Why You Should Use OctoPrint - OctoPrint Introduction

Why You Should Use OctoPrint - OctoPrint Introduction

In this video, I am giving an introduction to OctoPrint, talking about why you should use OctoPrint with your printer, what are the main benefits and what are the basics to understand how it's working.

This is the start of my OctoPrint series, make sure you are subscribed and have the bell notifications turned on, so you don't miss anything.

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Hardware used in this video
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Ender 3

Raspberry Pi 3 B+

Raspberry Pi 4

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[JPToto]

1. Just found this video. I'm new to 3D printing and this is a fantastic intro to Octoprint.
2. Thank you SO much for highlighting Gina's work and encouraging users to donate!!

[soggynode]

OctoPrint, a Raspberry Pi and an inexpensive webcam definitely make printing more convenient. I've been running my Ender 3 on OP for about two years and would never go back to running without it. Great introduction to OP and I look forward to watching the rest of your series on it.

[syntaxcuemid]

I couldnt print without Octoprint now. Such a good tool to have. My must plug-in must be Dashboard. All the information you need, all in one place. And you can have a dark theme 👍

[crooker]

Just installed octoprint today. It was easy (relatively) on my RP3b (Ender 3v2), and my test print worked great! Can't wait to play more with it.

[RobertWiggers]

The way you talk... The way you explain.... It's realy nice to the ears. Thank you.

[TheStillwinterNation]

octoprine is the way to go! thanks crosslink!

[orionmec]

Thank you so much for this. I am a application developer and hobby 3d printer. I have know about OctoPrint for some time but just did not want to make things more complicated. However, recently I have gotten more into the hobby. This video is the PERFECT introduction to OctoPrint. Thank you. I'll be watching more of the series. :)

[drxym]

Octoprint is really cool. I'm kind of surprised that there haven't been any 3d printers where the mainboard has an optional support for a Raspberry Pi compute module rather than kludging together a Pi and the printer over USB serial and screwing around trying to mount the Pi somewhere.

[markpeterson]

Thanks so much for this intro video! I am going to be setting this up with my Anycubic i3 Mega S

[gizmobowen]

I can't imagine using my printers without Octoprint. Looking forward to your future videos to improve what I'm already doing.

[squalltk]

Everytime after your intro I am awaiting a pitch meeting.

[LeBrulox]

Great job doing this video man! I really apreciate that because I recently entered in this world of 3D printing and I want to improve the quality of my prints as well as the safety of my printer and my own house haha

[ripper]

Once again, a very excellent video to explain this to newbs like me. Thank you very much.

[blackmennewstyle]

Inaccurate statement with port forwarding, internet and ethernet are based on port protocols, what is dangerous here is having an authentication communication procedure transiting over plain http, so enable https and exclusively use it for that kind of purpose. Also more important since your machine will be open to the Internet, it mandates you to control and highly monitor your ports access with dedicated software like iptables and fail2ban and maybe some firewall rules on your router.
Overall great video, keep it up the great job :)

[Alzexza]

I'm loving this video.. bro I'm going to have to survive!

[MahipalYadavmahii]

Thank you for the video....really needed it...

[landlocked]

Thanks Daniel for the Video, I use OctoPrint mainly for keeping and eye on it when I'm out of the room and once when I was at work, I used Plabric and it seemed ok but I think there might be something better out there and I'm looking forward to your new videos about it.

[Evilslayer]

thanks daniel for this awesome tutorial as usual!:)

[citadelforsomerefuge]

Great mate.. subscribed.. Amazing and simple explanation 👍

[bombbuter]

i love your vidos so much!! they help out a lot!!! thank you for making them!!!