Pinout explanation

[GAP]

Hi,
Thanks for the reply.


Yes, I use the same model. What a daft place to put the card-reader! I was thinking of an sd card extender to bring the reader out front.
It seems files can be transferred between a laptop's USB3 port and the printer's USB C port. I'll give it a try if I can get my hands on a suitable cable.

I did read somewhere that connecting a PC directly to the printer can lead to overheating on big jobs because the PC is constantly connecting to the printer. Something to be aware of.

 

[kfjl]

The USB cable works. I did a 5 minute print of an M4 wingnut with no trouble. I'll do progressively bigger print jobs, watching for any overheating.

@Buzby:
Processing looks like the best bet for making a GUI.

 

[GAP]

The USB cable works. I did a 5 minute print of an M4 wingnut with no trouble. I'll do progressively bigger print jobs, watching for any overheating.

@Buzby:
Processing looks like the best bet for making a GUI.

To avoid any issues with connecting 2 USB power supplies together, evidently the PC can sometimes power the Ender display even when it is turned off, I used these

Server Busy

Will look at Processing"

 

[GAP]

I'm interested in your GUI, where's the blog ?

Here is a link to a blog page where I have sort of describes where I am at with the GUI. feel free to use it as you see fit but if you make any major changes could you let me know please?

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