UNLOCK your Creality CR-10 Smart From Creality Cloud and Print Directly From OctoPrint / PrusaSlicer

[@EmbraceMaking]

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[@BernieHann]

I just plugged into the micro usb on the board without removing the USB A cable and left it in place. All works fine. No cable changes at all. Ran it out behind the screen. Works great.

[@heeliiopoodeer]

Hola explícame un poco solo conecto el cable y listo nada más eso y se sincronizar??

[@antonc.1314]

I just did the same and went right to the micro USB without moving the jumper over like the video on my CR10 Smart. Octoprint hooked up no issues.

[@taylor943]

This video is very helpful for setting up the sonic pad in regards to the USB connection.

[@EmbraceMaking]

Glad it was helpful! How is the sonic pad working out for you with this printer?

[@andythickett3652]

What is the software used on PC for pid tune etc? 4:51

[@blueboxbody]

Repetier Host

[@carlomargherit9728]

Not sure if yu can help me but I followed your video but I I dont get a conection its says no port I can't conect with Repetier Not sure if you can stear me in a direction.

[@jimumphrey2682]

Have you looked into adding code to the Marlin firmware for sending the pause command to OctoPrint when a filament runout is detected from the filament runout sensor while it is still connected to the printers mainboard instead of the Raspberry Pi board? I have been searching for some help with this. I would like it to work with both a print from the SD card and OctoPrint. Thank you for any help.

[@tubbytutton9089]

Thank you! Thank you! My new CR 10 Smart Printer (8-Nov 2021) is working so bloody wonderful and now just went from very good to fantastic after watching your videos. cheers Mate

[@EmbraceMaking]

Glad it helped! and thank you so much for contributing by buying me a few coffees, really do appreciate it!

[@jaybob1519]

Is there a stl file for the case? I don’t see a link for it

[@schoert09]

Another life saver video. Keep up the great work!

[@EmbraceMaking]

Thanks again! Hope you've taken the time to subscribe then ;)

[@ChineseSweatShoppe]

How are the prints now?

[@MeowEngineer]

Much thanks for the help with my Cr10Smart! (very little resources on it). Next adventure could we try to compile and configure our own Marlin firmware? Looking for better PID tuning for the Bed - which is disabled on Creality models.. If we had our own firmware, then it would truly be "unlocked" :))

[@EmbraceMaking]

I'll double check... BUT... I think the latest firmware released that can be downloaded from the Creality website have PID tune in them... *I think* ... I can check...

[@Qwadsqwadd]

Do you find that you have any difficulties where the CR 10 smart ends up freezing after finishing a print with octoprint? And you have to turn it all off the printer and octo print and start the printer first and then octo print second?

[@EmbraceMaking]

Didn't have any issues, might be something in your end gcode? What slicer are you using and what firmware version on the CR10 smart?

[@Qwadsqwadd]

@@EmbraceMaking 1.0.13 firmware on the cr10 smart Can you share what your End gcode is?

[@scalpelmaster]

Hello! Is there a way to re-claim the USB port and retain the wifi functionality? I still want to use the Creality Cloud and have a terminal interface for other functions like PID tuning, e-steps, etc. I'm not really familiar with Octoprint.

[@jessedesoto4360]

AMAZING! Thank you so much! I've tried different cables/ports/procedures and could never get through to my CR-10 Smart to tune PID after switching nozzles! I just used the $4 3' Onn brand cable from Walmart and I connected to COM4 with Pronterface on the first try! I'm running firmware v1.0.10 so instead of using Pronterface to tell the printer to save the command I just went into Settings > ADV.SET. > Temp. PID and manually entered the results there. I was worried if I forced them through it might brick the unit. Also thanks for pointing out the 8GB Netac SD cards, my printers seem to like those ones the best for some reason. Even the SanDisk Industrial won't read sometimes for reasons unknown. My first printer came with the older firmware and looked identical once opened. My newer printer which came with v1.0.10 has a different cord on the fan (magnet shield) and the USB cord was zip tied to the other cable in two places and there was 3x the amount of hot glue. Cable management was much cleaner on my newer printer. Other than that the procedure was identical!

[@EmbraceMaking]

Interesting, good to know about the latest changes and nice to hear you got it all working!

[@carbidedge]

Great Video, would this be the same on the CR10 Smart Pro? Thanks

[@EmbraceMaking]

Possibly... although I have not yet been able to test or use that printer yet...

[@nickgilson6086]

Another question… I just did finished up installing pi to cr10 smart according to your video. I’ve had beautiful prints since I got the machine. Try out first print through octo, which was sent through prusaslicer which is linked to octo and nozzle was hitting bed. I though I read somewhere that the able mesh was stored to sd card well starting a print and adjusts accordingly. Is that true? You think something could have changed or been altered after switching the plug around etc for the pi install?

[@EmbraceMaking]

The mesh should be saved on the controller not the RPI / Octopi... did you happen to change your z offset in prusa slicer? Or is your start gcode different? I would rerun the ABL sequence on the machine and let it save the mesh again and then try again, let me know what happens!

[@lokidiabel]

So i did the same. But how i get Klipper on it now ?!

[@EmbraceMaking]

Do this instead ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKCYqYyCmNueaNk

[@360pimps]

hi. great vid. one question... do you leave your rasPi plugged in all the time? i unplug mine after every session. thanks

[@EmbraceMaking]

I also unplug mine if I'm not going to be using it for long periods of time.

[@IstBarP]

What about having to press button to turn on printer before being able to connect with octoprint?

[@EmbraceMaking]

What about it? Are you asking if you have to press the button each time? The printer has to be on before you can connect

[@IstBarP]

@@EmbraceMaking so my question is can we turn printer on when power is supplied instead of having to push the button. That way I don't have to physically go out to turn on the printer whenever I want to print. I have automated my ender 3, så via smsrtplugs i can turn it on, and just send the print right away. :)

[@OldManJimmy1]

Interesting, I guess the next stage of this is a Klipper install on the raspberry pi to the CR-10 Smart Pro?

[@geaves006]

Hey thanks for the video. So I got mine and followed your instructions, worked great on the stock firmware. I've updated to the last CR-10 SmartMarlin2.0.6CRC2405V1.0.14.bin when I start a print from octoprint it runs through the ABL, but shuts the heater off on the nozzle, have you ran into this?

[@EmbraceMaking]

Hmm have not run into this as I left the firmware alone while the printer was working and not giving me issues. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Eventually it did break anyways and now it sits in the corner waiting for a new mainboard lol.

[@geaves006]

@@EmbraceMaking I only updated because the replacement screen was on a newer version fw so it was either downgrade the screen or upgrade the printer.

[@darkmahnMX]

Is it possible to keep the creality cloud function by adding something like a selector switch to change between octopi and creality wifi box?

[@EmbraceMaking]

If you give it a try and it works be sure to post back and let me know!

[@csircy]

I did this with a 4pdt switch. I'd suggest shutting off the printer before flipping the switch. It is technically a usb connection but I'm not sure if creality cloud would kick in.

[@brettbainbridge3154]

This video was extremely helpful, thank you. Liked/Subscribed.

[@EmbraceMaking]

Happy to have you on board! Thanks for your comment and subscription!

[@mikewickens7244]

Hi new to all this. What is the software your using to connect to printer? Cheers

[@EmbraceMaking]

Hi Mike, are you referring to the first software I used to test the connection? In that case it is called 'Repetier Host' . Alternatively you can also use 'Pronterface'. Both are what is known as print host software and essentially tell the printer what to do over serial connection and use the gcode commands. Octoprint is actually the same thing, but instead of requiring your PC to run it, it runs on a dedicated Raspberry Pi. The Pi connects to your home network through wifi or ethernet and then you can access the Octoprint interface over your PC. So it essentially frees your PC from being tethered to your 3D printer and turns it into a remote print host. Very handy when you start collecting more 3D printers ;)

[@mikewickens7244]

Thanks for the info. I love your videos, very informative. I have a Creality Smart and will also be doing the hot end and direct extruded mod when the item arrive. Cheers and keep producing the vids.

[@icariantk]

This process disable the Touchs Screen Control of the print?

[@icariantk]

Yes, i cant find a way to keep using at least some of the functionality. Octoprint is still better, but i miss the touchscreen to adjust soma values or reprint.

[@IAmOrion]

@Embrace Making > My CR-10 Smart arrived today and went through this process so I could use OctoPrint. Everything went smoothly, BUT - have you tested the JOG functions within OctoPrint?? It appears OctoPrint ignores (or just doesn't know, or something else) about the limit switches. I could jog indefinitely and grind the hell out of the stepper motors. If I use the JOG Controls from the Printers LCD Panel, it stops as expected when hitting the limit switches..... so it's gotta be an octoprint issue I suspect? Any thoughts??

[@EmbraceMaking]

Interesting, I haven't tried jogging to the limit switches. Right now my machine is down for more upgrades but I will give it a try when I get it all fixed up!

[@Fredster9984]

I found it incredibly useful! Thanks!

[@EmbraceMaking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Qwadsqwadd]

Can you still use the Creality Wi-Fi box although you connect octoPrint?

[@EmbraceMaking]

Nope, you now use Octoprint instead.

[@zaidsadeq2072]

Hi can you make a video about making it work with klipper?

[@EmbraceMaking]

Klipper has piqued my interest but I'll be honest, seems like a fairly not straight forward install at first glance. I have a bunch of projects in the queue with a variety of printers I own and am building but at some point I may sacrifice the CR-10 smart to a Klipper install and see how it goes!

[@zaidsadeq2072]

Will be looking forward to it and hope you succeed

[@gavinpriest5282]

I know its a while since this was posted, do you know a way of connecting a beagle mintion camera to the cr10 smart. I have tried to look for videos but with no luck

[@EmbraceMaking]

I haven't tried it since my CR10 smart bit the dust a while ago. However, I just recently revived this printer with CR Touch and bunch of other upgrades, check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKCYqYyCmNueaNk

[@alhussaini4454]

Excellent 👍

[@EmbraceMaking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ChineseSweatShoppe]

It's unfortunate that we cannot add more probing points for the ABL

[@EmbraceMaking]

If you do some mods you can make it whatever you want... check out my recent project: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKCYqYyCmNueaNk

[@a40Gaming]

Having issues with this. I did as the video showed and in device manager it is showing as usb serial and won’t find a driver. What do I need to do? Is there a driver I need to download?

[@EmbraceMaking]

It does sound like a driver issue. Can you just update the driver , or uninstall and reinstall it? Sometimes devices I plug into my computer regularly don't get recognized. Reboot computer fixes it. Weird things like that. Let me know if you get it resolved.

[@LemonSix]

Can't you install octoprint on the creality box that comes inside the cr10smart?

[@EmbraceMaking]

Yes I believe people have done it although I dont personally have experience with it...

[@djmikolajczak]

Just curious why you unplugged the cable from MCU and plugged it in to PC? I tried connecting per the video and then by putting cable back into MCU. In both cases, it seems I was able to communicate with repetier via USB. Is there something I'm missing?

[@EmbraceMaking]

I'll have to try and think back to why... I remember poking and prodding the connections with my meter, I believe it had something to do with either the 5V or GND ... because the TX and RX of those two connectors are connected so as you said, it will still communicate with the main board.

[@shadowfoxmi01]

Do I have to have certain firmware for this to work? I followed all steps and I am not able to get the serial connection to work. I have tried multiple USB cables. I have the other connector switched to PC. Camera works with octopi. Any ideas?

[@EmbraceMaking]

Which settings do you have for the serial connection? I am using the original firmware that came with the machine. My serial baud is set to 115200

[@bruced3763]

GREAT video! Thank you.

[@EmbraceMaking]

Glad you liked it!

[@carlomargherit9728]

Thank you! Im new to 3d Printing. Thank you again for the video. But doing research I notice on crality cloud they have a tutorial on how to connect with a raspberry pi and they say just to plug in USB and don't mention to disconect the camera. Did they fix it. Nope they did not the app is for the printer not the CR10 Smart. Thank you again for the video.

[@EmbraceMaking]

I think they did update their software to be compatible with Octoprint because it was so popular and so many people started doing this. I can't remember if you have to update the printer firmware though....

[@pedrof.correa3993]

IS THERE a way to use both features (usb to mainboard and the webcam usb to creality wifibox)?

[@vaerontv]

If you're trying to continue to use the Creality Cloud they just released an Octoprint plugin today that allows you to connect your Octoprint instance to Creality Cloud to monitor prints. I've got longer Micro-USB cords on the way that will be here Monday to be able to test it. I've already got it set up on my Octoprint instance that I used to use on my CR-6 SEs. I can test and report back if that's what you're interested in.

[@gpenner]

@@vaerontv can you make a video about this plugging and how to get started with it? I’m very newbie and still waiting for my CR-10 Smart so I’d like to learn as much as I can before it arrives

[@vaerontv]

@@gpenner I haven't done the work yet so I can try to do that tonight.

[@gpenner]

@@vaerontv that would be awesome

[@Vojec9]

Have a little off topic question? After update motherboard and screen to latest firmware cr10 FDM V2.5.s1_100 my screen goes wild. Graphic is ok, but touch function is crazy. Work totally opposite. If I wanna settings icon that is located left bottom to work be pressed, must hit with finger right top. So it is flipped horizontally and vertically. I am totally noob regarding programming but is there any chance someone show me how to correct my creality screen pad. Big thanks in advance.

[@EmbraceMaking]

Off the top of my head that firmware number looks like cr10 smart pro... Do you have the pro or non pro version? If it's non pro then the pro firmware is not compatible and might be the cause of your issues

[@Vojec9]

@@EmbraceMaking hva a non pro version. In meantime found and fix screen rotation and touch screen. Thanks for reply. Keep god work in future. Best

[@alhussaini4454]

Listen to this guy he's right

[@EmbraceMaking]

thanks :)

[@SteamyCrafts]

is it save(will it not break the printer?) am scared :/

[@EmbraceMaking]

It shouldn't break anything, I never had any issues

[@robertboughton11]

I can't find the mini port

[@raspberrypiploy771]

Thank you once again ;-)

[@EmbraceMaking]

My pleasure!

[@brokenkeyboardapps6271]

Such a great video! This saved the life of my CR10 Smart. The screen broke and I was about to throw it out, because it is so difficult to find a replacement for a good price.

[@EmbraceMaking]

Glad it helped!

[@Tomaszbe71]

Actually you can still use the USB A port in the printer by simply reconnecting it to PC plug on the WiFi Box board. Then you can plug female USB type C adapter and your printer can be seen by your computer using any USB C cable 😁

[@alhussaini4454]

Nice

[@EmbraceMaking]

Thanks!

[@ice_man1117]

Did you know you can install octoprint on the Creality box

[@EmbraceMaking]

Yes, but at the time when I made this video I recall it was a pain to do... not sure if someone has made it easier since then... plus if I recall it also didn't run as well as on a regular Pi...

[@ice_man1117]

@@EmbraceMaking I don’t think it’s to hard if you’re used to a Linux terminal

[@ice_man1117]

@@EmbraceMaking but it’s cheaper than a pi by a lot

[@crealitycloud9494]

Sorry to see you go...

[@EmbraceMaking]

I use Octoprint on all of my printers and it is easier for me to keep the same system on all of my printers, no hard feelings ;)

[@jessedesoto4360]

PID tuning via the Creality Cloud is needed to keep the users not interested in using Octoprint. There is no way to tune PID through the Cloud which means you can't change nozzle material/size from factory :(

[@matsekberg]

Simpler solution: use the USB-C port on the cr-10, connect it to raspberry with octoprint. Done !

[@EmbraceMaking]

Are you talking about a regular CR-10 or the CR-10 smart ? ... my CR-10 smart only has the regular USB-A on the outside of the printer which is intended for Creality Camera... you can't use that to connect your computer or print host.

[@matsekberg]

Smart pro

[@BernieHann]

@@matsekberg I just plugged into the micro usb on the board without removing the USB A cable and left it in place. All works fine. No cable changes at all. Ran it out behind the screen. Works great.

[@rafaelnasser1636]

Please remove this video from the air. The cr-10 now comes with a dedicated USB-c for PC connection. You made me open mine for absolutely nothing 😂 this video is now obsolete people please don't open your printer following this video

[@EmbraceMaking]

Is yours the PRO or the regular smart? Either way the video is still relevant for those with older models

[@rafaelnasser1636]

@@EmbraceMaking mine is the pro! Just saw theres a difference between the smart pro and the smart.. Mainly the direct drive, etc. The Pro has dedicated USB for connecting to the pc

[@bobtheflyingmonkey2]

Damsteen has a blog post about flashing octoprint directly onto a Creality Cloud box, and says in the comments that it should work with the built in box in the CR-10 Smart. Do you think you could look into seeing if that works? It'd be much more convenient to have the built in box running octoprint without needing an external Raspberry Pi or cables. damsteen.nl/blog/2022/02/10/how-to-install-octowrt-on-creality-wifi-box

[@EmbraceMaking]

I'll definitely look into it... I need a RPi for another project so it could free this up for me!

[@csircy]

Oh man I have to try this.