Tour #2: Requirements - Phil1988/FreeDi GitHub Wiki

This section provides the necessary hardware, software, and information to convert the supported printers into a FreeDi printer. Supported printers:

  • X-Smart3
  • X-Plus3
  • X-Max3
  • Q1 Pro
  • Plus4

Hardware Requirements

MicroSD Card

  • Format: FAT32
  • Storage: Minimum 16MB; maximum 32GB.
  • Note: Larger microSD cards may work if you create a partition not exceeding 32GB.

Attention: If your microSD cards has a hidden partition, you must format it entirely. On Windows, I recommend formatting using **SDFormatter **and turn the "FORMAT SIZE ADJUSTMENT" option to "ON":

Software Requirements

  • SSH Terminal: To connect to your printer for the installation process.

    • Recommendation: PuTTY for Windows users.

  • SFTP Client (Optional): Handy or necessary depending on your setup.

    • Recommendation: WinSCP for Windows users.

Usefull Information

  • Printer IP Address Note: The IP address will change once you flashed the EMMC as its a OS and regognized as a new device
  • Default Login Credentials:
    • User: mks
    • Password: makerbase

Next:

Adjusting the printer config