Now that you’re set up with OctoPrintTM , you’re ready to start printing. Turn off your Raspberry Pi®, then plug it into your 3D printer. After it has booted up, open OctoPrintTM again in your browser and take your newly WiFi-enabled printer for a spin by clicking the Connect button. After it has connected, you’ll be […]
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As my OctoPrintTM Project extends, It’s time to give my Raspberry Pi®, that’s functioning as OctoPrint server with PSU control, a proper Enclosure. The goal is to make a casing that feels and looks like a complete product , simplifying installation and eliminating clutter. So at first I took the dimensions from the hardware that’s needed
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OctoPrint TM is a great solution for controlling your 3D printer. However, it’s missing one key function. You can’t turn the 3D printer on and off. I often have to run to my attic just to turn the 3D printer on then I give it few minutes to heat up before it can start printing.
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Some time back I ran into OctoPrint TM. I immediately wanted to know more as I saw the potential of this software. With a Raspberry Pi ling around this should be a easy build. So the first thing to do is setup the OctoPrint TM Server and the look for a plugin that Shuts down
My wife has always wanted to have a water ornament in the garden. To her pleasure my father-in-law wanted to remove his and we were allowed to have it. After a thorough cleaning, the Fountain light turned out to work only partially. Half of the Fountain light LED’s no longer worked. Upon which my wife
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If you’re a maker, designer or an engineer, chances are you’ll need to make a custom worm wheel at some point. This might be a simple worm wheel to drive some gear for Higher torque output. With Autodesk® Fusion 360 software and a desktop 3D printer, you can create a custom Worm wheel. Worm Gear
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Since I have my iPhone XR, I have been extremely pleased with face ID. However, my iPhone is always flat on the table and if I want to look at my phone quickly, I must always pick it up to unlock it. That’s why I made this Apple iPhone Stand so that I can unlock
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If you’re a maker, designer or an engineer, chances are you’ll need to make a custom enclosure at some point. This might be a simple container to keep small items organized or a fully functional prototype as I made here in the past. With Autodesk® Fusion 360 software and a desktop 3D printer, you can
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As the ones who are following me for a while know that a own a TEVO Tarantula – Prusa i3 3D printer. I bought this printer a few years back. yesterday I downloaded the new Ultimaker Cura software. Ultimaker Cura prepares your model for 3D printing. I had to change the starting G-code because It
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I recently managed to get hold of an Apple AirPort Extreme 6th generation. Now I can replace one of my Apple AirPort Extreme 5th generation. Not that this is necessarily necessary, because these are still functioning well. Apple AirPort Extreme 6th generation – Wall Mount The goal is to 3D print a flexible mounting system
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