The Filament Maker TWO communicates within the Local Area Network (LAN) and can be accessed directly through the IP-address provided by the machine. The machine can be controlled and read remotely and does not share any information outside the LAN.
Note: If your Filament Maker TWO is connected to the network, ensure that the network is secure and that you regularly update passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
Tip: Access your router’s admin panel to assign a static IP address to the Filament Maker TWO. This will simplify access from other devices on the network.
Port access
The Filament Maker TWO uses the following ports to communicate for various functions:
InfluxDB dashboard
This is the software used to visualize live data on graphs, conveniently displayed on your browser. Read more about InfluxDB here.
Simply type in :8086 after the machine's ip address.
Like so: XXX.XXX.X.XXX:8086
Example: 192.168.1.123:8086
Filament sensor video stream
This is the filament sensor cameras' live feed displayed on your browser. It can be used for monitoring, quality check, and sensor calibration.
Simply type in :8000 after the machine's ip address.
Like so: XXX.XXX.X.XXX:8000
Example: 192.168.1.123:8000
Interface and remote control
This is the machine's touchscreen interface displayed on your browser. It is fully functioning and can be easily navigated by mouse and keyboard input.
Simply type in :80 after the machine's ip address.
Like so: XXX.XXX.X.XXX:80
Example: 192.168.1.123:80
Ensure the ports listed above are open and accessible on the LAN. Currently it is not recommended to open these ports outside of the LAN.
Continue reading
The next step is to set up the LAN connection on the Filament Maker TWO.
Already connected? Read our guide on how to get started with InfluxDB.