-1307  USA