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So basically you install this on a dedicated, network connected computer and the it connects to the printer? How tough is the setup?
by mrfusion 6y ago
So basically you install this on a dedicated, network connected computer and the it connects to the printer? How tough is the setup?
- schrodingersket 6y agoNot at all in my anecdotal experience! My Prusa Mini just connected to my old Pi via MicroUSB and it all "just worked" for me. Ended up adding a Pi camera to the setup and installed the OctoLapse plugin to automatically generate timelapse videos of my prints; been very happy with it all so far.
- mbreese 6y agoAnother data point: I also found it super easy. The most difficult part for me was finding a data capable MicroUSB cable to connect the Pi to my printer. Most of mine were only for charging. I used an old RPi 3 and used the OctoPrint SD image. After that, everything just worked. It even worked with my USB webcam instead of the default RPi camera. This was connected to a Creality Ender 3. It might be more difficult to install as a package as opposed to using a pre-made RPi image, but it should still be pretty straightforward.
- ehnto 6y agoWell it goes onto a raspberry pi which acts as a web server, that connects to the printer. You then visit the octoprint website interface to manage connected printers. That's handy because I can do it from my phone or computer so long as I am on the wifi, and you can in theory reach it remotely while out of the house if you set up your network to allow that.
- vorpalhex 6y agoIt works well on a raspberry pi but there are multiple ways to host it (docker, etc) so even if you have old spare hardware you're in luck.