Set up a Webcam or PiCam for OctoPrint & SimplyPrint
Setting up a Webcam or PiCam for OctoPrint and SimplyPrint This guide will walk you through the process of setting up a webcam or PiCam for OctoPrint and SimplyPrint. We will cover the recommended cameras to choose from and how to set them up with your OctoPrint system. Recommended Cameras Here's a list of our recommended cameras for use with OctoPrint and SimplyPrint - but keep in mind there are hundreds of cameras that probably work just as well: Olidik 2K Microsoft Lifecam HDPopularHow to install an OctoPrint plugin
Finding the plugin manager Plugins can enhance the experience and features built into OctoPrint. This is a guide to the 3 different ways of installing them on your Raspberry Pi. All plugins are installed manually by opening OctoPrint. Press the wrench at the top bar and a menu will open where you will find most of the options for OctoPrint. In the list on the left, you will find "Plugin manager" under the section "OctoPrint". After clicking on that, a menu will appear with a listFew readersHow to update OctoPrint?
Make sure your device is on the same network as your Raspberry Pi Open the control panel by clicking on your printer and click the green "Go to OctoPrint" button at the top of the screen Find the little wrench at the top and click it On the left side of that menu, find "Software UpdateFew readersHow to uninstall SimplyPrint?
This process is very easy and quick to do but should something go wrong, don't hesitate to ask for help in the livechat. Removing SimplyPrint from OctoPrint This will remove SimplyPrint completely from the Raspberry Pi and will leave OctoPrint perfectly usable on its own. Go to OctoPrint either via the SimplyPrint panel or by typing in your OctoPrint IP address. Click the wrench in the top bar Find "plugin manager" in the list on the left Scroll down till you findFew readersWhat is an OctoPrint plugin?
Plugins for OctoPrint can make a world of difference. It can enhance existing features or create brand new ones. A plugin is a piece of software that builds on top of something already existing. As an example, SimplyPrint uses a plugin for OctoPrint which improves the time estimate from the built-in estimate in OctoPrint. There are a lot of different plugins that can do all sorts of things, from giving you a mesh bed visualizer to just changing the theme of the OctoPrint window. Anyone can makeFew readersFiles & storage; what is SimplyPrint cloud storage, and what & how much can I upload?
In this article, we'll talk about what SimplyPrint "cloud storage" is and how it's used in SimplyPrint. What is file cloud storage in SimplyPrint? The SimplyPrint ecosystem is all about having all you need for your 3D printing, in one single place. This means your printers, slicer, and files can all be accessed and fully utilized in SimplyPrint. And in the case of files, this means you can store all your 3D-print-related files in the SimplyPrint cloud, making them accessible everywhere!Few readersSimplyPrint support opening hours
Support & opening hours We strive to answer emails sent to contact@simplyprint.io within 24 hours. SimplyPrint has a livechat in the lower right corner, that is visible everywhere on our website. The opening hours of our live chat depend on the user's subscription. The opening hours for the livechat are as follows (CET-timezone); - Free subscription 10:00 - 15:00 (only weekdays) - Basic subscription 10:00 - 16:00 (only weekdays) - Pro & Print Farm subscription 10:00 -Few readersCan I still use SD card or OctoPrint when SimplyPrint is installed?
Wondering if you can still print using SD card or via. OctoPrint, when you've got SimplyPrint installed? It's very simple, the answer is yes! SimplyPrint doesn't force you to start prints via. the SimplyPrint platform, so you can start your prints just the way you want to - and don't worry, SimplyPrint will still monitor the print. You will still be able to follow it in the panel and getting notifications on the state of the print. There are a few downsides to printing outside of SimplFew readersHow to change my printer model in SimplyPrint?
If you want to change which printer model your printer is, you can do so easily and quickly by opening the printer settings by clicking on the gear in the upper right corner of the printer card and finding "Edit Printer" at the bottom of the list. Once the window is open, you will find the "Printer model" dropdown in the upper right corner of the "General" section. This list contains all officially supported printers. With the dropdown open, just start typing to search for the printer you are loFew readersHow does SimplyPrint send prints / Gcode to the printer? USB / serial connection & how it works
In this article, we'll break down how SimplyPrint sends Gcode commands to your 3D printer, especially when paired with OctoPrint. Ever wondered how your design transitions from a file on your computer to an actual 3D print? It's all about the communication between the software and the printer, one line at a time! Are you intrigued by the journey of a Gcode line or the importance of the USB/serial connection? Let's dive in!Few readersMarking a print as failed after it finished
What happens when I mark my finished print as "Failed" or "Not good" When a print is done, you have to click the "Print removed" button to re-ready the printer. In the popup that shows when you click this button allows you to mark your print as "Not good", even though it might be 100% done. We've all tried getting back to a print that is supposedly "finished", but is just a blob of plastic or a bunch of spaghetti... In this case, SimplyPrint allows you to mark the print as "Not good", whichFew readers