Simple guide on setting up OctoPrint on a Raspberry Pi for 3D Printers

OctoPrint

OctoPrint

Setting up OctoPrint on a Raspberry Pi for 3D Printers is probably one of the best upgrades you can do.  This will allow you to print wirelessly or wired to your printer without having to deal with transferring files to microSD cards.  There are also plenty of other extensions that can be installed as well, such as adding a camera to view your print remotely, creating time lapse videos, and auto shutoff the printer when the print is complete to name a few.  Check out the instructions below to get started.

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How to Transfer NSPs using Awoo Installer, an alternative to Goldleaf

Switch Awoo Launcher

Awoo Installer is a great alternative to Goldleaf and one that has provided faster transfer speeds.  As I occasionally require a manual transfer via USB to install my games in the past I have used Goldleaf.  But I was recently recommended to check out Awoo Installer and I am glad that I did as the transfer speeds have been much better.  If you are not satisfied with the speeds that you are receiving in Goldleaf you might want to give Awoo Installer a shot.

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