TigerScale V3 provides a connected solution for managing your 3D printing filament. It uses the TigerTag open NFC standard to track material usage. The hardware runs on an ESP32-S3 chip and features a 3.5-inch touchscreen for local control. Dual NFC readers identify your spool, while internal battery support ensures you can place the device anywhere in your workshop.
Follow these steps to set up the Tiger-Scale-V3 software on your Windows computer. This process prepares your device to communicate with your hardware scales and manage filament data.
Ensure your computer meets these basic requirements before you begin:
Visit the official repository page to download the latest version of the application:
Once you arrive at the page, look for the section labeled "Releases." Click the most recent version available. Download the Windows installer file, which ends with the .exe extension. Locate the file in your Downloads folder and double-click it to start the installation wizard. Follow the prompts on your screen to complete the setup process.
After the software installs, connect your TigerScale device to your computer using a high-quality USB data cable. The application automatically detects the device. If the computer does not recognize the scale, ensure you have the proper USB drivers installed. The touchscreen interface on the device should light up, indicating that it has power and is ready for calibration.
The TigerScale system works by reading NFC tags attached to your filament spools. Place a compatible TigerTag spool near the sensors on the scale. The device reads the spool information and updates the weight measurement on the screen. You can view detailed historical data through the computer application to track how much material you consume over time.
If you encounter issues, try these steps:
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