remote viewing the 3d printer via a camera to monitor the print wile away from home.
as well as how to stop the printer remotely. if something was to go wrong.
well there is options that add more cost and skills in my cases
for example you can use OctoPrint and add on apps to do this.
and generally this requires you to buy and set up a Raspberry Pi
there is options to set octoprint via windows (i did it at first .but it was lagy on windows computer running my stream server)
and there is an option for a cell phone or tablet . but i wasnt able to get that working .
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The easier option mite be ...
WYZE Cam v3 with Color Night Vision - https://amzn.to/3tOF3zW $35 USD / $50 CDN
This camera comes with a long USB cable
also have a time lapse recording feature . (its not the greatest but iv made videos with it)
It also comes with the outlet usb charger block. (but can be plugged into any usb port for power).
The set up is super easy . and once set up it will allow your to remotely access your camera and view your print.
Any place in the world. not just local network. (any phone or tablet that that you install and log into their app with).
Sadly one thing thats a draw back is you cant access the camera feed unless using their app thats last i checked didn't have a windows version .
but you can quickly and easily access your camera(s) at anytime. and it has night vision and its an indoor outdoor camera! and its $35 USD / $50 CDN
-i only use their free membership, they do offer paid services but they arn't to naggy about it . the features i use don't require me to pay.
WYZE Cam v3 - https://amzn.to/3NOxEYs
-they now sell an add on spot light for the camera! this could come in handy.
WYZE Cam v3 Spot light -https://amzn.to/3NQMP32
BUT what if something going wrong and you need to remotly stop the print. again you can do this via octoprint aswell.
you wont be able to restart your print remotly. youd probably need to clean the build plate off anyway. but in most cases it works great if
- you notice a issue with the print and want to end it to save waste
failed prints
failed support
your cat jumps off on the nice warm bed for a nap
Remotly turning your printer off and on when not at home. is another thing that gets asked a lot.
another easily set up and accessed item
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what i use to remotely control my printers on and off is this! ($20USD /$40 CDN )
SONOFF S31 Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring - (2 pack) my main reason i ordered 2 of these (3 times now i use 6 around my house) was Energy Monitoring! . it has a super easy set up and connects to wifi. and easy to turn off any thing thats plugged into it. or turn it back on. then off or back on ...this will work with your printer just fine. again when you click the app and press the power button your printer will turn off just unplugging it from the wall. this wont hurt your printer but it will stop where its at .
- wyze does offer their own wifiplug Wyze Plug, 2.4GHz WiFi Smart Plug 2 pack for $20 USD /$30CDN - I have not tried the wyze brand wifi plug as it didnt have the features i wanted /wasn't out yet
- they so offer an option Wyze Plug Outdoor, Dual Outlets with Energy Monitoring . i have not tested either of these so i can only tell you based on my personal use.
WYZE Cam v3 with Color Night Vision ($35 USD / $50 CDN)
WYZE Cam v3 Spot light ($16 USD /$43 CDN )
SONOFF S31 Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring (2 pack) ($20USD /$40 CDN )
Wyze Plug, 2.4GHz WiFi Smart Plug 2 pack for $20 USD /$30CDN
Wyze Plug Outdoor, Dual Outlets WYZE with Energy Monitoring
WYZE camera mount stl files !
https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=WYZE&page=1
https://www.printables.com/search/models?q=WYZE