Use this quick overview to learn about the essential InfluxDB features in a quick way, with the dashboard being at the heart of the experience.
InfluxDB is powerful software running directly on the Filament Maker TWO to provide insights in the raw data exported by the machine. The main goal is to visualize the data and provide easy to understand graphs and dashboards to gain insights on the extrusion process. It is recommended to start with the Dashboards, as they are the most-important feature.
Tip: Please read the set up and connection instructions and how to show data from the Filament Maker TWO, to learn how to connect to InfluxDB.
Interface overview
- Load data. Get insight in previously saved extrusion data.
- Data explorer. Build custom queries from the sensor available in the Filament Maker TWO.
- Notebooks. Tools to explore, visualize and process your data.
- Dashboards. Analyze live extrusion data from the Filament Maker TWO.
- Tasks. A simple tool to track tasks.
- Alerts. Set alerts based on tracked data, useful to automate data monitoring.
- Settings. Optional settings to improve your data recording experience.
Tip: Click the "Expand menu" button in the bottom left corner of the screen to view the menu names next to the icons.
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It is recommended to use the built-in dashboard features when first using the machine.