Is this even possible? Ive tried Simplify3d, Pronterface and Orca.
This is for the SV06 ACE..??
Assuming you have an ace the connection route is (normally) via a web browser. To make the web connection your Ace MUST be connected to your router (wired or wireless) and you need to know the IP address of the printer
This is different than a Marlin based printer because the MCU is already connected to a computer VIA USB. This is because the mainboard of the Ace has 2 parts.
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A conventional printer mainboard.
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A Raspberry Pi clone that connects to the above VIA hardwired USB connection. Note: The toolhead (extruder) has a separate control board that communicates with the “Pi” VIA a internal second USB port.
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The control software running under Linux (Armbian in this case) on the Pi is Klipper. Klipper uses 2 additional pieces of software called Moonraker and (optional) Crowsnest to create a network interface that allows a “web interface” to generate web pages that allow you to interact with Klipper. Moonraker handles all the core printer functions while Crowsnest interfaces with any camera(s) attached.
Common web interfaces include:
Mainsail
Fluidd
Klipper Screen (not installed on the Ace by default)
Octoprint (not installed on the Ace by default)
Finally on any device with a web browser connects to whichever interface you choose to use. Orca slicer has a “device” tab but that tab is powered by a browser engine (MS Edge on Windows).
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In Orca click on the WiFi Icon next the printer selection bar (red circle), enter your printers IP address then click “Test”
Once done your printer will show in the device tab without a USB cable being connected.
Thanks. Works great!