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Thank you from Adelaide Australia. Got my Anycubic Vyper running after adjusting Max and Min Z Heights to allow Mesh to work as nozzle wouldn't touch the bed.
9:49 for some reason it just loads endless. And the full upgrade doesent work... It shows "Error updating mainsail-config: Update aborted, repo not valid" Edit: now it dont even show the ip adress anymore. Instead it shows "Interface: can0" Edit 2: and for some reason the screen frezzes from time to time. Edit 3: i can see the ip again but the clipper interface still does load endless. Edit 4: i'm trying since 4 hours. Good night xD
Hi. If the klipper UI isnt loading there may be an issue with the service running or the installation itself. I assume you restarted the device? Also, can you ping the IP from your computer and do you have any antivirus software or third party plugins that could be blocking the connection?
I was the same way. But I watched his video on comparing the BTT Pad to the Sonic pad. And then found this video. So I just jumped in. He makes this so easy. Of course it took him 28 minutes it took me over an hour. But not hard at all with this video.
I love how every video on youtube there is no issue in connecting to the network for some reason. I can't even get the WIFI to connect and every video has it connected within like 2 mins of turning it on.
trying to get this set up following your video but im unsure of which klipper config i need to download as they have a kit voron2-250 and my printers a voron 2.4 350 running a octopus 1.1 main board with raspberry pi 4b. Any help would be great and yes im on your discord too.
I connected the USB OTG (Usb C) on the pad to the USB C connector on the Manta M8p V2 (brand new out of the box) and I 'm unable get a serial port using: ls /dev/serial/by-id/* I just get: No such file or directory.
Yes I tried 3 different cables, I found if I change the USB C port from UART to USB to USB-OTG then I get a serial port like this: /dev/serial/by-id/usb-1a86_USB_Serial-if00-port0 But still the pad can not connect. I have 5610 steppers on the board and they can only run in SPI mode, I don't know if that have anything to do with it.
Hi. The creality boards wont work with the firmware.bin file name, it has to be anything but that. Its also worth mentioning that the file name should be unique, if it was the same as the last flash you will get a blue screen. The BTT boards require the file name to be firmware.bin. If your having issues getting the firmware to flash, its probably the sd card. It needs to be 8gb or less and formatted as FAT32.
Hi. Im not sure yet. I may do it to make a video on but i dont know if its really needed. Maybe if your using it for more than just klipper it could be worth while.
I bought a used screen and it has the previous owners files and configs on it which I dont want. I want to wipe it and have it like it would come from factory, but I dont know how. Is there an easy way to wipe it and rebuild it to factory settings and files?
I loved the video, thanks very much. However. I am trying to get pad 7 connected to my ELE GOO Neptune 3 Pro and after putting the SD card in the printer and then switching on the display, after the initial booting displays "UPDATE FIRMWARE" Help
Thanks for the reply, I followed your instructions, but when first introducing sd card into printer and switching on the display reports, after initial boot "Update Firmware". I have subsequently tried to return to the original firmware without success. Is my board shot or is there a way to rescue to situation??
@@3DPrintscape Really big thanks for your continued interest. I did do as you suggested and returned the printer to Merlin. I will study more Klipper and then when I am confident will try again.
When you flashed the firmware on the printer, how did you know it was done flashing? Looked like you just pulled it out after a few seconds while the Creality screen was still showing.
after selecting the printer configuration, this procedure would be universally standard for set up for all printer right? currently have a neptune 3 pro
Hi. There is a mcu section in the printer.cfg that has a baud rate. Make sure that matches the printers requirements. I think defaults to 225000 but most boards need 115200.
Hi guys, Ive got one of these here in the UK, Took me installing a secondary router to get it to connect to the wifi. I have a Sky hub and no matter what settings i tried, The Pad7, even though it could see the Skyhub, It wouldnt connect. The Moment i set the Amazon special router up i was connected and everything updated except for the Klipper screen, That has a ? next to it. It has a cant find the path at the beginning.... What is that???
I can not connect to my IP...Laptop will not connect.mainsail . It will connect using the Ethernet..but.not over WiFI.none of my devices sees the Pad...2 Laptops 2 tablets...nothing.!.yes all credentials are input.
Hi. Its not plug and play but the process isnt too bad. If you want more plug and play the sonic pad would work for the most part. Its not open source though.
Im gonna go out on a realpy short limb and say marlin is better then that soncin pad its janky. All usb ports are poo and lose. I should have gotten that btt7
Hi. I have a video comparing the two and giving my recommendation on which one to get. In most situations, i recommended the Pad 7. Its cheaper and all around a better device, though it takes more work to get started.
@@3DPrintscape The file name is unique and it was on a freshly formatted card. I'm able to restore the factory firmware by removing the klipper file and putting the creality file on there. Switching the files again results in just the blank screen.
@@icyone8681Sorry, i thought you said blue screen not blank screen. When moving to Klipper, the attached screen becomes unusable in most cases. It is either a blank or logo screen only.
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I can’t fathom anyone actually using the Pad 7 as a mini computer. Thanks for the video!
Hi. I have messed around with it as a computer for retro games and it worked. I just swap the card to use it for klipper.
Many thanks! Followed this step by step and got my Pad 7 up and running flawlessly!
Nice work!
Seriously thank you your video saved me after 4 other did not show how to set up.
Glad to help :)
Just ordered one, excited to see how it goes!
Hi. Cool, i think you will like it.
Thank you from Adelaide Australia. Got my Anycubic Vyper running after adjusting Max and Min Z Heights to allow Mesh to work as nozzle wouldn't touch the bed.
Glad it helped
Man, you made that easy,thank you
Glad it helped
great video, but ooooffff! 23:08 Ya called it a sonic pad, lol. I know it was a slip of the tongue but BTT gonna give ya a chewin if they hear it lol
Hi, Crap that was my bad lol.
9:49 for some reason it just loads endless. And the full upgrade doesent work... It shows "Error updating mainsail-config: Update aborted, repo not valid"
Edit: now it dont even show the ip adress anymore. Instead it shows "Interface: can0"
Edit 2: and for some reason the screen frezzes from time to time.
Edit 3: i can see the ip again but the clipper interface still does load endless.
Edit 4: i'm trying since 4 hours. Good night xD
Hi. If the klipper UI isnt loading there may be an issue with the service running or the installation itself. I assume you restarted the device? Also, can you ping the IP from your computer and do you have any antivirus software or third party plugins that could be blocking the connection?
Idk why but im intimidated to install this... How is everybody's experience with installation/troubleshooting and learning klipper?
Hi. Overall it hasnt been bad though it does have a steeper learning curve.
I was the same way. But I watched his video on comparing the BTT Pad to the Sonic pad. And then found this video. So I just jumped in. He makes this so easy. Of course it took him 28 minutes it took me over an hour. But not hard at all with this video.
@@MadebyMichael2 what has changed from when you were using the previous hardware?
I love how every video on youtube there is no issue in connecting to the network for some reason. I can't even get the WIFI to connect and every video has it connected within like 2 mins of turning it on.
Hi. I had no issues at all connecting to wifi. Did it give you any errors or anything when it didnt connect?
trying to get this set up following your video but im unsure of which klipper config i need to download as they have a kit voron2-250 and my printers a voron 2.4 350 running a octopus 1.1 main board with raspberry pi 4b. Any help would be great and yes im on your discord too.
Hi. Does the example they have use the same board as you? If so you may be able to make it work.
Hi. I can't figure out what lines of of config for MK3S+ Prusa
Hi. I dont have that printer to test but maybe someone else will be able to provide the info.
Hey i followed your tutorial but keep getting the error 'unable to open config file' what am i doing wrong?
Hi. What point are you getting that and are you trying to open the file with?
I connected the USB OTG (Usb C) on the pad to the USB C connector on the Manta M8p V2 (brand new out of the box) and I 'm unable get a serial port using: ls /dev/serial/by-id/*
I just get: No such file or directory.
Hi. Have you tried a different cable? Some cables are charging only, you want to make sure it supports data.
Yes I tried 3 different cables, I found if I change the USB C port from UART to USB to USB-OTG then I get a serial port like this: /dev/serial/by-id/usb-1a86_USB_Serial-if00-port0
But still the pad can not connect.
I have 5610 steppers on the board and they can only run in SPI mode, I don't know if that have anything to do with it.
@@mkhjensen That could have something to do with it, ive never had an issue connecting though.
I had an issue at the step where you rename the klipper.bin, I believe is has to be named "firmware.bin" for the board to be flashed
Hi. The creality boards wont work with the firmware.bin file name, it has to be anything but that. Its also worth mentioning that the file name should be unique, if it was the same as the last flash you will get a blue screen. The BTT boards require the file name to be firmware.bin. If your having issues getting the firmware to flash, its probably the sd card. It needs to be 8gb or less and formatted as FAT32.
Love my BTT Pad 7! Any plans to drop the CB1 for the CM4?
Hi. Im not sure yet. I may do it to make a video on but i dont know if its really needed. Maybe if your using it for more than just klipper it could be worth while.
I bought a used screen and it has the previous owners files and configs on it which I dont want. I want to wipe it and have it like it would come from factory, but I dont know how. Is there an easy way to wipe it and rebuild it to factory settings and files?
Hi. Follow what i cover in this video, if you are only using one printer set just install the one instance. ruclips.net/video/Dxjh4iVUL-4/видео.html
my klipper says that the serial port is not found? How do i fix that
Hi. I havent seen this before. At what point is it coming up and did you power cycle the pad7?
I loved the video, thanks very much. However. I am trying to get pad 7 connected to my ELE GOO Neptune 3 Pro and after putting the SD card in the printer and then switching on the display, after the initial booting displays "UPDATE FIRMWARE" Help
Hi. Did you make the firmware for that printer and update the printer file in klipper?
Thanks for the reply, I followed your instructions, but when first introducing sd card into printer and switching on the display reports, after initial boot "Update Firmware". I have subsequently tried to return to the original firmware without success. Is my board shot or is there a way to rescue to situation??
@@whiskers7345 You would have to get a build of the previous firmware and push that to the printer but it shouldn't be an issue to go back.
@@3DPrintscape Really big thanks for your continued interest. I did do as you suggested and returned the printer to Merlin. I will study more Klipper and then when I am confident will try again.
When you flashed the firmware on the printer, how did you know it was done flashing? Looked like you just pulled it out after a few seconds while the Creality screen was still showing.
Hi. It should take less than 10 seconds, its really quick.
How do I strengthen a vertical joint. I use tinker cad. What I do is two squares together but they brake a the joint.
Hi. So your tring to connect two squares together during the print? Im not sure that would work without glue.
Great video, thanks. Can you run 2 printers ay once through the pad7?
Hi, You can. They are running as separate instances so they dont mess with each other.
after selecting the printer configuration, this procedure would be universally standard for set up for all printer right? currently have a neptune 3 pro
Hi. Yes that is correct. The main thing would be to make sure you use the right firmware for your printer.
Im getting Klipper reports: error
"Mcu" unable to connect
Hi. There is a mcu section in the printer.cfg that has a baud rate. Make sure that matches the printers requirements. I think defaults to 225000 but most boards need 115200.
Hi guys, Ive got one of these here in the UK, Took me installing a secondary router to get it to connect to the wifi. I have a Sky hub and no matter what settings i tried, The Pad7, even though it could see the Skyhub, It wouldnt connect. The Moment i set the Amazon special router up i was connected and everything updated except for the Klipper screen, That has a ? next to it. It has a cant find the path at the beginning.... What is that???
lol, you just answered in the video. Thanks for showing all that.
Hi. Glad i cloud help :)
When you did your full update, did you still have the message for the Klipper Screen to be Invalid?
Hi. Yes, you will have that until you get the printer setup in Klipper.
@@3DPrintscape I managed to fix it without printer, just did a hard recovery and it was possible to update it without Printer.
For the Ender 5 Plus, I followed all the steps and everything compiled correctly. However it did not create the firmware.bin file. Any ideas?
Hi. It should have created it as part of the process, did any steps fail?
Have you use the adxl on the pad?
Hi. I havent messed with it yet. I hope to make a video on that after i make one on connecting multiple printers to the pad 7.
@3DPrintscape i was able to get it working on my sv06 plus but not my sv06. So strange. Can't get adxl345 to work at all
I got it working by using the rpi mcu…..
I can not connect to my IP...Laptop will not connect.mainsail . It will connect using the Ethernet..but.not over WiFI.none of my devices sees the Pad...2 Laptops 2 tablets...nothing.!.yes all credentials are input.
Hi. Are you able to ping the ip address from your computer when the pad is connected over wifi?
Pad7 is 2.4g, is your router set to 5g only?
@@B1OD Its a mesh network using both on the same SSID.
so much for plug and play / gotta be a coder to know unstand what you just did
Hi. Its not plug and play but the process isnt too bad. If you want more plug and play the sonic pad would work for the most part. Its not open source though.
Im gonna go out on a realpy short limb and say marlin is better then that soncin pad its janky. All usb ports are poo and lose. I should have gotten that btt7
Hi. I have a video comparing the two and giving my recommendation on which one to get. In most situations, i recommended the Pad 7. Its cheaper and all around a better device, though it takes more work to get started.
The firmware didn't take and my Ender 3 pro just has a blank blue screen now - how do I fix this?
Hi. Make sure the file name is unique and that the sd card is 8gb or less and formatted as FAT32.
@@3DPrintscape The file name is unique and it was on a freshly formatted card. I'm able to restore the factory firmware by removing the klipper file and putting the creality file on there. Switching the files again results in just the blank screen.
@@icyone8681Sorry, i thought you said blue screen not blank screen. When moving to Klipper, the attached screen becomes unusable in most cases. It is either a blank or logo screen only.