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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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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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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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OctoPrint webpage freezes (Setup on a Raspberry Pi running Raspbian)

I have been using a software called OctoPrint that allows you to control your printer in your Browser. For sake of simplicity I have used Octopi, a preinstalled image with OctoPrint, but now I would like to make some changes, and I decided to build…
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What are viable substitutes for Raspberry Pi to run Octoprint or similar software for Prusa i3 MK3S+?

Where I live, Raspberry Pi is currently* either unavailable, at prices 3 times higher than a year before, or sold online as "untested". Or straight up as not working. So I am not getting one. At the same time, I'd love to be able to set up Octoprint…
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Printer LCD controller required when using a Raspberry Pi + LCD?

When using a Raspberry Pi and an LCD to run the printer, can the LCD controller that comes on the printer be removed or does it need to be used also?
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Connecting my OctoPrint to a Google drive folder

Is there a way where my upload folder on my OctoPrint server would be a folder on my Google drive so that I could save my G-code that was generated using Simplify3d to an existing folder on my desktop at which it would then automatically be uploaded…
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Power Over Ethernet (Pi Zero Mod)

I'm looking to make 20-30 IoT devices, with the pi zero. The price point is perfect, the only downside is that it doesn't have an Ethernet jack and the power adapter is not included. I found a mod that deals with both of these issues, however it…
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How to send G-Code directly from a Raspberry Pi to my printer without using any extra program/software

I want to plug in my drivers from the printer into my Raspberry Pi. I want to control the printer's axes by sending G-code directly from the Raspberry Pi command line (if possible) to the drivers. Is that possible and if yes does anyone know how? As…
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Is there any 3D-printing software that supports Raspberry Pi?

My only functional computer at the moment is a raspberry pi, and I was wondering if there was any software that supported it. My printer is a Newmatter mod-t, but I might be able to modify other software to support it
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What UART port to use for RPi GPIO pins on an SKR v1.3 board

I have a Bigtreetech SKR v1.3, and I'm trying to connect a Raspberry Pi to the board using the RPi's GPIO pins as opposed to using a USB connection because space is limited within the case of CR10S Pro. I watched this youtube video where he explains…
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Stepper Motor Linear Acceleration Python (raspberry pi)

I am working on a Python code (below) that accelerates a stepper motor until it reaches a specific amount of steps. for s in range (steps): if s < accelerationsteps: lateststep = self.onestep(direction, stepstyle) time.sleep(s_per_s) …
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Is it safe to use 230 V AC, 10 A relay shield to turn my Prusa MK3S+ on/off using OctoPrint?

Prusa says the MK3S+ draws up to 120 W. So let's say 150 W of inrush current. $$150 W \div 230 V ≈ 0.65 A$$ An order of magnitude less than a typical Raspberry Pi optically isolated relay shield can do. Is there anything I should be aware of when…
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Viability of Raspberry Pi 400 as Octoprint Server

This is a follow up question for What are viable substitutes for Raspberry Pi to run Octoprint or similar software for Prusa i3 MK3S+? I was able to grab Raspberry Pi 400 for around $70, so at MSRP, and about half of the current pi 4b prices…
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Wifi goes down in Octoprint after 5-10 minutes with reboot required to reconnect

I recently installed Octopi on my Raspberry Pi 4 and noticed some unusual behavior in that I lose the Wifi connection every 5-10 minutes immediately after boot. Once disconnected, I cannot re-establish the connection because my network's SSID…
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