Easy wireless conversion method
Hello all!
I was wondering if there was a way to convert the i3 MK2 to wireless connectivity without using an RPI? Like for example, a wireless USB drive that would be plugged into the printer, and I could send files to the drive via wireless connection, and access them through the printer and print them. The reason I ask is that my school is switching from makerbots, and the only reason we have them is so that we wouldn't have to worry about SD cards and such. The makerbots work simply by connecting by entering its IP access, and going to the printer and hitting print. There is octoprint on the PI, but it would get expensive fast, and would takes lots of time and be complicated. Is there any way to work the prusa's in a similar way to the makerbots we currently have, like the example I mentioned above?
Re: Easy wireless conversion method
Hello all!
I was wondering if there was a way to convert the i3 MK2 to wireless connectivity without using an RPI? Like for example, a wireless USB drive that would be plugged into the printer, and I could send files to the drive via wireless connection, and access them through the printer and print them. The reason I ask is that my school is switching from makerbots, and the only reason we have them is so that we wouldn't have to worry about SD cards and such. The makerbots work simply by connecting by entering its IP access, and going to the printer and hitting print. There is octoprint on the PI, but it would get expensive fast, and would takes lots of time and be complicated. Is there any way to work the prusa's in a similar way to the makerbots we currently have, like the example I mentioned above?
The MK2 does support Toshiba FlashAir wireless SD cards starting as of 3.0.5 or 3.0.6? I can't remember the exact version this was added. I went ahead and purchased one of their 32GB cards.
and an 8 inch (200mm) or greater caliper is recommended.
Re: Easy wireless conversion method
I have just bought flaahair 32gb. 🙂
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Re: Easy wireless conversion method
As an alternative to OctoPrint: Repetier-Server is able to control multiple printers at the same time from a single Pi. This could make the setup for a room full of printers a bit easier.