Are you tired of sitting in front of your 3d printer for hours to monitor how level your bed is or how much your print temperature is? Look no further, I have the perfect solution for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After hours of research and testing the software around the current market, one software that caught my attention is Octopi Local<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, this software took the market by storm when it was released. It provides a solution for every problem you have while 3d printing. To know more about it, let\u2019s move further into the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Octopi local is probably one of the most renowned software for 3d printing. Its wireless monitoring and controlling are better than anything any competitor has offered. Daily, thousands of printers if not hundreds use Octopi Local to function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With tons of features and plugins, Octopi Local has taken remote 3d printers to a different level. Here are some features of Octopi Local<\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides, being compatible with almost every 3d printer to exist, the conveniences Octopi Local provides while letting you control and process 3d printing wirelessly is unheard of. No wonder hundreds of thousands of users are obsessed with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related: Slic3r vs CURA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you jump into using Octopi Local, there are a few things that you need to take care of. First of all, you need a single board computer called \u2018Raspberry Pi.\u2019 This tiny computer has several models, but the versions of Raspberry Pi Octopi Local recommends is 3B, 3B+ or 4B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The earlier versions of Raspberry Pi Octopi Local do not officially support it. You may find it compatible, but there may be performance issues and may badly affect your prints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The power source is an essential thing in the world of technology. So it is vital to ensure that you have enough power supply for Raspberry Pi. As per Octopi Local\u2019s website, every model needs a 5.1V supply. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The next thing you will need to run Octopi Local on your computer is a storage system that fits Pi. Which most probably will be a MicroSD. It is wise to get a 32GB card so that you don\u2019t run out of storage. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The last and final thing is a USB cable. The task this cable will have is connecting the Raspberry Pi to your 3d printer. Before buying any cable, make sure to see which type your printer supports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you have all these things, you can download Raspberry Imager from Raspberry Pi\u2019s website. Then proceed to follow all the steps Raspberry Imager says, like choosing os, choosing storage, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you done all the steps? If so, then Octopi Local should start installing on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After selecting OctoPi, it will automatically download its latest version onto your computer. Rember to save a copy of your Raspberry pi username and password somewhere on your computer so that you don\u2019t end up googling forgot Raspberry Pi login.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Securing our devices is a crucial factor nowadays. So for security, I will change the password that SSH into Octopi. The octopi default password should be raspberry, and the OctoPi default login is pi. I will change it to protect ourselves from attacks of possible hackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to do so, press Control+Shift+X to open the software\u2019s advanced menu. Then click enable SSH and enter a username and password of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your \u2018octopi login incorrect\u2019 pops up, you can always reset it by SSHing into the Raspberry Pi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that I have Raspberry Pi all set and plugged in and Octopi Local downloaded, it\u2019s time to start using it. In order to access the OctoPrint interface, use by entering http:\/\/octopi.local<\/a> into your web browser of choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And that should guide you into the login screen. If octopi.local\/ does not work, then you have to use Octopi Local\u2019s IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related: How to set up and use OctoPrint for Ender 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two significant ways of finding OctoPrint\u2019s IP address. I will show you both steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To start, go to \u2018Windows File Explorer\u2019 then you would want to open the network tab. Make sure your network shar<\/a>ing is enabled to see Raspberry Pi in the network tab. Once you see Pi in network sharing, right-click on it and then select properties to see your OctoPrint IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another way to find Octopi\u2019s IP address is by using your wifi router. Find your router IP address, username, and password by accessing your router setting. When you find it, put into onto your web browser and search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will see a login screen when you search for the IP address. This is your router login screen. Enter all the credentials. Once logged in, you will find an option called connected devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try to find the device named \u2018OctoPi.\u2019 Click on it, and you will find the IP address you are looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Octopi Local Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Do You Need to Use Octopi Local<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to Download Octopi Local<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Securing Raspberry Pi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Login OctoPrint UI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Find Octopi IP Address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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