Questions tagged [octoprint]
Octoprint is a web interface for 3D printers. It is hosted on http://octoprint.org/ and programmed by Gina Häußge.
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What does CRASH_RECOVER mean from Octoprint?
When watching the Raspberry PI daemon.log while running OctoPrint, I see contents like the following, which occasionally includes enqueing "CRASH_RECOVER" (but I do not see "...
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M503 command is reporting "Maximum feedrates" with duplicate and empty values: M203 X200.00 Y200.00 Z5.00 E Y1000.00 Z100.00 E5000.00
I'm pretty stumped on this one.
Investigating an issue I was having with an OctoPrint plugin, I've come to realize my M503 command is reporting duplicate and empty ...
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CR-10 randomly loses connection to computer when printing over USB
I have a Creality CR-10 which is running Marlin because I have a BLTouch installed. All was working fine until it suddenly had an issue where it would lose connection to the computer mid-print when ...
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Ender 3 V2 bed slanted
I'm at a loss I have no idea what to do, I've tried everything I can think of. I've fixed my x-axis gantry, added silicon bed mounts, used washers, straightened out my BLTouch but still this is the ...
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Query advantages of OctoPrint
I have read that if I disconnect OctoPrint when printing, the print will stop. Since I thought the advantage of OctoPrint over, say, printing from Cura, was that it didn't tie up the computer while ...
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Can OctoPrint web interface be turned off during a print?
Can I turn off the web interface (i.e. shutting down my computer) during a print? The Raspberry is online still.
Am I correct to say that G-code has already been uploaded via WiFi to my OctoPi, and so ...
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OctoPi command v412-ctl not found
I try to set up the focus of my Logitech C920 in OctoPi. I follow several guides, which all propose to set the command sudo v412-ctl --set-ctrl=focus_auto=0 by SSH'...
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How do I set a Z offset G-code for my Ender 3 V2 using Octoprint?
I have an Ender 3 v2, but it needs a -1.80 mm offset (because the nozzle height is different from homing and printing). I was recommended OctoPrint but can't seem to figure out how to set a Z offset
I'...
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Turn off OctoPrint server after starting print from SD card
I have OctoPrint set up on a Raspberry Pi (OctoPi). I have loaded a number of G-code files to the SD card on the printer.
My question is: If I initiate a print from the SD card via OctoPrint, can I ...
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Can I adjust print speed on the fly?
I am running an Ender 3 pro with an Octoprint connected. I accidentally set the print speed too slow in Cura and the print will take very long. Is there a Marlin command I can issue to the printer to ...
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Maximum number of lines of G-code per second (Ender 3/Octoprint)
I'm writing a slicer to generate print paths based on two input fields:
one describing the shape I need to be printed and
the other describing the direction which I would like the nozzle to follow.
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Sailfish build dimensions not reflected in machine behaviour
I am trying to get a CTC Bizer (Replicator 1 Dual clone) working with Cura 4.7, with the latest Octoprint with the GPX plugin.
So far I have:
Updated the firmware to Sailfish 7.6 (also trying 7.7 now)...
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Ender 3 V2 USB connection powers screen, but isn't detected by PC or Pi
I am trying to add an Octopi to my Ender 3 V2 but the Pi cannot detect the printer at all. So I try to connect to Windows and same result. The display turns on and is functional, but when checking ...
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Mesh bed levelling does not update any more after MemoryError
I have had issues with printing on my i3 MK3, especially when it came to the first layer. In March 2020, I have installed the Prusa Mesh Leveling plugin for Octoprint. With that plugin and a Nylock ...
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OctoPrint won't stop my print with a pause
Using the PrusaSlicer I discovered that we are able to insert a pause in mid print.
I wanted to use such feature to insert a lens in my print so I don't have to glue 2 parts to make my magnifying ...
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3D printer emulator
Hello everyone I'm developing a system to remotely manage several printers at the same time, using the OctoPrint API.
I would like to know if there is any way to emulate printers to do the tests, ...
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Display/log tool temperature to higher resolution?
The default displayed and logged resolution of the tool temperature is to 1 decimal place. However, I noticed during autotuning the temperature is recorded to 2 decimal places.
Is it possible to ...
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In OctoPrint when receiving temperature data (M105) what is T0?
I've setup OctoPrint with the goal to log temperature data of my hot end. So, I've enable serial logging and examined the serial log file.
The Output for an example line is as follows:
Send: M105
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CR 10 mini not detecet as Serial interface (Win 10)
I want to use my secondary Win 10 PC for Octoprint (Direct connection to the Printer via USB) but Windows detects the Printer as "Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)" Im 99.9% sure ...
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OctoPrint Unable to Connect to Lulzbot Mini
We have a Lulzbot Mini at my office (i.e. it's not my personal printer). It's connected to an OctoPi and I've been able to get just one file to print on it (which I had to cancel due to leveling ...
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Octopi connecting just once to wifi
Just starting with octoprint.
Bought a pi3A+,
Etched a 4Go micro sd card with the latest octopi distro (0.17.0)
Using a 5V bench power supply that delivers up to 10A.
Following official octopi ...
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Klipper doesn't seem to adjust Z after BED_MESH_CALIBRATE
My rig:
Ender 3
BLTouch
Octopi
Klipper
Solid bed mounts
I've updated my start G-code from Cura to include a G29 right after G28...
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Adjust Y axis only for Octoprint Bed Visualizer
I am using the Octoprint Bed Visualizer on my Ender 3/BLTouch setup. When it moves to the front left corner, the BLTouch sensor nearly misses the bed touching the very edge. Likewise, it is shifted ...
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ABS prints consistently splitting in the same place
I am printing ABS in an enclosure and most of the prints have worked out well with minor tweaking. However, the top layer always seems to split or skip a step (not sure which).
The cube is sliced in ...
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Printing straight from the browser
Are there any browser extensions or printers with OctoPrint built in that would allow me to print straight from the browser?
Thinking of a workflow like this:
Make something with Tinkercad (or other ...
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I can't install plugins on OctoPrint?
I have installed OctoPi on my Raspberry Pi 3B+, that is connected to an MKS GEN L v1.0 motherboard for my 3D printer (Ender 3 Pro). When I open my OctoPrint into a browser I can use it, but I wanted ...
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What exactly is the relationship between Flow/Feed Rate and (Print) Speed?
Newbie alert...
On my Ender-5, when I go into the "Tune" menu during a print and adjust the "Speed" value, that value will later be shown in the display next to a label saying "FR". I can also adjust ...
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Uploading files using Octoprint REST API
I'm trying to upload a file using Octoprint REST API - it seems to be possible as per the document described here, Upload file or create folder, but I can't figure it out how to do it with the Python ...
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Power OctoPi from printer
I'm wondering if there is some trick to power my OctoPi with the power supply of my 3D printer. I'm using an Geeetech I3 Pro W.
The power supply itself should be able, but the output is as far as I'm ...
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Can I schedule prints to start at a specified time?
I want to know if it is possible to schedule a 3D Print to start at a specified time so that I don't have to press start.
My 3D Printer has an Arduino mega based RAMPS 1.4 control board & is ...
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mjpg_streamer, Octopi, Kubuntu
Running my Flsun 3D Cube from a Kubuntu PC using Octopi, and trying to get my webcam to work with it. I've followed the instructions on Github for mjpg_streamer to the letter. Everything I've read ...
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False "Object does not fit into print volume" warning from OctoPrint
Octoprint warns me that the objects do not fit into the print volume. I noticed that this happens after a power-off cycle. Since I was overly anxious until today, I always uploaded the GCode file ...
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Why can my printer display remaining time but OctoPrint can't?
The Prusa i3 MK3 displays the remaining printing time right from the beginning.
Image: 3:38 remaining after 0% printing
From about 8 prints until now, I would say that this time is quite reliable.
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Printrbot Simple + OctoPrint on PC not working
I am running the newest version of OctoPrint server on my Windows 10 PC, and accessing it with Mozilla Firefox on the same PC.
I also installed Cura 15.04 and selected the Printrbot Simple profile, ...
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How to log more than 300 lines of the OctoPrint terminal?
Is there a way to view more than the last 300 lines in the terminal tab on OctoPrint? Or is there a txt file of a log? Or even a setting/plugin that does either?
I keep finding my prints pausing as ...
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Does Octoprint stop printing on Crash Detection?
A corner of my model curled up, causing the head to crash into it. The Prusa MK3 detected the error, printed a message to that effect, and moved the print head to the home position.
I was surprised ...
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Controlling more fans with RAMPS board
I am using RAMPS 1.4 with Marlin. With Marlin, you can control a large number of fans with the M106 P<fan index> command. I'd like RAMPS to control some ...
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Why does slic3r get an error "302 moved temporarily" when uploading to OctoPrint?
I have configured slic3r's OctoPrint Upload section with the with hostname ("octopi") and port (80) of my OctoPrint server. The Test button indicates a successful connection.
But when I use "Send to ...
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Connecting my OctoPrint to a Google drive folder
Is there a way where my upload folder on my OctoPrint server would be a folder on my Google drive so that I could save my G-code that was generated using Simplify3d to an existing folder on my desktop ...
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Octoprint “using Google's DNS server”
octoprint seems to have a setting that involves googles DNS server.
my question is is that server used to access octoprint over the internet via printoid "android app" or via browser? if not then ...
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How to rotate camera using mjpg-streamer-experimental?
I've successfully installed mjpg-streamer-experimental from jacksonliam/mjpg-streamer.
I just can't figure out how to set the parameter I need in order to rotate my ...
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gcode commands in octoprint: Z moves ignored?
A while ago, I created some simple command buttons in Octoprint to help with bed levelling, by hopping to particular points on the bed. I realised that what I actually want to do is move Z up 10mm, ...
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How to set up USB camera for Octoprint on Debian system
I installed OctoPrint on my nettop (Foxconn NT-330) to control custom-built Delta printer. I also have generic USB endoscope-type camera attached to the nettop.
Basic setup went well, printer is ...
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Octoprint: Reducing Camera Lag Time?
I've got a webcam (Logitech ProductID_2470, according to my Mac) attached to my Octopi running on a RPi 3B.
I am able to get the video on the Octoprint display page, but the lag is huge: over 50 ...
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Issues with OctoPi connecting to FlashForge Creator Pro via Serial Communication
I've recently initialized OctoPi onto my Raspberry Pi, proceeded to connect it to my local internet, and then connected it to my FlashForge Creator Pro (2014 edition)
Everything seemed to be going ...
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Why do I have problems trying to get Slic3r to load a config file?
I decided to fire up my 3D Printer again after a while. I have new PCs, so I had to download Slic3r fresh, so I got the latest version (1.2.9). Then I went and found my old config file. It's really ...
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OctoPrint mjpg-streamer configuration
I'm running an OctoPi Raspberry Pi installation of OctoPrint, and the webcam images are too bright.
I found some documentation on changing the exposure of mjpg-streamer, see github:foosel/OctoPrint/...
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Can I use OctoPi locally?
I am trying to use my M3D printer that doesn't work with my Linux computer. I have been told that OctoPi would make it work.
My current setup is:
Raspberry 2 without WiFi, with OctoPi running
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M3D Micro printer stops extruding but is not clogged
I have an M3D Micro 3D printer that printed fine for a couple of weeks and then was plagued with issues afterward. I've done the fixes from the forum to get proper heating and cooling of the nozzle (I'...
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OctoPrint webpage freezes (Setup on a Raspberry Pi running Raspbian)
I have been using a software called OctoPrint that allows you to control your printer in your Browser. For sake of simplicity I have used Octopi, a preinstalled image with OctoPrint, but now I would ...
