Datenpaket: Biomechanical optimization of printing paths in Fused Filament Fabrication

Modules:
mygcodehelpers.py
Contains helper functions for creating G-code commands in the CAIO Optimized Specimen script.
These functions return strings with properly formatted G code instructions.
pathcreator.py
Contains functions for converting coordinates stored in .txt files into usable coordinates for G code creation.
Additionally, it can modify paths by applying operations such as mirroring and shortening to help generate coherent printpaths.
CAIO_optimized_specimen.py
Main script uses gcodehelpers.py and pathcreator.py to:

• Read exported path coordinates from ANSYS (HS_line files)
• Generate G code layer by layer, repeating paths as required
• Adapt the extrusion value E for each command
• Combine start sequences, optimized paths, contour G code and stop sequenze into a coherent skript
  Usage Notes:
  Printer Compatibility
  The start and stop sequences must be adapted to match your specific printer.
  Using incorrect values may damage your machine.
  Required Input Files
  ANSYS Export: Path coordinates stored in HS_line*.txt files.
  Contour G-code: Must be generated separately using a slicer and saved as contour.txt.
  Authors and acknowledgment:
  This project has been written by Amelie Schiele.
  License:
  This project is licensed by Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.
  Prerequirements:
  Python 3.10.0
  Install requirements:
  pip install numpy pandas