diff --git a/3dprinter-remote/README.md b/3dprinter-remote/README.md index a649c5c..6a883c1 100644 --- a/3dprinter-remote/README.md +++ b/3dprinter-remote/README.md @@ -1,12 +1,15 @@ # 3DPrinter-Remote -Provides remote access to 3DPrinter. Add-on runs ser2net and can be connected to by e.g. socat. +Lets you connect a 3D printer to one device and connect to it from a different one running OctoPrint. +Add-on runs ser2net and can be connected to by e.g. socat. + +*Note: Performance will be very dependent on network.* ## Usage On the machine connected to the printer (`remote machine`): * Setup the add-on. At minimum you will need to specify `printer_path` and verify that `baud_rate` is correct. -On the machine with OctoPrint: +On the machine with OctoPrint (`host machine`): * Go to Settings --> Serial Connection, section __Additional serial ports__. Add : `socket://:9999`. For example, use the IP for `remote machine`. * Install plugin [OctoPrint-Network-Printing](https://github.com/hellerbarde/OctoPrint-Network-Printing) \ No newline at end of file