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Octoprint is a web interface for 3D printers. It is hosted on http://octoprint.org/ and programmed by Gina Häußge.

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M3D filament not extruding well (anymore)

I use OctoPrint on an Ubuntu system with a M3D printer. Midway through a recent print, the filament just stopped extruding although the motor-functions of the printer were proceeding fine. Since then, every print I attempt has trouble extruding…
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False "Object does not fit into print volume" warning from OctoPrint

Octoprint warns me that the objects do not fit into the print volume. I noticed that this happens after a power-off cycle. Since I was overly anxious until today, I always uploaded the GCode file again and it didn't complain any more. Of course,…
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Does Octoprint stop printing on Crash Detection?

A corner of my model curled up, causing the head to crash into it. The Prusa MK3 detected the error, printed a message to that effect, and moved the print head to the home position. I was surprised when printing immediately resumed, and of course…
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Controlling more fans with RAMPS board

I am using RAMPS 1.4 with Marlin. With Marlin, you can control a large number of fans with the M106 P command. I'd like RAMPS to control some additional fans, independent of layer fan. Are there free pins on RAMPS 1.4 to do that?…
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How to edit Cura profile in Octoprint?

In Cura, I can edit my .ini profile settings as needed, for example, when I change filament or models. It's annoying to have to edit the profile on another computer and update it on my Pi just to change the infill, etc. I've searched…
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M3D Micro printer stops extruding but is not clogged

I have an M3D Micro 3D printer that printed fine for a couple of weeks and then was plagued with issues afterward. I've done the fixes from the forum to get proper heating and cooling of the nozzle (I've added aluminum foil around the nozzle to make…
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OctoPi (Octoprint) time lapse quality issues

I'm trying to squeeze a little better quality out of my time lapses generated by OctoPrint. I'm using the Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2 with a Pi 3. I've already edited the Octopi config to get 720p resolution, but the encoding during time lapse…
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OctoPrint mjpg-streamer configuration

I'm running an OctoPi Raspberry Pi installation of OctoPrint, and the webcam images are too bright. I found some documentation on changing the exposure of mjpg-streamer, see github:foosel/OctoPrint/MJPG Streamer configuration, but I don't…
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Can I use OctoPi locally?

I am trying to use my M3D printer that doesn't work with my Linux computer. I have been told that OctoPi would make it work. My current setup is: Raspberry 2 without WiFi, with OctoPi running Keyboard and touchscreen connected to the Raspberry A…
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How to rotate camera using mjpg-streamer-experimental?

I've successfully installed mjpg-streamer-experimental from jacksonliam/mjpg-streamer. I just can't figure out how to set the parameter I need in order to rotate my camera 180 degrees (I have my webcam mounted upside down for a custom mount I…
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How can I upload STL files to OctoPrint?

I started playing with OctoPrint and I already have it configured for external access and management, using OctoEverywhere. I would like it to be an easy to use printer, because it is shared between people that don't use Cura or PrusaSlicer, so I…
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Power OctoPi from printer

I'm wondering if there is some trick to power my OctoPi with the power supply of my 3D printer. I'm using an Geeetech I3 Pro W. The power supply itself should be able, but the output is as far as I'm aware of 3.3 volts. Not my desired 5 V for USB,…
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Why can my printer display remaining time but OctoPrint can't?

The Prusa i3 MK3 displays the remaining printing time right from the beginning. Image: 3:38 remaining after 0% printing From about 8 prints until now, I would say that this time is quite reliable. Octoprint, however, does not display the…
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How to log more than 300 lines of the OctoPrint terminal?

Is there a way to view more than the last 300 lines in the terminal tab on OctoPrint? Or is there a txt file of a log? Or even a setting/plugin that does either? I keep finding my prints pausing as if I said to change the filament even though that…
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Issues with OctoPi connecting to FlashForge Creator Pro via Serial Communication

I've recently initialized OctoPi onto my Raspberry Pi, proceeded to connect it to my local internet, and then connected it to my FlashForge Creator Pro (2014 edition) Everything seemed to be going smoothly until I tried to connect to the printer;…
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