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  1. HarveyMatyas

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    I was looking at docs:interface:wifi-setup [OpenBuilds Documentation] My screen does not look like this.
    Attached is a screen shot of my openbuilds screen. I do not see wifi anywhere there, it looks like a completely different screen as started in the OpenBuilds Docs.

    I have a CNC Zoom meeting on Sat morning, and I thought that this would be something to demo for my group. I will also be showing how I converted parts of my HD3 Shark to the OpenBuilds controller.
    So far I have: how to wireup the stepper motors, how to install limit switches, make a 3 axis touch plate,

    Thanks for any help that will help with my goal.
     

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  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    The documentation you refer to is for Interface (a hardware product)

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    See INTERFACE CNC Touch

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    Your screenshot is from CONTROL (Software)

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    To use the mobile jog tool in CONTROL go to Wizards and Tools > Mobile jog Wizard and scan the QR code / enter the URL shown on your phone

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    Your screenshot is from OpenBuilds Control which runs on a computer.

    The link you supplied is for OpenBuilds Interface which is used instead of a computer: INTERFACE CNC Touch
     
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  4. HarveyMatyas

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    Thank you for your quick replies. I thought that you could run the machine directly from a cell phone. Now I realize that I need the Interface CNC Touch to interface between
    the cell phone and the OpenBuilds controller.
     
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    Either a PC running CONTROL, or an Interface yes.
     
  6. HarveyMatyas

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    I was searching for CONTROL the forum. Where do I find the CONTROL download?
    Looking for the word control takes me to a lot of different things. Is there just a download page for software?
    Thank you.
     
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    Okay, I have the right software CONTROL, when I used my cell phone, I got the correct screen, but nothing worked.
    I have both the computer and the cell phone on my network, but nothing happened? Do I need to setup something on my computer or in the program CONTROL?
    I am going to try my Ipad to see if something works.
    Thank you.
     
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    I got it to work on the Ipad, now i just need to figure out my cheap phone, Thanks for everyones help!
     
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    Are you on version 1.0.330? There was a bug in 1.0.329
     
  12. HarveyMatyas

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    The first time I turned on my machine today, it updated. However, the version I have is 1.0329.
    So I will update it now to 1.0330. Thank you. It is nice that there is a place for help and the response is unbelievably FAST.
     
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