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Node Pro - Ender
Quick Start Tutorial
Late update: 10.21.2022

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Summary of Contents for FIBERPUNK Node Pro Ender

  • Page 1 Node Pro - Ender Quick Start Tutorial Late update: 10.21.2022...
  • Page 2 Steps: ● What is in the box ● Preparation for installation ● Printing Case / Shells ● Linking up Node’s Cable ● Installing Case ● Setting up WiFi ● Connect to Node via Web Server ● Test Print...
  • Page 3: What Is In The Box

    What is in the box In the Node package you received, the following parts belong to Node: A Node module ● A Type C data cable ● A micro USB cable ● A 5V charging adapter ● 8G SD card ●...
  • Page 4 Node Layout Reset button. USB Host. (Printer) USB-C power port. SD socket slot. GPIO expansion port. I2C expansion port. UART expansion port. Status light. SD card plug OLED socket slot. (FPC wiring)
  • Page 5 Prepare to set up Node Tools you need: MicroSD/TF card, best to be name brand. ● A computer that can read and write to SD card in FAT32 format (Windows / OSX / Linux) ● microSD/TF Card reader (Ender3 comes with it) ●...
  • Page 6 Printing Node Shell(Just for Ender3 v1,v2) We created a Node shell for Ender3 v1/v2 to make it easier to install and organize. This is optional but recommended print Please download Node Shell here. Print parameters: 0.4mm Nozzle/Extrusion ● 0.2mm layer thickness ●...
  • Page 7 Detect NodePro firmware version Please confirm the firmware version of your NodePro before you start using it. We recommend that you update to the latest version: 2022-10-19-2008 Please refer this doc to update your firmware: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EhdrxVo wPHj--iUrkvdkC4d59uzsc6_Up4gLxd3CpAw/edit? usp=sharing...
  • Page 8 Node holder Installation After installing the Node case, we need to install the Node holder to the Ender3 machine. You can also follow this guide to complete the installation:...
  • Page 9 Connection between Node and printer To connect the Node to the printer, there are two parts that need to be connected: micro USB and SD card sockets. You can also follow this guide to complete the installation:...
  • Page 10 Configure Wi-Fi setting Node can be easily set up by storing WiFi setting in a text file at the root directory of the microSD card. During boot up, Node will load the configuration file and connect with the latest setting. Steps for Connect the microSD Card to a computer using card reader (also included with Ender 3 printers) Format microSD card to FAT32.
  • Page 11 Prepare TF card and TF Card Reader Remove the SD card from the Node. Considering that the SD card is prone to poor contact with the card holder, the SD card configured by Node Pro is a little thicker than the standard card, which makes it a bit difficult to remove the SD card.
  • Page 12 Remove SD card from Node Pro If the SD card does not automatically eject after you press the SD card, please perform the following actions. Loosen the four screws shown in the ● picture As shown in the picture below on the right, ●...
  • Page 13 Configure Wi-Fi setting File The configuration file name is config.txt Download a generic copy here. Open the config.txt downloaded in a text editor and you will see this ssid:wifiname pass_word:12345678 device_name: Node1 filament_detect:0...
  • Page 14 Enter WiFi setting in config ssid specify WiFi Access Point name. Change the WiFi name to the name of access point you preferred. pass_word: Your wifi password. Enter plaintext, this configuration file will be deleted after the wifi is configured, please don't worry about password leakage. We only support WPA2 device_name: The device name of your Node.
  • Page 15 config.txt example If your WiFi app has SSID of mywifi and a passcode is 55558888. And you want this Node to be identified as SuperNode. Your config.txt would look like: ssid:mywifi pass_word:55558888 device_name:SuperNode filament_detect:0...
  • Page 16 Wifi connect trobule shotting If you encounter problems during the wifi configuration, please refer to this document to solve. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d0npx5afDLxgP4-HNfVYh5XOkrsUmZphVrDe-s0z2tc/edit?usp=sharing...
  • Page 17: Insert Sd Card

    Insert SD card After configuring the wifi file of the SD card, we need to insert the SD card into the Node.
  • Page 18 Power on Node is powered by standard USB 5V power source to its USB-C port. Please locate and use the 5V charging adapter included in the Node shipment. Connect USB Cable to Node Type C port. *Best to use included USB 5V Charger. Some USB PD Charger may have over 5V current that could damage Node.
  • Page 19 Confirm the baud rate of the printer The default working baud rate of Node is 115200. If your printer is not using this baud rate, then Node will not be able to communicate with the printer. Some known firmware default baud rates: Creality stock firmware: 115200 ●...
  • Page 20: Node Status

    Node Status Node has a status light (highlighted on the right) that will tells you Blinking red: SD card not found ● Steady red light: wifi has not been configured ● Steady green light: wifi configuration ● complete Steady blue light: printing ●...
  • Page 21 Confirming Node’s firmware version Open the browser and make sure that your computer or mobile phone is connected to the same local area network as Node. Enter in the ip on the Node display into the browser. Using previous page example: It would be http://192.168.2.12:88/version Check the version number on the top left corner...
  • Page 22 Marlin Version for old printer For Ender 3 V2, it is best to use Marlin 2.0+ firmware as older stock Ender 3 ● V2 in Marlin 1.X is unable to cancel print in the web page. Please check Creality page here Ender3 V2 :JyersUI's marlin...
  • Page 23 Connect Node by browser When the Node is powered on and the network configuration is completed (the green light is always on), we can control the printer through the web page under the same local area network. First, find the IP address displayed on Node’s OLED panel , then enter IP in the browser: http://xxx.xxx.xx.xx:88...
  • Page 24 Confirming marlin’s version Before printing with Node, we recommend that you know the marlin firmware version of the 3D printer. By sending M115, you could get the firmware information of marlin, as shown on the right:...
  • Page 25 Control printer by browser The interface shown on the right will then be displayed. You can try clicking the home button in the web page to control actions such as printer reset. ❗ Note that a Node currently only supports access to less than 5 webpages/terminals at the same time.
  • Page 26 Upload a file to Node You can upload the Gcode file generated by any slice software to Node. Select the Gcode file on the web page and click “Upload”. Note: There should be no spaces in the file name, otherwise the printing cannot be controlled normally!
  • Page 27: Print A File

    Print a file After the upload is complete, in the file list in the lower left corner, click: “print”, and you can see that the printer starts printing. Please make sure that the file you print does not contain spaces in the file name...
  • Page 28: Print Troubleshooting

    Print troubleshooting Most of the unsuccessful printing is related to the failure of the SD card. If you encounter errors like "Not Dir", or "SD init failed", please refer to this document to resolve: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zfECTMVNlSDZ98NgJtRDPIvofP5KntQXGy4M8Kj22r0/e dit?usp=sharing For a more detailed description of web page operations, please refer to this tutorial description...
  • Page 29 First print done with Node! Congratulations, you have completed your first work with Node. Node takes just a few simple steps to get you done wifi printing. But there are many more features waiting for you to use and explore: For example, using Node's PC client Nexus to more easily control multiple devices in the same local area network, as well as extending other...
  • Page 30 Explore more Here are some tips for using Node, waiting for you to explore: Control Multiple Printers with Nexus ● Update firmware for Node ● Install filament sensor ● Community: Discord ● Facebook Page ● Github ●...
  • Page 31 Use Nexus to control printer In addition to directly using the web page to control the printer, we also have a dedicated PC client Nexus to control the printer. Nexus provides more powerful functions and a more professional interface, which is convenient for users to manage multiple printers in the local area network at the same time.