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How to generate a gcode preview
This firmware allows to show a preview of g-codes that have a thumbnail automatically embedded using a script in the slicer.
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For be able to generate g-code with thumbnail it is necessary to install Python and a script/plugin in your slicer
First download the correct script/plugin:
Save the downloaded script in a known location

Write the location of your Python installation and script on the slicer Print settings / Output options:

In printer settings / General write 230x180 for the G-code thumbnails. The firmware only recognizes thumbnails with a size of 230x180 pixel

Save the downloaded script in the custom script folder of Cura

Press "Add a script" and select the script from the post processing plugin popup in Cura

The firmware only recognizes thumbnails with a size of 230x180 pixel

Get the latest firmware here: https://github.com/mriscoc/Marlin_Ender3v2/releases/latest