Description:
This solution will cover how to install a webcam to your printer setup with a Wolfbox and using the astroprint.com interface for the webcam.
Required items:
- Wolfbox
- Linux-compatible webcam
- USB splitter or hub
Process:
1) With the printer off, disconnect the Wolfbox from the printer. On the HDR, this will be the connector labelled "Wi-Fi" on the left back of the printer.
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2) Connect the USB splitter to the Wolfbox (Wi-Fi)
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3) Plug the RAMBo controller in to the USB splitter
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4) Plug the webcam in to the USB splitter
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5) Turn your printer on
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Astroprint.com
1) Log in to your astroprint.com account that you have connected your WolfBox to. Need help doing this? See Wolfbox -Connecting to the Printer.
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2) Click on your Connected tab and go to Camera/Controls.
- You are now able to take captures using the camera icon .
- Pictures from this screen will not save.
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3) During prints, the webcam can be setup to take pictures automatically.
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4) These automatic captures will be displayed in your "Prints" tab.
- Clicking on your capture will take you to a slide show of your part being printed.
