What's that USB-C port for?
Stupid question maybe, but what's the purpose of that USB-C port on the Buddy board? Can I add a camera there?
RE: What's that USB-C port for?
It is used for serial communications to a host computer.
An example is a RPI running Octoprint.
RE: What's that USB-C port for?
Currently it cannot be used to connect a camera but there are plenty of cheap options for cameras, my design is below (Plenty of others around) which will cost you about £6.
https://www.printables.com/model/668369-esp32-cam-case-and-mount-for-mk4
RE: What's that USB-C port for?
@JP Guitars:
Thanks. That looks like a workable and affordable solution. I did not know about ESP32 and I will need to dive into it because it is quite interesting.
I understand this basically is a web camera that is linked up via WiFi. It does not use the printer for other purposes than getting a ride mechanically. Unfortunately the location where my printer sits has bad WiFi coverage. I linked my printer up via wired connection and I had hoped I could use the printer's connection. However, I have an old WiFi access point laying around somewhere. Maybe I can use that.
Thanks for the pointer.
RE: What's that USB-C port for?
But perhaps you can power the ESP32cam from the USB-C port on the xBuddy board?
RE: What's that USB-C port for?
Thank you for the idea. Sadly enough powering is the least of my problems.
RE: What's that USB-C port for?
The Beagle V2 camera uses the USB C port to plug in to the printer, but it still needs a seperate power supply connection. I am hoping for firmware 5.2 which some report make the Beagle V2 camera work better.
The Beagle V2 can act as a host to send programs to the printer. This is how it adds printer positioning commands for snapshots while printing and feeding the program to the printer.
RE: What's that USB-C port for?
That sounds good. Looking forward to the 5.2 update.
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For you folks that have a camera mounted on the x axis bracket does the added weight affect the printer?
I'm not looking to install a camera but a small LED light to shine on the bed, object I'm printing.
RE: What's that USB-C port for?
No, not a problem.
RE: What's that USB-C port for?
tks. 🙂
No, not a problem.