This is a WIP and there will be changes - I'm writing this as I go.ĭo Not proceed without available internet connection Įverything that follows assumes that the RPi will be attached to a network either by wire or wirelessly.
The steps for assembling and configuring the print server follow. It eliminates the need for sneaker-netting g-code via micro-SD and even allows for the printer to be wirelessely connected to the network. This allows g-code to be uploaded and queued for printing by any device sharing a network connection with the print server and having a web browser. Additionally, this method requires loading g-code onto a micro-SD card and then inserting the card into the controller.Ī more attractive approach is employing a web enabled print server such as Repetier Server running on the Raspberry Pi, an inexpensive Linux-based computer. The printer as-designed can be made stand-alone with the addition of an LCD screen, SD card reader and buttons or rotary encoder, but this option is presently challenging to implement with the Melzi control board as it has insufficient i/o. A significant hurdle is the requirement of a host computer to operate the printer, which greatly increases power consumption. One goal of MOST is to improve upon the efficiency of RepRap 3-D printers, facilitating powering the printer with solar photovoltaic cells. 1.8 (Optional) Static IP Address for Wireless.1.1 Do Not proceed without available internet connection.