I'm trying to solve a problem with my 3D printer that's located in my garage. It only accepts USB drives and doesn't have any wireless features, which means I have to physically move the USB stick back and forth from my office computer every time I want to update files. I'm looking for a solution that allows me to add files to the USB drive wirelessly while it's plugged into the printer in the garage. Does anyone know if such a device exists?
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You might want to check out OctoPrint! If you set it up on a Raspberry Pi, it can give your non-wifi printer remote capabilities. You can send models directly to the printer or to the Pi and monitor the print process remotely. It makes everything a lot easier, and you only need to walk to the printer to pick up the finished prints.
This could be what you're looking for! Check it out: https://a.co/d/a3c6Hyl. Just make sure to see if it’s in stock before you get your hopes up!
What's the model of your 3D printer? If it has any connectivity options, you could consider using a Raspberry Pi connected to it. Then you could send files from your office PC using SSH/SCP over the network. That might be a simpler setup for you!
Yes, that looks like it could work! Now I just have to find one available.