3D Printing - Using the built in WiFi on the monoprice select mini
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- One of my favorite features on this little printer. Yes, you can setup a raspberry pi and use octoprint. But for many who don't have a Pi or don't want to bother with it, this is a nice solution that's already built in.
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unfortunately, it is no longer available.
Seems that Monoprice has tried to come out with their own version (or bought it) with little success at working
Spent the last few hours trying to figure out how to setup wifi on the MP Select Mini Pro/V3
Note for some users who want to connect to Wifi initially using the app. For whatever reason the app is no longer listed on the play store so you will need to just install the APK (which works flawlessly compared to Monoprice's current app listed on the play store)
apkpure.com/mp-mini-3d-printer-client-connect/org.scprojects.app.mpselectminiclient
After installing this you can also go into Cura and then the Marketplace and download the Monoprice Select Mini V2 printer plugin by Luc Rubio if you want to just wifi print directly from Cura instead of via file drop from browser to streamline your printing workflow.
This was a great advice. Thank you!
can you download the APK on PC?
@@meylo4080 APKs are native to android operating system, so you can download it on PC but you will need to transfer it to your phone to install or run something android emulator like bluestacks.
App won't show up in the play store. Do you have a link?
I can't believe this has been an option for the 6 months+ that I had this.
Hmm I have 2 select mini v2's and both connect to wifi, but both will be stuck at ambient temperature and not start heating up
Status is printing, upload works
tbh this is a higher quality and easier to understand and more thorough video than Monoprice themselves did on THEIR OWN channel lol
Way to go
Thanks, I try to be clear and comprehensive when I explain things.
Have broken a few micro SD cards in the past. As you say, they are VERY fiddly! 73
was this app taken off the google play???
After following you instructions I was provided with an IP address. I opened it in chrome and it worked fine. Once I started uploading a gcode file I got a code zero fault message. Up to now I didn't find a way to resolve that. Also the IP address changes every session. 1 up or down all the time. It's a pity cause really I'm fed up with changing the SD card all the times.
If your router supports DHCP properly, you can assign a static IP address to the printers hardward address there and it will never change. Just make sure it's out of your DHCP range.
Yeah, it fails in chrome sometimes. Depending on your OS, you can use the browser I recomended, or try a different browser. Under windows, it probably only works well with microsoft's browser.
@@loughkb thanks for your fast response. Now he doesn't even show any IP address at all after starting up the printer. Trying to set up the connection again results in a failure.
I wonder what is hiding in that BITX40 Enclosure folder. Does anyone else want to know?
You can't print a Bitx-40 case on that printer. But maybe later... Even a uBitx that is larger. Watch this space I guess :)
Has anyone else encountered the issue where the SSID on the app says and won't connect?
apk variant of the app says ssid unknown and wont connect. anyone have the same issue?
I have been trying to do that on my v2 but every time I try the app tells me that it has failed to connect to my printer and apple does not have that app
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Uh i went to the midori download website and saw that for windows it said "Coming soon." Curious, I clicked on the coming soon button for more information and it took me to a webpage where it said "TikTok is used for sex" with a naked woman jiggling her breasts... and my 13 year old cousin was sitting right next to me... suffice it to say, im not sure i trust midori...
I cant fint the app on the play store has it changed name sinse 2018?
I don't know. I've long since upgraded to a different printer and haven't paid attention to the older machine.
Hi Kevin,
Nice demonstration video. Taking the SD card to the printer, in the old days we would call that sneaker net. HiHi 73 WB3BJU
I almost used that phrase in the video. But I didn't think many would catch it.
Micro SD cards! Many designers should be cursed about those things. I have a trail camera that uses those. It makes no sense,. You are out in the woods and trying to change the card. The spring loading in the slot means that if you slip, that little card is going to shoot out into the grass/leaves/rocks/sticks and other forest trash. Good luck finding it!
I haven't tried Midori yet, but seen it mentioned in forums. Have to give it a try some day.
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When I try to upload a gcode file, it sees a 128kb file as over 1 TB and the upload fails. I have tried multiple browsers and slicers. No luck. How do I get this to work?
Try the browser I mention and use. It was the only one I could get to reliably work. Another potential problem could be the SD card you have in the printer. Take a new card that's a brand name, like sandisk, and make sure it's only partitioned for 2Gig size and formatted with the FAT file system.
Thanks for the easy to follow/do video Kevin. Quick question, does the micro sd card need to be in the printer for the Wi-Fi to work? Thanks again...
Yes it does. All you're doing with wifi is uploading your file to the SD card.
Kevin Loughin It's Alive!!! Thanks for your help ;)
Worked first try with my version 1! Thanks for this easy and straightforward explanation!
"Move to the right and HOLD DOWN THE BUTTON" omg... first time i see / hear this is needed! FINALLY it works! THANKS
they took down the app....
Hey, Kevin what the Ubuntu version setup you are using ? Can tell more about what software's you are using for general amateur Radio stuffs ? I am building a computer to do my SDR related stuffs using Gnu - Radio. It would greatly help me
One computer is running Debian, my main computer is running Ubuntu MATE 16.04. I use GQRX and CubicSDR for SDR stuff, You might want to look at Skywave Linux. It comes with all of the SDR programs configured and ready to go.
Thank you so much, Kevin!
Did u make the filament holder and guide for your mini in the background?
Yes. There are several on thingiverse.
Awesome vid! I was trying this on my Monoprice Mini Delta (the UI is basically identical) but I think i ran into the loading bar bug you mentioned on Linux, even though I'm using Chrome on Windows. I got impatient and just gave up after a few tries, but I'll try again and be more patient. Hope it works cuz I'm sick of fiddling around with Micro SD cards.
video starts at 3:13
Thanks for the tips Kevin on the printing on the printer =)
Very helpful. Thank you. The web interface should have been mentioned in the instruction manual. I think most people would assume it would work like a regular printer.
Thanks for uploading this. I've been trying to wrap my head around turning wifi printing on on one of these printers and I would never have imagined it was so simple
THAAAAANNK YOUUUUU!!!!!!
There is any other option to connect printer to WIFI? I am a iPhone user and cannot find this app on my phone. Thank you for help
Set up a raspberry pi as a print server. There's a pre-built image called "octoprint". Search for it and you'll find all kinds of info.
@@loughkb Thank you so much for you help! Be safe and have a great week!
Hi Kevin, I've been on printing hiatus for a year now, and my printer shows an IP address and we see it on our wifi, but going to the ip on the browser doesn't work - it doesn't show up like that any more. I tried sending a file with what did show up (the calibration cat) and the printer said 'downloading' but then said there was nothing to print. I sliced it in cura. I'm running chrome, is that the problem?
Most likely it is the browser. I seem to remember, this video was a while ago, that I had a specific browser I found that worked reliably and I mentioned it. It should be the one that works for you, and I believe it was available for Windows Mac and Linux.
I'm on a Mac and I tried both Chrome and Safari and get the same result.
I just checked, and the browser I found to work was called Midori. Unfortunately, I just checked their web site and they don't have a version for mac.
It's the printers fault. It does windows specific web stuff with the browser interface.
That’s a bummer because it worked last March.
Thanks for the video. This helped me out some. I've tried printing this way several times now and the upload sticks at 0.6MB and then nothing happens after that. The display on the machine just stays on downloading. I've also noticed this machine really only likes to read the microSd card it came with, and does not seem to like my scandisk microSD cards one little bit. The issue there is that card is write protected and will not let me add files to it.
The stuck download is the problem I talked about with some web browsers and their broken html server in the printer. Use the Midori web browser and it will work.
The SD card should be re-partitioned and then reformatted. Partition it with a single 2Gig FAT partition and it should work fine in the printer.
Thank you. I reformatted the disc. I also found on my printer that it won't read the class 4 micro SD cards art all, but class 10 it reads fine, so I picked up a couple 32GB cards and they are good to go. I'll give that Midori browser a try! Take care.
The useful dialog starts at 3:20
I would have thought that all 3D printers should be used in a well ventilated space so fumes coming from off the material being printed is not inhaled.
PLA and a couple of others are not only ok but Spouse approved here. ABS is not an option until I get a garage.
Yeah, PLA has very little smell and is completely benign.
This app doesnt seem to exist anymore
I can't seem to find it either.
When ever I try to upload a model to the wifi it just says fail
With the Midori web browser?
Good stuff ty
Do you need an sd in the printer to do this?
Yes. It receives and stores the file on it's SD card and then prints from there.
mine doesn't show an ip
Unless they changed the firmware, that could just mean it isn't connected to your wifi network.
Is this on all monoprice mini v2s
Yes.