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You will need to download the following:
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Notepad ++ (Atom is a good alternative for Mac)
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On windows you will also need 7zip to unpack the OctoPi file.
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Newer versions of of these files/software's may have been released since the publishing of this guide but the steps outlined here should still remain valid.
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Extract the OctoPi image using 7zip to convenient location on your computer.
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Run Etcher
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Point it to the .img file that you extracted.
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Insert the Micro SD card into your computer.
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Hit Flash! (Will take a while!)
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On windows you may be asked to format the SD card after it's been flashed. Do not format the drive.
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Navigate to the flashed SD card (you may have to remove and reinsert it) and open the file named octopi-wpa-supplicant.txt with Notepad++ or Atom.
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In the text editor read the instructions for the different WiFi configurations and choose the most appropriate for your network. For most this will be WPA/WPA2 security.
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Remove the single # from the beginning of each line of your chosen configuration.
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Type in your routers SSID as it’s broadcast and its password. Save and close the file.
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Do not remove the inverted commas (" ").
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Insert the Micro SD card into the Raspberry Pi.
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On the Pi 3 B+ it is inserted into the back of the board with the golden contacts facing up. You may find it easier to unscrew the board from the mounts to gain better access.
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On the Pi Zero W it is inserted on the front.
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Once the SD card is inserted power up the printer.
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On your PC open command prompt.
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Type ipconfig and hit return/enter.
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Type the Default Gateway ip address into your browser.
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On Mac you can find the Default Gateway ip in system preferences -> Network -> Router.
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After entering the Default Gateway ip into your browser you will be prompted for a user name and password.
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The username and password can be found on the back of your router.
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On the settings page (this will vary depending on your router) find the connected devices page and note the OctoPi's ip address.
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Make sure you are connected to the same router that you connected the Raspberry Pi to.
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If you find that your routers settings page isn't loading restart your router.
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Type the ip address into your browser to load the OctoPrint interface.
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An easier way to access the interface is by typing ''http://octopi.local'' if your computer supports bonjour - if you have iTunes installed you probably also have bonjour.
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It may take a while for it to load from the first boot up, but once it does, you will be greeted with the setup wizard.
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Click Next
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Create a Username and Password.
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Click "Keep Access Control Enabled".
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Click Next.
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Read through the privacy policy info and decide whether you would like to enable the tracking.
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Leave the options here as default.
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Click "Enable Connectivity Check".
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Click Next.
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We recommend slicing files with the Makertech CURA Software and then uploading the gcode to octoprint rather than slicing inside octoprint.
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Click Next.
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Appropriately name your Proforge:
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Proforge 2
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Proforge 2S
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Proforge 2 Dual
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Proofrge 2S Dual
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Form Factor: Rectangular
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Origin: Lower Left
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Heated Bed (Proforge 2S)
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Width (X): 300
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Depth (Y): 200
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Height (Z): 300
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Nozzle Diameter: 0.3mm (default)
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Number of Extruders: 1
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Number of Extruders: 2 (For Dual Setup)
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Leave offsets at 0.
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Click Next.
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Set the Baudrate to 250000.
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Click Connect
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A successful connection should read:
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State: Operational
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Room Temperatures
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Under the Control Tab you should see a live feed from the Webcam.
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If you don't get an image reboot the Proforge and reconnect to octoprint.
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Use Makertech CURA Software to slice your models.
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Click upload (or drag and drop) to send Gcode to OctoPrint for printing.
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Before starting a print, set the time-lapse mode to either take a photo at a timed interval or at every Z-layer move.
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Click save.
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More information on the OctoPrint interface can be found at http://octoprint.org
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