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Vašek Boch
(@vasek-boch)
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WiFi

Hi,

I was researching way how to add a WiFi to a MK2.5S printer. I was found https://github.com/probonopd/WirelessPrinting that seems promising. Did somebody try it? 

Posted : 10/11/2019 5:37 pm
Dave Avery
(@dave-avery)
Honorable Member
RE: WiFi

easiest is add a raspberry pi 3b running octopi ( packaged OS and octoprint) connected by USB to the controller

Posted : 11/11/2019 6:49 pm
Zoltan
(@zoltan)
Member Moderator
RE: WiFi

What is your reason to add WIFI printing? You want to control your printer from another room?

even an old man can learn new things 🙂
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Posted : 11/11/2019 7:30 pm
Vašek Boch
(@vasek-boch)
New Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: WiFi

Yeah, I know about the OctoPrint variant, but seems a bit overkill adding a full Raspberry Pi or even ZeroW.

Basically I just want to upload gcode file directly without SD card handling. Then I will start the print on printer manually. So yes the Wifi SD card would be perfect option.

I know that the new mini is powered via ESP8266 and I wanted to backport some of the features to my MK2.5S. So the reason for this solution is mainly for research and experimentation with different solutions. Thats all 🙂

Posted : 12/11/2019 6:48 pm
bobstro
(@bobstro)
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RE: WiFi
Posted by: @vaclav-b8

Yeah, I know about the OctoPrint variant, but seems a bit overkill adding a full Raspberry Pi or even ZeroW.

Basically I just want to upload gcode file directly without SD card handling. Then I will start the print on printer manually. So yes the Wifi SD card would be perfect option.

I paid something like $45 for my 16 GB FlashAir card. A quick check on Amazon shows that they go for $43 and up. A Raspberry Pi, SD card and AC adapter will cost roughly the same and provide much more functionality and better connectivity. I only realized this after my FlashAir gave up the ghost after a year and I put in a Raspberry Pi temporarily (or so I thought) until I ordered a replacement. After 10 minutes with Octoprint, I regretted the time and effort I spent trying to get the FlashAir to work properly. The ability to launch a print alone is worth it.

 

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Posted : 12/11/2019 10:03 pm
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