How to connect a Creality K1 Max to 3DPrinterOS
Firmware Update
Update the Firmware to version 1.3.2.1 or later.
Click upgrade, wait for the upgrade to complete, and the printer will automatically restart after the upgrade is finished.
Click on Settings > Self-Check > check Input Shaping and Bed Leveling, and click Start Detection.
2. Enable Root
If root access is required, you must agree to the disclaimer; otherwise, the machine will not enable SSH services.
Root access may lead to malfunctions in machine-related functions; please use it with caution.
After rooting, K1 Max supports rolling back to version V1.3.1.19.
3. After rooting
Open your terminal and enter the following command:
ssh root@<printer-ip>
When prompted, enter the default password:
creality_2023
Once connected to the printer, run these commands:
cd /usr/data
python3 -c "import urllib.request; urllib.request.urlretrieve('https://builds.3dprinteros.com/install-3dprinteros.sh', 'install-3dprinteros.sh')"
The setup will prompt:
Detected Creality K1 Series. Do you want to proceed with the specific Creality K1 installation? [Y/n]:
Press Enter.
The setup will then prompt:
Moonraker not detected! Please install it before using 3DPrinterOS.
Install Moonraker? [Y/n]:
Press Enter.
4. After installation
You will be asked for credentials. Log in with your 3DPrinterOS account:
Your 3DPrinterOS account email:
Enter your email.
Your 3DPrinterOS password:
Enter your password.
5. Final Steps
Open a browser and navigate to:
<printerIP>:8008
Log in with your 3DPrinterOS credentials.
Your printer should be detected. You will only need to select the printer type as K1 Max.