Flash firmware from SD-Card Directly?
Is there a way to update the firmware by copying the firmware file to the SD Card and clicking on it? I really really really don't want to have to attach a USB cable from my PC all the way to where I have the printer setup. The distance is very long to where I have the printer setup, and it would be a real pain to move it.
Best Answer by bobstro:
OctoPrint. Great if your printer is not near your PC. It will can use either WiFi or wired Ethernet and I believe there is a plugin for flashing printer firmware.
Yes, and it works quite well! It has made keeping my printers updated much simpler.
RE: Flash firmware from SD-Card Directly?
Friend with a laptop?
REPAIR, RENEW, REUSE, RECYCLE, REBUILD, REDUCE, RECOVER, REPURPOSE, RESTORE
RE: Flash firmware from SD-Card Directly?
OctoPrint. Great if your printer is not near your PC. It will can use either WiFi or wired Ethernet and I believe there is a plugin for flashing printer firmware.
RE: Flash firmware from SD-Card Directly?
You need a computer connected, be it a laptop or Pi I'm afraid.
RE: Flash firmware from SD-Card Directly?
OctoPrint. Great if your printer is not near your PC. It will can use either WiFi or wired Ethernet and I believe there is a plugin for flashing printer firmware.
Yes, and it works quite well! It has made keeping my printers updated much simpler.
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RE: Flash firmware from SD-Card Directly?
For me the Toshiba Flash Air SD is perfect.
Sorry for my poor English. I try to do my best.
RE: Flash firmware from SD-Card Directly?
I use a FlashAir as well, however it won’t let you flash the printers firmware.
RE: Flash firmware from SD-Card Directly?
@bobstro
If OctoPrint can flash the firmware then I am definitely buying the Raspberry Pi Zero W attachment.
RE: Flash firmware from SD-Card Directly?
OctoPrint will definitely do the job, but I'd recommend against using a RPi Zero. The OctoPrint developer specifically says the Zero is not recommended or supported.
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RE: Flash firmware from SD-Card Directly?
Echo bobstro, Zero is no longer fit for purpose. Get either 3B+ or 4 (pretty much same price here). I wonder if there is some way to get Prusa to remove instruction to install Zero? Anyone got any clout with Prusa?