mirek
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Post by mirek on Aug 7, 2018 12:56:48 GMT
Hey, guys... Came across following video and decided to give it a shot: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJGBRriNc9II didn't use ESP8266, but bought WEMOS D1 mini Pro for several reasons: - it has much more RAM (1MB vs 16MB), so there is a lot of space for eventual upgrades in future - it supports 5v, so no need for AMS1117 voltage regulator - it has it's own USB port, so no need for extra Arduino board for flashing - it allows you to use external WiFi antenna for better coverage - ...and last, but not least, it cost me $6.05 USD with pins, external antenna, pigtail and free shipping:  I have used latest 1.0 release: github.com/luc-github/ESP3D/releases/tag/1.0And following schema for connecting the D1 mini Pro to DP5 board: github.com/luc-github/ESP3D/wiki/D1-miniDescription of the AUX-1 connector can be found at the bottom of the board:  On following photo, you can see that I used just jumper wires to connect D1 mini Pro and DP5. You can also spot a place where I drilled hole for external antenna connector: 
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Post by mirek on Aug 7, 2018 12:58:05 GMT
This is how it looks at the D1 mini Pro side:  And external antenna placement: 
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Post by mirek on Aug 7, 2018 13:06:28 GMT
And this is what you get when you power up your printer:   web UI screenshot:  The WiFi can be configured as an Access Point or Client that automatically connects to your existing WiFi router. Through the web UI, you have complete control over your printer. You can: - home one or all axis - move each axis - control extruder(s) - watch and control temperatures - send arbitrary G-Code - list files on SD card, upload new files to SD card, start a print All can be done and set up in about 30mins... Highly recommended upgrade!!!
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Post by kioskfan on Aug 7, 2018 18:49:57 GMT
Amazing work you've done there! Can't help but like the shot of the antenna on your DP5. Very nice project, thanks for sharing.
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