Set up a LAN connection and connect to the Filament Maker TWO

The Filament Maker TWO can be connected with any PC/laptop on the Local Area Network (LAN) or directly via static IP. The machine logs and saves information which can be accessed and used to analyze extrusion results.

Setup LAN connection (recommended)

The steps below are all performed on the Filament Maker TWO:

1. Power the machine and wait for it to complete the booting procedure.
2. Connect an ethernet cable between the machine and to the local area network router.
3. Go into machine settings. Scroll down to the network information and take a note of the following information:
   • The IP address of the Filament Maker TWO
   • The login credentials for the InfluxDB dashboard

Direct connection to PC (optional)

The Filament Maker TWO can establish a direct connection to a PC or laptop, to simplify the monitoring and remote control capabilities. Follow these steps to create a direct connection:

1. Power the machine and wait for it to complete the booting procedure.
2. Go into machine settings, and change the connection type from “DHCP” to “Static”.
3. Connect an ethernet cable between the machine and the PC or laptop.