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Ultimaker Cura Customization and TFT Firmware for 3D Printer

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Engineering & Manufacturing

Duration

46 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 October 2022

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Wuxn LLC

Fort Collins, United States of America

Project Summary

Trenser Technology Solutions customized and extended Ultimaker Cura to produce a branded slicer (WuxnSlicer) and modified printer configuration files so the client's FDM 3D printers could be supported. They also developed a firmware foundation to drive a BTT TFT interface and handle touch interactions. Communication was handled through GitHub and weekly calls, and the vendor delivered Phase I on schedule while tracking costs to the estimate. The client praised the team's responsiveness and English proficiency despite time zone differences.

Key Challenges

Create software and firmware solutions to provide a seamless, simple ecosystem for 3D printer customers.
Customize Ultimaker Cura to work with the client's 3D printer hardware.
Contribute foundational firmware for the device's TFT display to support touch interactions.

Project Deliverables

Customized Ultimaker Cura 4.8/5.0 into a branded WuxnSlicer
Modified source code to implement the client's color scheme and branding
Updated printer parameter, material detail, and print profile files to match the client's 3D printer
Developed firmware foundation to drive the BTT TFT and manage tap/touch selections

Project Solution

Trenser customized Ultimaker Cura 4.8 and 5.0 to create a branded WuxnSlicer, modifying source code to implement color schemes and branding. They updated multiple files containing printer parameters, material details, and print profiles to conform to the client's 3D printer. The vendor selected a BTT TFT interface and built the firmware foundation to drive the TFT and manage tap/touch selections, enabling the client's firmware engineers to tailor performance and behavior.

Project Outcome

Phase I was delivered on schedule.
Project costs tracked to the vendor's estimate.
Communication was managed via GitHub and weekly calls; the vendor was highly responsive with fast replies.

Platforms

Embedded System
Desktop
SaaS

Tech Stack

GitHub

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Trenser Technology Solutions (P) Ltd.'s work has met all of the client's expectations. They have communicated via GitHub, ensuring a seamless workflow. They are very responsive, communicative, and linguistically flexible. They are also very accommodating, despite the time zone differences.”
Jon Dory
R&D Director
Date: 11/17/2022