Python GUI for Variable-Height Configurable Temperature Tower

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## Differences from 3dMakernoob's Version - The mesh has been refined and separated into distinct parts, including a separate end cap designed for seamless integration with Blender's array modifier. - Vertex positions at the top and bottom of the tower now perfectly align. - A Python GUI was created to configure the tower, offering users an intuitive interface to adjust settings. - An older version without a GUI (TowerConfigurationCLI.py) has been included for those who need to automate the process or run it remotely; this CLI version utilizes the same backend module as the GUI and will maintain identical results moving forward. ## Requirements - When installing Python on Windows, ensure that the **add to PATH** option is selected during installation. Then open set_temperatures.pyw using "C:\Program Files (x86)\Python 3\pythonw" or your specific "pythonw.exe" location, which may vary depending on the version installed (some versions install to C:\Python3*). ## How to Use - First, install and configure Python 3 according to the instructions outlined in the "Requirements" section. - It is crucial that you slice the file as "tower.gcode" or manually enter the path into the "Tower Configuration" window. - Run TowerConfiguration.pyw by double-clicking the file on Windows and choosing pythonw, following the guidelines described in the "Requirements" section. - Input a start and end temperature for the tower. The range should not exceed 10 steps, with each step being 5 degrees Celsius apart; for example, 180-225. However, it is generally recommended to use a smaller range, such as 180-210 for most PLA or 190-210 for better adhesion. - Click the "Generate" button to proceed. - A new gcode file should automatically appear, named according to the temperature range you specified. 3D print this file. - You may encounter an "INFO" message indicating that only a certain number of levels will be present; this is expected behavior. The top of the tower features a hole, which is normal. The program does not manipulate the gcode other than altering and inserting temperatures, removing commands beyond the necessary level. If you opt to use the blend file, after exporting it, you must re-import it, switch to edit mode, select Mesh > Cleanup > "merge by distance," then export again.