Prusa-Link Raspberry Pi Imager
I'm trying to put Prusa-Link on an Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W using the image file from the github and the Raspberry Pi imager software. When I use the custom image option the Customization tab where you are supposed to set up the hostname and wifi settings is greyed out. How can I add those settings to my RPi so that it will connect to my network once it's installed on my MK3S? Out of curiosity I loaded OctoPi onto the RPi and was able to use the Customization options. The OctoPi image also has a file on the SD card where I can edit the Wifi settings. The Prusa-Link image does not have a file like that that I could find.
Any help is appreciated
Ryan
RE: Prusa-Link Raspberry Pi Imager
It may be related to the fact that prusas image uses older raspberry base image wich is no longer supported by the imager.
Try to get older imager version (legacy).
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RE: Prusa-Link Raspberry Pi Imager
I did let the connect devs (they work on link as well) know about this issue and will see what can be done. Thanks for the heads up.
Shane (AKA FromPrusa)
RE: Prusa-Link Raspberry Pi Imager
Frankly speaking they should upgrade PrusaLink to a newer operating system, which consists of bumping python and using newer universal camera libraries.
Just please don't use compatibility layer, because it is obsolete for years already.
Generally this should be doable in about 40 manhours.
You could also add cockpit package to allow users to manage the device over the web port, easier to manage services, logs etc. Lot of people have no idea how yo ssh to the device, so this will help to decrease amount of specific requests on the PrusaChat and forums.
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RE: Prusa-Link Raspberry Pi Imager
Hey,
I found this thread looking for a solution to the same issue.
I worked around it by downloading an older imager in version 1.9.6 here: https://github.com/raspberrypi/rpi-imager/releases/tag/v1.9.6
Cheers
RE: Prusa-Link Raspberry Pi Imager
So the devs sent me a work around
Basically raspberry pi imager changed the way the image customization works for various reasons.
To get it working with PrusaLink, you would download the installer as normal.
Go to options.
Content Repository
Use Custom URL
use https://prusa3d.github.io/Prusa-Link/prusalink.json
then continue as normal.
This will make PrusaLink show up in the wizard and allow customization.
The helpdocs for prusalink will also be updated with this info.
Shane (AKA FromPrusa)
RE: Prusa-Link Raspberry Pi Imager
Thanks for this. It worked.
You mentioned the help docs being updated. Please mention to the web devs, the links does not work properly anymore.
Start from here: https://help.prusa3d.com/article/prusa-connect-and-prusalink-explained_302608
Circular links or take me to pages that does not open properly.
I understand MK3 and MK2.5 is not supported anymore. But don't remove the old docs.
My memory of doing things is getting just as old as my machine. 😀