slodat's 3d printed shop projects

[7milesup]

for a different project I recently ordered a BananaPi M5. there is also OrangePi and a plethora of other workalikes. The Octoprint.org site has instructions for installing on generic Linux.
Just match the board specs you buy to be somewhat like a Pi 3 or 4.
I have OctoPi running on a Rapsi2+ because I had it sitting idle. Works ok but a bit more horsepower would proably be good.

Do I have to run Linux? I nothing about Linux. Or, are you referring to Linux on the BannanaPi or OrangePi? It appears I may have a lot to learn, which is fine.
Otherwise, yeah, I would love to look at other options because moving this SD card from the printer to the computer and back is truly a drag (nope, not kidding) and being able to monitor the print remotely would be awesome.

 

[jwmelvin]

Do I have to run Linux? I nothing about Linux.

The RPi runs Linux but you need not know very much. OctoPi is an image with OctoPrint already installed. It is well worth it for a 3d printer.

 

[7milesup]

I nothing about Linux

Yes, I am quoting myself. Apparently I don't know how to develop a sentence either

 

[7milesup]

The RPi runs Linux but you need not know very much. OctoPi is an image with OctoPrint already installed. It is well worth it for a 3d printer.

Ok, that is good to know. Rabbit hole... Here I come!

 

[slodat]

The OctoPi is worth the effort and expense.

 

[gerritv]

The OctoPi is worth the effort and expense.

Except when you can't source the Pi in the first place Then any other board with 2-4GB of memory and USB/WiFi running Linux is a good alternative. OctoPrint even runs on Windows, it doesn't have to be a RasPi. Install of Linux on these things is simple, and so is the install of OctoPrint. After that you never need to concern yourself with Linux, which IMO is a good thing to avoid when possible.

 

[Just for fun]

Oh man, that's exciting stuff! Good job slodat!

Now I want a printer. How bad is the smell of melting plastic when they are printing?

 

[gerritv]

PLA is barely noticeable, I haven't used PETG or ABS yet.

 

[ttabbal]

ABS can make a stink in the room your printer is in. It's not horrible, and it does better with an enclosure anyway. PETG is no big deal.

 

[7milesup]

Except when you can't source the Pi in the first place Then any other board with 2-4GB of memory and USB/WiFi running Linux is a good alternative. OctoPrint even runs on Windows, it doesn't have to be a RasPi. Install of Linux on these things is simple, and so is the install of OctoPrint. After that you never need to concern yourself with Linux, which IMO is a good thing to avoid when possible.

Awesome! I am going to be pursuing this.