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PancakeLegend edited this page Dec 22, 2020 · 73 revisions

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1) Download and Install Cura

For Creality CR-10S5, Duplicator 4, CreatBot DX:

Cura Download Link

Windows, Mac and Linux

Open Cura (Cura can be slow to load the first time)

For Taz 5 (LulzBot):

Cura LulzBot Edition download link

Note: Cura LulzBot Edition comes with the OctoPrint Connection plugin pre-installed, so skip to Step 3 after installation.


2) Install the OctoPrint Connection Plugin

Marketplace (top-right of Cura window)

Marketplace

Plugins > Community Plugins > OctoPrint Connection

OctoPrint Connection

Install (Requires exit and reload of Cura)


3) Add a Printer

Settings > Printer > Add Printer...

Add Printer

Add a Non-Networked Printer

Add Printer

Select printer from list eg. Creality > Creality CR-10S5

Review settings and click Next


4) Connect Printer to OctoPrint

Settings > Printer > Manage Printers...

Manage Printers...

Select the printer you just added and click Connect OctoPrint

Connect OctoPrint

Select printer (Note: Printers will not appear if your CCHS WiFi connection is set to Public)

Request API key (will take you a login for the OctoPrint server)

Request API key

Log into OctoPrint and accept the request

  • Username: cchs
  • Password: hackmelb

Click Accept

Go back to Cura and click Connect

Click Connect

Done