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== Software ==
 
== Software ==
* A RaspberryPi is attached to our Printrbot with [https://github.com/guysoft/OctoPi OctoPi operating system] (custom Raspbian)
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* The printer is controller with any PC attached to USB and using the Cura software.
* [http://octoprint.org/ OctoPrint] is accessible on port 80 locally on http://octopi.local/ to control the Simple
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* Use the lateste Cura and the "Printrbot simple 2014 maker edition" profile (see param)
* A webcam is attached by USB and will usually be recognized by Motion and available on http://octopi.local:8081 for streaming/image capture
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== Slicing with Cura ==
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== Cura parameters ==
* You can't slice on Octoprint, it has been deactivated because it's too slow and you can't crontrol settings
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* Slice on your own PC with [http://software.ultimaker.com/ Cura] and the following parameters
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Revision as of 20:02, 6 March 2015

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Information

Software

  • The printer is controller with any PC attached to USB and using the Cura software.
  • Use the lateste Cura and the "Printrbot simple 2014 maker edition" profile (see param)

Cura parameters

Simple1.png Simple2.png

Running

  • Check the Z level (going at the axe home), the head must slightly touch the bed and not pressing on it
  • Check the filament freedom, as the simple doesn't have a spool holder
  • Check X and Y rope tension
  • Do not aliment the raspberry pi from a PC

See Also