3D Printing with Linux and Xenomai - Real-Time Control for Additive Manufacturing

Explore the intricacies of controlling 3D printers using embedded Linux with Xenomai in this informative conference talk. Gain practical insights and lessons learned from overcoming challenges in precise motion control, thermal management, material handling, and coordinated data transfers. Discover how the dual-kernel architecture of Linux with Xenomai maintains low latencies for real-time control while allowing complex slicing applications to run concurrently. Learn about the implementation of concurrent real-time processes, user input responsiveness, and the balance between real-time processing and compute-intensive tasks. Benefit from the speaker's 35 years of experience in embedded software and graphics applications, including work on various technologies such as television production equipment, printers, displays, and 3D graphics systems.