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a5:octopi-zero [2018/02/19 02:59] – [Stuff you'll need] cedric | a5:octopi-zero [2019/03/15 09:33] – Added 3d printed bracket files cs2000 | ||
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This quick guide is an example of how you can you a **Raspberry Pi ZERO W** as an Octoprint controller. | This quick guide is an example of how you can you a **Raspberry Pi ZERO W** as an Octoprint controller. | ||
- | The recommended setup is still to use a Raspi3, as it has more CPU power and full width USB ports, however | + | The recommended setup is still to use a Raspi3, as it has more CPU power and full width USB ports. |
+ | However | ||
+ | This setup is "non invasive" (can be easily removed), and it can even fit on the A3S/A5 screws in an elegant way. | ||
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- | Detail | + | Detail |
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+ | What I do like about my own setup is that I can see not only the material beeing printed (to check if all is good), but also the spool moves, which **looks great when doing timelapses** with OctoPrint. | ||
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+ | Additionnally, | ||
==== Stuff you'll need ==== | ==== Stuff you'll need ==== | ||
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* 1x micro USB OTG adapter (http:// | * 1x micro USB OTG adapter (http:// | ||
* or alternatively, | * or alternatively, | ||
+ | * 3d Printed Bracket (not the same as shown in the photos, original author never released its design). https:// | ||
Everything can be put together in the case | Everything can be put together in the case | ||
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- The little cable | - The little cable | ||
+ | You should end up with this | ||
- | See : https://cdn57.androidauthority.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Raspberry-Pi-Zero-W-840x485.jpg | + | {{:a5: |
- | ==== SERIAL PORT ==== | + | |
+ | Now - as covered in multiple other tutorials (eg http://dabbletron.com/how-to-run-octoprint-on-a-raspberry-pi-zero/ ), simply find an image of Octoprint for Pi (https://octoprint.org/ | ||
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+ | As the PIZERO doesn' | ||
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+ | Then put it in the PIZERO, boot it and verify it gets an ip adress (eg : in your router) | ||
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+ | Beware the **PIZERO has two USB ports and you need them both** | ||
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+ | The one at the side of the case (right on the picture) is the " | ||
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+ | The second cable, located in the center, is the **data port**. This one will send Octoprint' | ||
+ | You can find a micro USB to USB2.0 TYPE B cable, they do exist in china. (I'm waiting one myself.) | ||
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+ | Once it's powered up (there a little green led flashing that you can see barely at the back of the case) **try connecting** to it with it's ip, or maybe http:// | ||
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+ | ==== Serial port ==== | ||
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You should hardwire the data rate at 250,000 | You should hardwire the data rate at 250,000 | ||
- | As Samuel | + | As Samuel |
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- | ==== CAMERA | + | ==== Camera |
You can of course put your camera wherever you see fit. I did put it next to the extruder, as it gives me a nice view of the current printing process, and it's not obstructing access to the printer. | You can of course put your camera wherever you see fit. I did put it next to the extruder, as it gives me a nice view of the current printing process, and it's not obstructing access to the printer. | ||
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You should use the 4:3 setting in Octoprint. | You should use the 4:3 setting in Octoprint. | ||
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==== Hardware setup ==== | ==== Hardware setup ==== | ||
- | in progress | + | //in progress |
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+ | Basically : I'm using a 3D printed mount, then use two screws from the vertical rods to tighten it. | ||
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+ | I then find a proper viewing angle, then glue it for good. | ||
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+ | more details later :)// | ||
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+ | ==== Final comments ==== | ||
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+ | The Octoprint website is not very clear ; they "do not recommend" | ||
+ | And so do I. | ||
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+ | **As long as you limit the bandwidth of the webcam**, which makes sense anyway for such a small and wifi device, I've never seen more than 17% cpu usage for streaming. You can even go lower than that by limiting FPS. | ||
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+ | My experience has been very positive so far with a PizeroW setup as an octopi, it's also great to use with smartphone apps ( like " | ||
+ | I hope you enjoyed this little tutorial and that it inspired you to **think "out of the box"** and try things by yourself. :) | ||
+ | **--CEDRIC** | ||
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