Soliprint failure (Page 1 of 3)

Thanks. Unfortunately, that requires .NET 4. I am still learning what that involves on an old XP, but it is not connected to the net atm. I think install requires a net connection. Would rather not go there with this machine...

.net4 framework is not "internet" related... it is a programming framework used by certain programs - there are multiple versions of it - just like with any other program.

you can download it directly from Microsoft - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet … windows-xp

you may, or may not be able to install on your current PC...

That said, I personally would try to get my hands on a Win7 machine if the XP box will not do what you need it to do

It would be easier I think. Seems I almost have to build a custom machine to simply get the software to operate what might not even work anyway. It is a secondhand machine as it is.....days lost already trying to work out what is needed, then attempting installs, and various combinations....

Yes, I put together a RaspberryPi for that reason, but getting that to operate with the Soliprint and learning how to do all the programming required is another bloody nightmare!!

I don't want to network the pi. I am happy to simply dedicate it to the printer. I want to configure it as a stand-alone system. I don't know how to load it to do that.

Not to be rude, but it sounds to me that you just want the printer to print and not be bothered by the software or any thing else. If that's the case you have picked the wrong hobby. These printers and software do not work that way and will always need tweaking and playing around with settings. Every time you switch to a new spool of filament even if it is the same brand and color you will have to re-calibrate the printer. We have given you multiple suggestions but you have shot down or had an issue with each. So at this point you seem to be cutting yourself off from help and shooting your own foot.

You also where never really clear on how exactly the software is failing to run. Is it giving any errors? Are all your drivers upto date? Does the computer meet the minimum requirements? Does the video support OpenGL which most of these printer host require?

The Pi with a touch screen and Octoprint would work, but you have to install Octoprint.

A new Laptop is cheap and would work as well with Repetier. But again requires some install and setting up on your part.

Soliprint is an old and outdated program and should just be ignored. But that again is in your ballpark.

So the jist of all this is, what are you going to do to make this work?

Thanks. I did try to load it, but the very first thing it did was ask for an internet connection...

Good luck on that XYZ. They are not plug and play. That is just a sales pitch. The only plug and play printer I know of are the $2500 Formlabs SLA printers. Most people myself included that have bought an XYZ has either sold it or have done massive mods like a complete controller swap and then sold it.

I can only think of one person here that will stand by XYZ.

If it asks for an internet connection, then you did not download the full program - you must have downloaded just the installer, which does require an internet connection to finish downloading the program.

As has already been suggested, a cheap used laptop running Win7 would be the "ideal" - Win10 would probably be ok, but I have heard that there are sometimes compatibility issues with some things. XP is so far out of support that you will most likely have issues trying to run much of anything on it.

But yeah, whatever..

Tell RH what com port the printer is on?

Thanks Heartless. Finally, a concise answer that actually is a workable solution.

I got that the RH needs to see the right port, however, I tried all three settings in the list and still nothing. I will look through the device tree and see if I can see the teensy usb listed tomorrow.

While plugging and unplugging the printer to try and get the com port list to change, I noticed a blue arc between the outer of the connection cable and the frame of the solidoodle. Methinks this is not normal.....

It only arced for a moment. I was unsure of what I saw the first time, so brushed it against the frame again, and noticed a draw down of current to the fan and lights on the printer. Perhaps the board is fried??

Also, while jigging around with it I noticed there is an SD card slot on the solidoodle main board. Does it need to have a card onboard to operate? I tried placing the card from the Pi into it, but may have to format it???? Not sure.

Thanks again for your assistance and guidance.

Daniel.