V0.3 Octolapse Tab

Octolapse has a tab that allows you to see the current status, view the most recent snapshot, or even view an animation of recently taken frames.

[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/FormerLurker/Octolapse/master/Extras/Wiki/assets/img/tab.png|alt=The Octolapse tab)
The Octolapse Tab

Change Profiles Quickly

You can switch profiles right on the Octolapse tab. Not only does this save time, but it gives you a chance to review and change your Octolapse settings before starting your print.

click to see the current settings within the Octolapse tab

[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/FormerLurker/Octolapse/master/Extras/Wiki/assets/img/tab_settings.png|alt=Octolapse Quick Profile Selection)
spend less time in the settings screens

While a snapshot is running Octolapse will show you what settings are being used for the current timelapse, though you can change the logging settings at any time. Any other settings changes made to your profile will not take effect until the next print starts.

click to see how the tab looks while a print is running

[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/FormerLurker/Octolapse/master/Extras/Wiki/assets/img/tab_settings_running.png|alt=The main settings tab)

_Note regarding test mode: Even though you can change the debug profile, test mode will NOT take effect until the next print._

Info Panels

Octolapse has four panels that can be activated via the main settings tab. They can be useful for understanding how Octolapse works, for debugging issues, or just to look at! These panels consume bandwidth, so disable them if you have issues.

Trigger State Changes

This shows you want each snapshot trigger is doing, as well as how many times each has triggered. Every trigger reports slightly different information.

[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/FormerLurker/Octolapse/master/Extras/Wiki/assets/img/tab_info_panel_triggers.png|alt=Trigger State Changes Info Panel)

Position State Changes

Here you can view information about the state of the extruder and axis. This is useful for debugging certain issues, especially when trying an untested printer.

[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/FormerLurker/Octolapse/master/Extras/Wiki/assets/img/tab_info_panel_position_state.png|alt=Position State Change Info Panel)

Position Changes

This panel shows you exactly where your printer and bed are.

[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/FormerLurker/Octolapse/master/Extras/Wiki/assets/img/tab_info_panel_position.png|alt=Position Change Info Panel)

Extruder State Changes

This shows you if the extruder is primed, extruding, retracting or detracting.

[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/FormerLurker/Octolapse/master/Extras/Wiki/assets/img/tab_info_panel_extruder.png|alt=Extruder State Change Info Panel)