How to connect to your 3D Printer from your PC via USB!
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- Viewer Request! How to connect to your 3D Printer from your PC!
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A few days ago a viewer commented that they were new to 3D printing and did not know how to connect their PC to their 3D Printer to do advanced functions! They asked for help...here it is! Here's a few ways you can communicate with your 3D Printer via USB on your PC! I go over a few ways you can do this with various software! For free, there is Pronterface! Then, if you have purchased Simplify3D, you can use the Machine Control Panel! And...if you have been thinking about using Octoprint with a Raspberry Pi someday, it has some nice tools as well! I go over the settings for the USB connection. I do not have a Mac computer...this is all done on my Windows 10 computer!
Applications used in this video...
Pronterface
www.pronterface.com/
Simplify3D
www.simplify3d.com/
Octoprint
octoprint.org/
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Today was my first visit to your channel and I like your style and the information is presenting in a way a new person to 3d printing like myself can understand. I just subscribed to your channel. Great job
Thank you, Ronald! I try to keep it fun! I hope you like my other nerdy content!
@Where Nerdy is Cool! I'm sure I will. I am struggling with nozzle heigt, bed levling, and prints not sticking on my Tronxy x5sa 330x330mm bed. I have a long road ahead of me. So, I will be hanging out. I want to make an inmoov robot.
Ask Holy Spirit to teach you and to guide
you. I would recommend the TH-cam Cleveland street preachers and follow Jesus no man no religion. Be holy and obey Jesus. Hebrews 5:9 "salvation is for those who obey.
Jesus says if you love me keep my commandments (John 14:15). Jesus even says if you keep my commandments then you shall abide in my love (John 15:10).f
Thanks! You saved me hours. OH, so that's why Cura won't print. I have W7 -32 and the versions of CUra that let you plug into the printer require 64 bit. Damn, I'm out of luck till I quit being such a cheap sake and get a more modern computer. Thank you for the great, helpful, well presented information. Well done my friend.
Cura 15.04.3 (don't update!) does work over USB on my Vista 32 bit computer with the Anet A4.
Menu File, machine settings. Select the COM port and baudrate (COM4, 115200 for me).
Click on Ok. Click on the second icon on the top, left of the platform view= print with USB.
It prints the G-code, sliced of the object that is loaded on the platform.
Ask Holy Spirit to teach you and to guide
you. I would recommend the TH-cam Cleveland street preachers and follow Jesus no man no religion. Be holy and obey Jesus. Hebrews 5:9 "salvation is for those who obey.
Jesus says if you love me keep my commandments (John 14:15). Jesus even says if you keep my commandments then you shall abide in my love (John 15:10).r
thanks! This was super helpful
Another great video! Keep up the great work. Thanks!
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback
Ask Holy Spirit to teach you and to guide
you. I would recommend the TH-cam Cleveland street preachers and follow Jesus no man no religion. Be holy and obey Jesus. Hebrews 5:9 "salvation is for those who obey.
Jesus says if you love me keep my commandments (John 14:15). Jesus even says if you keep my commandments then you shall abide in my love (John 15:10).f
Nicely explained👌🏻
Thanks for this!
great job man
Thanks for the video. I was looking for linux solution, but just wanted to say thanks in that what you're doing is not easy.
You're welcome! I'm not very Linux savvy....sorry! I can get through Octoprint/Raspberry Pi a bit...but loose track of all the flavors of Linux out there quickly
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thank you!
nice channel dude, looks very professional for
Thank you!
thanks men!!!
I’m only 3 minutes into this and LOVE the way you’re explaining things! I’ve got a really splotchy background in electronics and I’m so overwhelmed with my first printer because I’m refurbishing it using a laptop I refurbished, all slightly out of my comfort zone. This video will help me get back on the project and have my printer up and running
Thx I spent 5h trying then I found your vid thx
Yes me too.....I spent days to configure a laptop with octoprint, it was a nightmare with ubuntu, then with windows works fine, but i had to spent another machine pluged to the printer. With pronterface it works with my mac at the first time, super fast. Thans!!!
I’m glad you found the video helpful! And I hope you opted to Subscribe 🤓
Thnaks for the video and the explanation about software packages. Soemthoing you did mention just briefly, in minute 8 : you unplugged the cable from laptop and plugged into Raspeberry Pi. Am I correct? can you further comment what is it for?
THANK-YOU!!!! (for not asking me to subscribe) and for the info
But you did, right? 🙂😎
So Nice!!
thank you!! your so kind
Glad to help. Thanks for your feedback
Thank you for showing me that my Simplify3D had a print control panel! My printer panel was starting to go out on my printer. Some times it worked and I almost that I threw in the towel and bought a new panel. But you saved me for a little while. Panel not a necessity anymore. So, thank you so much!
Hey Kurt, I'm glad my video helped you out! Be sure to subscribe and check out my other videos you might find helpful!
finally starts video at 2:04 ur welcome good vid tho
I give you 1000 th like NICE work
Much appreciated ! I hope you opt to Subscribe and check out my other videos!
Thanks
I actually use cura all the time and it has a pronterface type controller. I've been using an older version of cura, 15.4 I think, and it has that option to manually control my printrbot.
Is it in there? I inquired with them via GitHub about it in the newer versions...hadn't thought to look at the old 15.x one.
I haven't used the new version very much, it freezes when I try and print, but the version 15.04.4 and it has an option to use pronterface ui and I'm a fan of it! I'll double check the new version and see what I can find
I didn’t know that. Thanks for commenting!
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Hi, thanks for the info, but it would be nice to see how you actually print something from my computer so I could see what it does.
You´re right.
I had watched Chuck Hellebuyck's videos on assembling, tweaking, n upgrading the ebay CTC printer...which I have. I am also a nooby noob noob noobing my nooby way into this hobby. So, I got in touch with Chuck and asked him how I could go about running the CTC without having to use an SD card and the printer's accompanying LCD, what software'd be necessary, etc. [I did mention that I'm a noob, right? OK.]
He was kind enough to link me to this video. Thanks!
That's very nice of him to do that. (Thanks Chuck) And don't feel bad about being a Noob...we ALL start out as new guys and slowly gain the skills to learn. I like helping noobs and hope you can do the same for fellow new guys as your skill set rises!
Oh, without a doubt! I've already looked into tutorials for programming C++ for Arduino. Owning n effectively operating 3d printer is just one aspect of a hobby I've chosen: robotics. There are several other 2-axis n 3-axis machines I can build using 3d printed parts, and I could do with learning to use Autodesk/Solidworks/Sketchup to add to my list of hobby skills. Your video helps in that shows me the 3d printing workflow via USB instead of mucking about with LCD menus n SD cards [It just doesn't seem as fun as operating straight from a laptop and FUN is what hobbies are all about].
Live well. Be well. Thanks again.
Please help. When connected through simlyfier3d it says connected but not able to see any current setup like temp, etc. What I'm doing wrong?
Hi there I have designed a pro type and if it’s at 3d Pinter stage. So if worth’s is could then it’s deed in the watcher because of the industry machines need and work people. We’re as the 3d prints can do the same job perfectly every time but how would you connect multi printers to run exactly the same time Avery times 🤔🙈
I've got an MKS Gen L 1.0, and I've seen people use it with a Pi running OctoPi/OctoPrint/Klipper , however similar to your EZABL setup, I'd like to just use the MKS board to control a stepper motor for a non-3d-printer application (no g-code).
Any thoughts on a GUI that could be used for this purpose? The applications I've seen all seem geared for 3d-printing, not so much debug/test (Simplify3d, slic3r, ideamaker, cura).
Really great question. Let me ask you this...have you posed the question/example of your usage to any of the Facebook Marlin groups? That might be a good place to start
After I got this working with pronter, I switched over to matter control. I added my printer (Creality Ender 3), connected to the right port (didn't work so I canceled) Then when I pressed print I was able to configure the filament type and everything worked all of a sudden.
Using your instructions on this video would I be able to update my firmware through the usb connection from my PC to my 3d printer? I have an Artillery Genius.
I run my Arduino based printer from simplify3d on my pc. I want to add a camera to take pictures for every new layer. So I was thinking about adding raspberry pi, connect the camera to it, then from octoprint on the pi I can control triggering the camera and sending the gcode line by line to the Arduino. But I'm now asking if this can be done through simplify3d without the raspberry pi? The problem is that simplify3d is not Open Source. What would you recommend?
Well the Octoprint server can replace all of that! The Pi, configured with Octoprint, connects to the printer via USB. The webcam connects as well, then you can set how the recording is done. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy! Give it a try!
Hi! Thanks for this video. Now I am trying to connect an et4+ but it doesn't appear a port to select in the first step, it's like the pc doesn't recognize it. Did you install a driver or something? Thanks!
Every printer can be a bit different Be sure to check the manufacturer directions (if provided). Many will suggest you have a usb driver to detect it
I have a question 🤔 what is the volts that the 3d printer should be set on in the use???230v or 115v???
Will this work with any 3d printer I have Easythreed Mercury
I install ftdi driver to create virtual com port however did not create any com port.repetier host or marlin ardiunio did not found com7 port and also my computer device managers' usb port settings does not find any com port please help me i can not connect my 3d printer from my pc.
Hello I got all the info for running the print with your video here but my problem is probably super -simple but when I connect my little micro-USB cable into my Ender 5 PRO and connect It to my Laptops USB-port Simplify3D or any other software can NOT find the port. Do I need some special cable between them or how do I do.....I tried a WiFi-box from Creality too ( wich works sadly) and borrowed that cable ...
Some cables are just for charging. Make sure you get one that is a data cable
Not gonna lie, thought you were Andrew Lincoln, Rick from The Walking Dead, when you first came on screen lol thanks for the help!
(Tips the hat)
Funny how people say that! Or the guy from SHIELD
Very good video, but Cura does support USB printing and has that interface where you can move the nozzle, pre-heat, etc.
I should update this video with that info
Hello, I plan to either use pronterface or octoprint and was wondering if I can start or stop a print. Is this possible? I have an cr-6 Max with a camera setup to my computer near the printer and I wanted to be able to remote into my computer and stop a print if failed.
I checked again and it looks like you can! Thanks for your video.
dude how u gonna say download something where thier is 10000 options, ur doing a better job than most of the videos i watched but left out something new users wouldnt know how 2 do. thanks im legit getting madder by the second bbecause everyone does a good job of explaining everything but the crap i actually need u 2 explain. im being trolled.
Dude if you simply asked the question of what your complaint is…what I didn’t explain, perhaps I could help you? 🙂
Hey Paul thanks for sharing mate, quick question. Can I run four 3d printers plugged directly into a pc with Octoprint installed and control them all. Not all at once but switching between them in Octoprint. I dont have Raspberry pi's setup on any of the printers. Thanks in advance.
can i ask how you got that download to work? macafee told me its a virus!
Which program?
I’m not sure about controlling that many from a PC. You definitely want to make sure the pc doesn’t do any power saving or hibernation to the usb
About the bb8 body on the back.. what did u use thinking to do one some time soon
Check the BB-8 builder club on Facebook and their website
I ended up having to use PronterFace with my new MP Mini Delta when the micro SD card that came with it became corrupted - and none of the other micro SC cards I had would work with it. (I am returning the delta and getting an Ender 3). The problem I had with delta and Pronterface was while it would pump out a print OK...the first couple of layers were pushing into the bed too hard. It would go through the self leveling routine fine but then pressing too hard after it started. Any Z axis tips would be greatly appreciated.
Try Repetier Host or even Cura. It sounds like your bed leveling needs to come up a smidge
Thanks...will try that if I have problems with the Ender 3 when it arrives - the mini delta gets returned today. I am using Cura for the slicing put couldn't get it print directly which is why I tried pronterface. The weird thing was, the printer worked perfectly when I ran the g code off the sd card but once the card got corrupted, the exact same file went wonky at the beginning when using pronterface. Sure would be nice if this hobby was a little more plug and play.
@@TheFieldLab well the cost for out of the box/works quickly has a cost... Ultimaker, Raise3D and higher end printers like that do give you that experience but are much more expensive. These cheaper printers entice us with their low cost but not everyone has a good first time experience with them...largely due to the lack of support. We're at an interesting time in 3D printing...people adore these cheap printers knowing they have to rely on Facebook/Social media for support and pretty much have to upgrade/replace components to get quality prints!
hello ,,,can you edit the printer g-code via puterface or you have to use an editor and reflash the marlin software
Good question. I haven’t used Pronterface much since I usually use Octoprint. You should be able to slice and save the file. And use something like Notepad++ to view the file and edit as needed
I wish people that make these videos would understand one thing. Some people are frustrated and want quick info we don’t have time to listen to everyone’s life story
You can easily scroll the video to whatever section you need, Its really just that easy :)
Can you do the same with Repetier Host as with the application software that you mentioned? Repetier Host is also free. Also, does Repetier Host plug directly from the PC to the printer with a USB cable?
Yes! Another free program that works well!
Does Repetier Host plug directly from PC to printer or does it need some interface in-between?
hey quick question, whats the green thing on your bed?
Polypropylene Build Plate
tiny-machines-3d.myshopify.com/collections/awesome-upgrades/products/polypropylene-build-plates-for-3d-printers
I have a XYZ da Vinci 2.0 A duo ( I got it for free). I know nothing about 3d printers but I thought I could learn on this. I downloaded all the software for it but my problem is that my computer will not connect to printer. I have it plugged into my computer and it recognizes it in the Devices and Printers control panel section. I click on the printer and get to the printer screen to see what's printing and the option to stop the printing and all that. I then click to try and connect to it and it will not. So my question is what am I doing wrong? I did some research and found that I may need a FTDI Driver to actually connect to it. Is this necessary?
You might need that. You could see if there is a Facebook group for that model too
Is it possible I can get some help downloading pronterface ?
Will a Lenovo IdeaPad S145 computer work on 3D printers, I got a new printer 2 years ago,& I couldn't run it so I give it away, I would sure like to lean how to use one, I am a old man , But I sure like to no how
Hi there. I searched the specs on that device and it has an Intel i7 processor which is very capable. You should be able to run the slicer of your choice on it. Perhaps download Cura and try it?
I have a quick question I followed your steps very well but in Cura it's not giving me the option to connect to octoprint and yes I have downloaded and installed the plug in and I have it running through octopi print on its own website and its connected it's the Cure new update 4.2 0
I uninstalled 4.2 but I can set it up on another laptop and make sure the steps haven’t changed. Maybe I can help you out!
@@WhereNerdyisCool that would be great thank you
I have a SDR ( SoftwareDefinedRadio ) with a usb interface that can be controlled via different pc programs?
Question1: How can i remotely control it via WiFi?
Question2: How can i generically remotely control other gizmos with usb interfaces via WiFi/Cell modem link? RaspberryPi? Steps?
Want to make some money?
hi i want to be able to connect an arduino to my printer. I want to create a custom Gcode command that will allow me to send things to my arduino via the serial interface. Do you know how i can do that?
Interesting project. Maybe check the Adafruit website? They have all sorts of interesting projects and I’d be really surprised if they haven’t done something like this. Or the Fritz tutorials.
What is needed on a laptop to use with cura, simplify 3d or octoprint?
Windows!
Hello! I just added an E3V6 hotend to my monoprice mini V1, and I updated the firmware. Now I am trying to run a couple of commands to my Monoprice from Pronterface, but, I am having a REAL hard time finding the Com port, and I cannot connect. I have tried both on my Mac, but, also on a PC laptop running Windows 8.1. When I launch Pronterface on the Mac and the PC, the Port window is blank (on both), and I just have no idea how to find the information to type in.. I had thought I found it at times, but, so far, no luck. Any chance you can help guide me to find the right port that I plug the USB into to my monoprice? I know the ports all work on the Mac and the PC. THANKS!!!
In Device Manger, Under Ports, it should be listed. You can get to Device Manager a few ways...easiest is the Search Box in your System Tray (near the Start Button) Start typing Device Manager and it should show up!
Thanks! It worked out! Just got 1 more question... When I 'Home' my genuine E3DV6 hot end, it ends up about 3MM off the front left corner of the bed. Basically, the same as place as the factory setting, but, about 3MM off the front of the bed now). I can move the hot end into the right position (using on the pronterface interface) - is there a way I can move the hot end into the desired place on the bed that I would like it to 'home' to, and then upload a command (followed by M500) to save that desired position as the 'new default' location when hitting the 'Home' button? Is it possible to do that way? Or, do you know a pronterface command to upload (followed by M500), to make the E3Dv6 home on the left corner? Basically, 'fixing' the homing positioning with the offset (through pronterface), and saving it in the firmware so that it then homes on the left front corner of the bed again?
@@Gouldeyecandy I don't know....that's a good question. I can suggest asking on my web forum (www.3dprintingforum.us/) Or you could try any of the many Facebook 3D printing groups too..
Thanks!!
I got a tronxy x5sa 400 pro. I cant get it to connect through usb or maybe i dont have it set up right im using ultimaker cura
Try Pronterface and see how that goes
What TYPE of USB connector fits in the Ender 3? I've bought several and I never have purchased the correct model/size.
I don’t have an Ender 3 but I’ll see what I can find out for you
@@WhereNerdyisCool I really enjoyed your video. After my comment, I went to Google and figured it out. An Ender 3 takes a 5 pin USB-mini connector. The same type used by Garmin and GoPro. THANKS!!!
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I like your info on Ender 3. Might want to research it.
ye tried this stimply does not show up as a connection?
I have installed pronterface,Can I use this to calibrate the extruder on my Ender 3?
That should work!
@@WhereNerdyisCool Any chance you could do a small video showing how it can be done . I would appreciate it Thanks
I have tried everything suggested to make my Ender 3 Pro actually print, including using Cura, Crealty Print, and Printerface. I have the USB connection and the correct Crealty driver installed. In Cura I get a "Cannot Slice" error. In the others I can see the slice program running on my screen, but my printer does not move. I can't get any support from the company. I am ready to throw the thing away. Do you have any suggestions? I'm not even sure my PC finds the printer, but I don't know how to fix that if true. Help!
Hey I just recieved my ender 3 pro today (never had a 3d printer before). I am already working on my third print but this is how I got it to print. Im using a microSD card. I downloaded the files from thingiverse. Opened cura, opened the file I download (there might be more then one I just grabbed the one that had all the pieces), then when I went to slice then it says 'save to disk' meaning the microSD. It will give you an option to eject it. Take it over to the ender 3 pro put it in. once you put it in the screen should say card inserted. go into the menu should have an option that says print from card and when you select it you will see w.e files are on that card. then select what you want printed the printer will heat up (takes like a min or two) and then goes to work.
"print from TF" is what it will say in the menu when the card is inserted
Paul, were you able to get printing?
i know that most likely i wont get an answer but ive wasted my time before. i just installed the new 32 bit board in my ender 3 3d printer to update the 8 bit board. its the btt skr mini 2.0 and now cura cant see the printer and i can only print from sd card. and i also nitice the fan on the right side of my extruder runs all the time when it didnt before.
I don’t have an answer to that but I’d suggest asking in the Creality Ender groups in Facebook
This may be kind of a dumb question can I use a Type C to mini instead of the regular USB end
That’s going to depend on the 3D printer and what type USB connector is has
With Cura 3.4 and newer you can print from usb cable, althought (at least for me) it has worked fine with CR-10 and not with Ultimaker, do not know the reason...I was actually looking for more info when I found this video
My printer can detect the USB drive but can not read any file from the USB.
i need help
i cant even get that far when I plug in a USB cable from desktop to cr10 the control box screen lights up, is there a special cable???
Just a good usb cable is all. And Pronterface
@@WhereNerdyisCool I don't know what's going on then any USB cable did I plug in it lights up the turned-off control box. It's so hard to tell which form factor I'm supposed to use but I'm sure I couldn't get the wrong one in. I have seen a couple other people say that this happens to them too without any resolution.
my cr10 uses a full size sd card, do you know the mac gigs I can use??
Ender 3 V2 is not recognized by my notebook. Device Manager shows as an unknown USB Serial and it has an exclamation sign. What I can dot with this (win 7 Pro)... hope you can help me, I have search for controllers and cant find them
I don’t have one of those so I wonder if your need a driver Check the Creality groups on Facebook. Good luck!
@@WhereNerdyisCool Thanks mate.. will keep looking (in the Micro SD card included in my Endor 3 V2 are some controllers.. but no one seems to work)
where can I get parts for my Cr-10 5s think my motor Y need to be replace.
TinyMachines
Does it work with Ender-3 PRO? Do you guys know if there is a way to print with Ender-3 PRO via USB/LAN (wifi router or by cable)?
I do not have that 3D printer but I would suggest a Raspberry Pi and Octoprint! Check my videos and there is a tutorial for Octoprint in there!
I had my printer connected to com 4, then one day, com 4 wont connect to the printer. Are there drivers that need to be installed? I think something got wiped with I did a windows update
I'd search on TH-cam on How to find my COM port...and include what version of Windows you use. Mine stays the same on my Windows 10 setup
How do you do that and that I mean is connect a usb cable cord to a Creality Ender Pro 3 3d printer?
Every printer is different but you should be able to use the included (did they?) usb cable and connect up to it
hi i just got a creality 3d printer and i have a visa hp computer and i download image on a sd card but when i put it in my 3d it does not have anything on the sd card..help..what am i doing wrong, im a beginner
Try it again....moving the file to the SD card. Now...this part is important, in the lower right hand corner...in the System Tray , you should see a USB drive icon. Left click on it and select Eject [whatever your SD card is] It sounds like you may have corrupted the file and it didn't save properly
Try it again....moving the file to the SD card. Now...this part is important, in the lower right hand corner...in the System Tray , you should see a USB drive icon. Left click on it and select Eject [whatever your SD card is] It sounds like you may have corrupted the file and it didn't save properly
Hi I have a aquila c2 but it does not connect
I've been trying for a few hours to get Pronterface to connect to my PC. When I click connect, it doesn't do anything and hangs on "Connecting..." Any advice / fixes? Unable to print anything because my Creality BLTouch is not leveling low enough. Always defaults too high.
My baud rate is correct according to printer.
Can you tell me what printer and what baud rates you’ve tried?
how do I update my firmware through pronterface?
Totally newbie here and you vid was very helpful. I downloaded pronterface and i like that i can move the printer around. What i can't figure out, is how to start my print the center of the build plate.
Ender3 upgrade "pro🙄" and cura 15xxx. Windows 8 32 bit suff.
Is there anything special to look for in what cable I use to connect an ender 3 v2 to my laptop? I'm using what I have and there seems to be no connection.
Make sure it’s a computer data cable is what I’ve been told over and over. Chargers may not have all the connections data needs
@@WhereNerdyisCool thanks, I was using the only usb to usb mini I had which was a charging cord for a light. I bought a new cord today, the computer pick it up but then I had to find the driver for it to work.
Fantastic. I’m glad I could help you! I hope you become a Subscriber!
How long should I wait after sending a file to print and the printing to begin?
Shouldn’t take long at all
I just got an Ender 3, which uses the same board as the CR-10, and I'm having an issue when I try to connect it to PronterFace, it gives an error that says A device attached to the system is not functioning. Do you have any idea what the issue could be there? Thanks.
Baud rate comes to mind?
Kind of. I figured it out. I updated the driver for the port in Windows and then changed the baud rate to match and it worked on my laptop, but I did the same thing with it on my desktop PC and it still wouldn't work, but it gave me a different message, which I can't remember now... but at least I have it working with my laptop! Good enough.
Can I use pronterface to change my estep settings?
You could, it has the machine/communication setup ability!
i have creality ender 5 pro but if I connect my printer into my PC and open pronterface I am not able to connect pc and printer together in pronterface.
Windows PC? Do you need it in Device Manager?
How do send print files???
Nice UMaine hat.
Thank you! Helps the camera with my shiny head 🤣
Followed your steps.
When I hit connect in pronterface I only get connecting. Nothing else.
Same here??
Very simple but what do you do when the Pronterface does not show any Com ports but you have 4 USB ports. None of them work
Some 3D printers require you to install a specific USB port driver
Cool to fast talke
Thanks from holland
When I plug my printer in with device manager opened, it shows the printer in other devices, and not the COM & LPT drop down. Under other decices it says USB serial with a yellow exclamation triangle. Basically wont show up under COM ports.
What model printer?
@@WhereNerdyisCool Its an Ender 3 pro.
I don’t have one but I bet you can get some answers in the Creality Facebook groups
Can I use USB b to connect
i just want to cobnect the printer so i can use it from cura or typr gcode i do not want to octo print(yet)
What printer? It’s hard to make a video that covers all printers. You could also check the Facebook groups for the particular printer you own
@@WhereNerdyisCool wow you are faaaast it s a a Commodore MPS-803 printer no just kiddiing it's an ender 5 pro. i tried with octo print jusrt get stuck ar the stpid windows comport system all areturn access denied. hoe can you see which comport is yor printer anyway. oh and thx for replying :)
i have setted this up, but why does the printing not start from the centre? can you help me? thankyou
That would be with whatever slicer you are using.
Where Nerdy is Cool! im using the same software you are using😬
I can't connect to my Ender 3. I have tried a USB and SD card. Can you help? We have tried watching so many videos.
I don't have an Ender but I have several other Creality machines. What have you tried so far?
So I have to buy a weird computer chip thing just to connect to the printer to install firmware instead of just connecting through the miniusb port?
If your printer requires a boot loader , there are many options a available (search of that in TH-cam)
Hello, i cant connect my printer to pronterface, can i ask for your help ty
Which printer
@@WhereNerdyisCool i managed to connect mt creality and my cr10s pro to pronter face but the PID tuning doesnt stop, what should i do? Thanks in advance
Hi, sir, when I go on Pronterface and try to connect to my printer, it keeps saying Connecting..., and nothing happens.
Check what com port and the baud rate your printer requires
@@WhereNerdyisCool No change?
i plug my printer into my pc and it says driver unavailable, which I assume somehow makes it so I cant print, because it wont connect in pronter
Hard saying not knowing the make/model printer Then check that Facebook Group for some support ideas?
Anyone have any suggestions I try to download the file but when I go to run or start it up it just sends us to a app store? Cause we need the app help rum the program I really want to get into this stuff but I'm getting really discouraged and don't know what I should do..
Pronterface not running?
@@WhereNerdyisCool hey man! Well not exactly I'm getting message saying that app I'm downloading isn't Microsoft verified and need to change the setting but I found d a video to help change that but the it's literally not there all the other settings are listed but the one to change where I get my downloads from I'm just so lost and every slicers just puts me to the same verified screen from Microsoft
Maybe try Prusa Slicer?
Please help i have no clue what im doing wrong everytime my comms/ port is blank. Ive trired googling the answer and nothing makes sense. :(
It would help to know the printer? Pc? Mac?
This may a waist of time as it is a old video but could you do one on contact octoprint to cura. Malcolm thanks
I have made one... th-cam.com/video/rXAHfPQfhdE/w-d-xo.html
I don't understand, please help. I am trying to connect via USB cable with pronterface. I have tried several different cables and all usb ports, but pronterface keeps saying:
[ERROR] Could not connect to COM5 at baudrate 115200:
Serial error: Cannot configure port, something went wrong. Original message: WindowsError(31, 'A device attached to the system is not functioning.')
I am using an Ender 3 printer, all I know is that the 115200 baudrate is correct. As I read it on internet (so it must be true ;p)
Is this a Windows PC?
Go into Device Manager and look under Ports. Check which port you have a showing and available
@@WhereNerdyisCool Not exactly sure what you mean. Yes, I am using a windows laptop.MSI GL62, 7RDx to be exact.
When I open pronterface, it automatically shows com5, but no connection.
With the Device Manager I assume you mean from windows, when I go there, and with ports I assume you mean the tab called "Universal Serial Bus Controllers"?
@@demondin As I said, in Device Manager, under Ports (COM & LPT), it will display the available ports. You should have a "Communications Port (COM *some number*) showing
Well, I wish I could send you a screenshot of my device manager here because, believe you me, there is no Ports category there. Only Universal Serial Bus.
No need to convince me of anything. If you do not have any com ports showing up, we’ve confirmed the problem. Try another usb cable? Have you posted this question to the Ender 3 Facebook support group?
i need replacment for control box cr10 or cr10s...not just motherboard
The whole thing? Some people do some mods to remove it completely and place it under the printer. Thingiverse has a few that look quite involved but interesting! As to replacing the whole box due to failed components , you could check with Tony Machines
“Tiny machines”
I just got an Ender 3 today. I really don't know any of these technical terms. Can anyone simplify it for me? I just need to connect it to my PC, so I can print from it. I have access to all of this software, so can anyone tell me the best software to use, and how i can get it to print from my pc. Thanks!
Cura is free. As is Repotier host and others. I’d suggest checking out the Ender 3 Facebook groups for some guidance! Enjoy your new printer!
@@WhereNerdyisCool Thank you! I will make a bust of Kim Jon Un for my first print!
Would be nice to have a video when you "can´t" connect your printer and Pronterface don´t work.
Noted!