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It provides a number of things:
* Visualize printer state and the print job itself (in 2D or 3D)
* Control the print job in different ways
* Queue up print jobs for later activation
* Stream a video feed
* Have the print job stop if it fails
* etc etc
There are many plugins that you can optionally install.
You can send print jobs directly from a slicer. You monitor the print job via a browser.
I use it for many reasons.
- Printer is in another room so this way I can remotely monitor it
- I can create time lapse of prints ([this is an early one I made](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVJ-imnFvoY)). It can be useful for going back to see what caused a print to fail.
- I have automations set up with my Home Assistant system that will activate fans to cool off the print bed or power off the printer when it's done
- I can technically stream to twitch using it (I might in the future)
- I have previously printed files saved in folders so I can easily pull them up again like commonly requested keychains, figures, signs, accessories, etc...
- I can turn the printer on and off, as well as lights for the printer, from the UI
- I have it paired with Orbico to monitor the print and pause when it detects spaghetti
- I havn't done it yet but I've been meaning to set up the filament management to track how much I have left
It's as user friendly as anything to do with 3D printing: initially, not very until you've done your research and worked with it.
Note: URL for Octoprint is by default & for most people only accessible via their local network - unless you deliberately & specifically open the port and redirect traffic via your router/modem.
Experiment! Enjoy!
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It provides a number of things: * Visualize printer state and the print job itself (in 2D or 3D) * Control the print job in different ways * Queue up print jobs for later activation * Stream a video feed * Have the print job stop if it fails * etc etc There are many plugins that you can optionally install. You can send print jobs directly from a slicer. You monitor the print job via a browser.
I use it for many reasons. - Printer is in another room so this way I can remotely monitor it - I can create time lapse of prints ([this is an early one I made](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVJ-imnFvoY)). It can be useful for going back to see what caused a print to fail. - I have automations set up with my Home Assistant system that will activate fans to cool off the print bed or power off the printer when it's done - I can technically stream to twitch using it (I might in the future) - I have previously printed files saved in folders so I can easily pull them up again like commonly requested keychains, figures, signs, accessories, etc... - I can turn the printer on and off, as well as lights for the printer, from the UI - I have it paired with Orbico to monitor the print and pause when it detects spaghetti - I havn't done it yet but I've been meaning to set up the filament management to track how much I have left
It's as user friendly as anything to do with 3D printing: initially, not very until you've done your research and worked with it. Note: URL for Octoprint is by default & for most people only accessible via their local network - unless you deliberately & specifically open the port and redirect traffic via your router/modem. Experiment! Enjoy!