Getting Connected

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  1. You have two options when it comes to connecting to the internet.

    • You have two options when it comes to connecting to the internet.

    • The first option is via the Ethernet port on the right side of the unit, this is recommend for production environments.

    • The next option is via WiFi if Ethernet is not accessible.

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  2. What you will need to connect via Ethernet. Daedalus 3D Printer

    • What you will need to connect via Ethernet.

    • Daedalus 3D Printer

    • Ethernet Cable (Not Included)

    • Power Cord (Included)

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  3. Plugin the power cable to the right side of the unit Ensure the printer is off Plug in the Ethernet to the right side of the printer

    • Plugin the power cable to the right side of the unit

    • Ensure the printer is off

    • Plug in the Ethernet to the right side of the printer

    • Plug the USB provided into the machine, wait 3 minutes and remove it. Plug it into a computer and open the IP_ACCESS file which will give you the IP address

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  4. What you will need to connect via WiFi. Daedalus 3D Printer

    • What you will need to connect via WiFi.

    • Daedalus 3D Printer

    • Computer (only for SBC equipped units)

    • Power Cord (Included)

    • USB Drive (Included with SBC equipped units)

    • Antena (for standard units without SBC)

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    • Install the included antenna to the right side of the unit.

    • On the touch screen select the console tab at the bottom.

    • Send M552 I1 S0

    • next enter: M587 S"Your networks SSID" P"Your networks password"

    • Next enter: M552 I1 S1

    • After roughly 30 seconds it should provide you with an IP address.

    • Upon boot up if you don't see the unit connect to run the Macro "WiFi On" on either the main screen or under the Macros tab.

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  6. Plugin the included USB Drive into your computer.

    • Plugin the included USB Drive into your computer.

    • On the USB Drive there is a file called WPA_SUPPLICANT . Open the file and fill in the following information :

    • SSID: (the name of the network you are attempting to connect to)

    • Password: (this is your WiFi password)

    • Save the file and eject your USB Drive.

    • We use Notepad++ for editing your wifi information it can be found here https://notepad-plus-plus.org/

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  7. Plug the Power Cord into the right side of the Daedalus Unit. Ensure the unit is off.

    • Plug the Power Cord into the right side of the Daedalus Unit.

    • Ensure the unit is off.

    • Plug the USB Drive into any of the four open USB ports on the right side of the unit.

    • Power on the unit and wait 3 minutes while the unit powers on. This wait time is only needed when uploading your WiFi information.

    • During this time it will rewrite the onboard WiFi information. Once it's rewritten it will create a file on the USB Drive named (Name) where it will give you the IP address that allows you to access your printer via the web interface.

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  8. Now you can remove your USB Drive from the unit.

    • Now you can remove your USB Drive from the unit.

    • Insert the USB Drive back into your computer and open the file named IP_ADDRESS

    • Your IP Address will look like this: 192.168.1.***

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  9. Open your prefered web browser

    • Open your prefered web browser

    • Enter the IP Address, you were supplied in the previous steps into the Address Bar and hit enter.

    • The web interface should load in your browser.

    • If you have any issues connecting to the Web Interface please contact us.

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