Raspberry Pi Setup
This setup guide will show you how to install 3DQue software on a Raspberry Pi.
Having trouble with the setup? Join our discord for live chat support, or email support@3dque.com.
1.0 What You'll Need
- Raspberry Pi 4 (Must have at least 2 GB RAM)
- MicroSD card (Must be at least 16GB with a class 10 rating)
- Raspberry Pi 5V power supply. (Must be rated for at least 3 Amps)
- Download the ClickPrint, AutoPrint, or AutoFarm image from the link that was sent to your email after purchasing.
- Download the Raspberry Pi Imager.
- USB/SD to micro SD adapter (SD card reader).
- Ethernet cable if connecting via ethernet.
- Raspberry Pi Enclosure + cooling fan (recommended to prevent overheating)
2.0 Connecting via Ethernet
2.1 Flash software to SD card
CAUTION: This erases all data on the SD card. Backup data before continuing.
- Insert SD card into your computer.
- Install and open Raspberry Pi Imager you downloaded (download here). Ensure that your Raspberry Pi Imager is version v. 1.6.2 or later
- Click ‘Operating System’ and select ‘Use custom’.
- Select the ClickPrint/AutoPrint/AutoFarm-x.x.x.img file you downloaded.
- Click ‘SD Card’ and select your SD card.
- Select ‘Write’ and proceed to next steps - installation may take up to 15 minutes.
2.2 Connect Raspberry Pi
- ATTACH THE PI TO THE PRINTER. Cables must be plugged in the following order:
1. Micro SD card into Pi
2. Pi to Printer: USB Mini-B or Micro to USB-A
3. Ethernet Cable to Pi
4. 3A USB C Power Source to Pi
- Turn on the printer.
- Turn on the Raspberry Pi and allow 2-3 minutes for the first bootup.
3.0 Connecting via Wifi
3.1 Flash software to SD card
CAUTION: This erases all data on the SD card. Backup data before continuing.
- Insert SD card into your computer.
- Install and open Raspberry Pi Imager you downloaded (download here). Ensure that your Raspberry Pi Imager is version v. 1.6.2 or later.
- Click ‘Operating System’ and select ‘Use custom’.
- Select the .img file you downloaded from your confirmation email.
- Click the cog "settings" icon A new dialogue should pop up showing "Advanced Options."
- Select 'Configure wireless LAN' and enter your SSID (Wifi name) and Password. (If it is already autofilled, please delete and re-enter the SSID and password)
- Select your Wifi country, you may have to look up your country code.
- Select and set locale settings and choose your correct time zone.
- Hit save and the options menu will close.
- Click ‘SD Card’ and select your SD card.
- Select ‘Write’ and proceed to next steps - installation may take up to 15 minutes.
3.2 Plug in Raspberry Pi
Turn your printer on. Then plug cables in the following order.
1. Micro SD card into Pi.
2. Pi to Printer with USB data cable.
3. 3A, 5V USB C Power Source to Pi.
Your Pi should power on and boot up.
4.0 Logging In
4.1 Finding your IP Address
To access your Pi from your PC or Laptop, whilst on the same network, you will first need to confirm the Pi's IP address.
When the Pi successfully boots and connects to the internet, your Pi's IP address will show up on the printer’s LCD in the format xxx.xxx.xx.xxx:8080
If you are having issues finding the IP or unsure if your Raspberry Pi is functioning correctly, please head to the Troubleshooting Page or reference our Troubleshooting Checklist here.
4.2 Log in from your browser
- On your computer, open a browser and enter the IP address followed by “:8080”. You should now see the Quinly login screen.
- Sign in to your Quinly account. If you don't have an account, please create one.
Quinly accounts are what allow you to connect multiple Pis or Hubs together to access all of your printers at the same time, and access your printers remotely.
After logging in, you should be good to go!
5.0 Next Steps
For more information about how to use your software, please see our Software User Guide
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