How to connect your 3D Printer to 3DPrinterOS
If you've already installed the 3DPrinterOS Client and connected your 3D Printer, it will appear on the Printers Page automatically.
Go to the Printers page
Click Add Printer
Select your 3D Printer's Model from the list
Follow the Printer Wizard's instructions (these may vary for different printers).
You can use different approaches to connect your 3D printer:
3DPrinterOS Client: Most 3D printers connect through the 3DPrinterOS Client. Separate software is available for different operating systems:
To install the 3DPrinterOS Client on a Raspberry Pi, read here.
You can also download and install it on Windows or Ubuntu. We have released versions for macOS (Development and Stable clients) as well, though they may not work with the latest macOS versions.
For macOS, you need to execute one line command in the terminal.
Stable:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://builds.3dprinteros.com/3dprinteros_macos_brew_install.sh)" "" stable3
Beta:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://builds.3dprinteros.com/3dprinteros_macos_brew_install.sh)" "" beta
Testing:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://builds.3dprinteros.com/3dprinteros_macos_brew_install.sh)" "" testingIf you have custom hardware with a custom OS, use the 3DPrinterOS Client ZIP archive.
Native Integration: Enter the access code from the printer's screen. Compatible models include:
Dremel 3D40 and 3D45
Kodak Portrait
Loop3D
Hercules HG2
Robo3D R2, C2, and E3
For Bambu printers, read here.For Sindoh 3DWOX 1 printers, read here.
For Ultimaker 3, S5, S3, and newer models, read here.
For Network MakerBots (5th Gen) and other Network Printers, read here.
For Formlabs printers, read here.
Voila! Your 3D Printer has appeared on the Printers page with the Idle status.
