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Using a relatively old TV Box (MXQ Pro 4K) as a 3D Print server with OctoPrint and Klipper
- An TV Box (I am using a MXQ Pro 4K model)
- Screwdrivers
- Linux or WSL
- SD Card
- SD Card Reader
- Open your TV Box and search for some board info (In my case, the board ID is 329Q)
- Remove the CPU heatsink and write down the CPU model (In my case, it is a Rockchip RK3228a)
- Search on how to setup a Linux on your board model or on your CPU model
- In my case, I am following this guide: CSC Armbian for RK322X TV Boxes
- My board is using a NAND memory instead of an eMMC memory, according to the MultiTool. You can confirm by selecting the option to burn a image in the MultiTool tool itself and observing the name of the internal memory.
- So, I just followed the instructions on the Quick installation instructions on NAND section.
- I also choose the Minimal Debian Buster with Legacy Kernel (Legacy Kernel is required for the RK3228a processor)
- After that, you will have a fully functional Linux running on your TV Box!
- Remember to setup WiFi connection. I recommend the nmtui utility.
- Update and install some needed packages with these commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python-pip virtualenv build-essential g++ python-dev git
- Install OctoPrint and enable auto running
- See [Installing manually] (https://octoprint.org/download/) and Automatic start up
- Use "systemctl start octoprint" instead of running "service octoprint start"
- Setup Shutdown and Reboot
- Restart OctoPrint: sudo systemctl restart octoprint
- Restart system: sudo systemctl reboot
- Shutdown system: sudo systemctl poweroff
