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Poll: Where/how did you install OctoPrint? (Patreon)

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2016-07-12 16:20:46
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While OctoPrint runs basically anywhere where Python is available, my impression so far has been that the most common usage scenario was through the OctoPi image for Raspberry Pi, which bundles OctoPrint and other things.

Still, I'd like to know how you guys actually did install OctoPrint, and for that I've created a little poll. You can select multiple options. If you are running OctoPrint in a different setup than what you find in that poll, please don't hesitate to leave a comment and describe your setup!


Why am I asking for this kind of information? Well, making the software work is only part of the equation, I also want to make it easy for you people to actually run it. So far anything but the OctoPi image has been a bit painful to set up for people, and I've been thinking about rolling the one or other OS specific installer to facilitate this a bit. To be able to decide how pressing that matter is however and to better decide where to start once I get around to actually looking into this, I need some data, and this is where you come in :)

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Luke Pettit

I tried to install manually over another image designed to allow me to use a small touch screen (which worked) but the manual install of octopi failed miserably and now I'm not sure whether it was my lack of linux experience or the image version for the touch screen. I'll try again when my RPv3 version shows up as I'm using RPv1 atm. I'd vote for idiot proof self installing version any day as I'm getting old and time is important even if manual instalation is a great learning experience. "Experience is what you get, when you don't get what you want"

Matt Omond

I use OctoPi image. Tried to do it manually once and stuffed it all up

Kile Mullen

I actually use AstroPrint but since it is based on OctoPrint I thought I would be right to support the original project. As I get more comfortable with the vagaries of my 3D printer I will probably switch to OctoPrint as it seems to be more "tweekable".

Kaile Riser

I initially used an OctoPi image, but have since updated it to Jessie and had to end up reinstalling from scratch manually to get it working again after the update (I answered Other on the poll, but could't comment there).

Akira Matsuda

I'm using the preconfigured OctoPi image. It's the best way to use as soon as possible.

foosel
>>2135678

Answering here is perfectly fine, the poll doesn't actually allow comments and I meant it to comment here. Sorry for the confusion :)

Hovis Biddle

I never looked into it enough to understand that Octoprint could run standalone. While I've only ever used the OctoPi image, I'll be installing under Windows and Linux (sometimes on a Pi) from here on out.

Mark Frankenfield

I came to Octopi quite recently specifically because I was looking for an easy way to network attach my Flashforge clone, and had a pi2 laying around not doing anything at the moment. So the OctoPi version was exactly what I was looking for with the addition of the GPX plugin.

Peter Tillemans

I started out using the OctoPi image, but have since customized and updated it manually to run the latest and greatest.

Nick Wethington

I initially tried using it on a Mac Mini, but flubbed the installation somehow. I had an extra Pi kicking around, and this ended up being a more suitable solution anyways (so I could have a camera for time lapses, not have to connect directly with my main computer, etc). The image was super quick to set up, and I've since added custom buttons following a great set of instructions on the wiki (or maybe github - I can't directly remember). Octoprint is the best, no matter how you install it!