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Unanswered sd card robo r1

Discussion in 'General Questions' started by karimla131, Dec 15, 2015.

  1. karimla131

    karimla131 New Member

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    Hi,
    i would like to ask how can i print with the built in sd cart i don't have lcd or any thing i just have the usb cable and sd card slot... So can i print with sd card in this case or i have to buy the lcd ...?

    Thank you ..
     
    #1 karimla131, Dec 15, 2015
  2. Velocityboy

    Velocityboy New Member

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    You can, but it requires a computer. Stick the SD card in, and if it's in properly with gcode files on it, you should be able to queue them from MatterControl. Click the "Queue..." button, and a menu will pop up -- click "Load Files" under "SD Card" and the files on the SD card will show up in the queue. Once you start them printing, you can unplug the USB connection and the printer will happily keep going.

    Do *not* reconnect the USB before the printer is done. I found this out the hard way; if you reconnect it will reset everything in the middle of your print job and you will be left with a half finished object.
     
    #2 Velocityboy, Dec 15, 2015
  3. Mike Kelly

    Mike Kelly Volunteer

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    They guide you through how to print from SD in the getting started video, which I strongly encourage you watch at least a couple times:

     
    #3 Mike Kelly, Dec 17, 2015

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