Octoeverywhere

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Pros

Detects 3D printing errors

Uses computer vision algorithms

Detects spaghetti, layer shifts

Detects various other failures

Sends notifications via SMS

Sends notifications via email

Supports Telegram notifications

Supports Discord notifications

Supports Slack notifications

Provides full frame rate links

Provides quick views

Supports OctoPrint app

Technology constantly learning

User-provided accuracy feedback

Faster detection times for supporters

Automatic print pausing

Good lighting enhances detection

Supports multiple printer monitoring

Unlimited monitoring for free

Detects adhesion failures

Detects layer failures

Automatic print pausing on failures

Detection of shell issues

Supports 2 Minute Portal Webcam Streams

Unlimited Notifications for subscribers

Provides SMS notifications for subscribers

Real-time status checking

Detection model is adaptive and learning

User feedback helps enhance detection

Supporters unlock faster failure detection

Detects issues with Blob on Extruder

Spaghetti Print Failure detection

Adhesion Failure detection

Print Layer Failure detection

Supports multiple printers

Performs over 3 million image processes daily

Constant learning from users' feedback

Inbuilt failure prediction mechanism

Option for smart pause on failure detection

Responsive user support service

Supporter perks free for 14 days

Good for large-scale print monitoring

Detection model specific to your printer

Automatic print pausing on failure for supporters

Monitoring using webcam feeds

Quick view for printer status

Availability of a supportive community

Individual status for each printer

Cons

Requires good lighting

Needs clear webcam feeds

No offline mode

Limited without subscription

Requires OctoEverywhere account

Unspecified error handling

Possible late detection

Requires frequent updates

Reliance on user feedback

Unclear performance metrics

Q&A

What is Gadget?

Gadget is a 3D printing AI failure detection assistant. Its main job involves using advanced computer vision algorithms to identify various 3D print failures such as spaghetti, layer shifts, adhesion issues, and other printing errors.

How does Gadget detect 3D printing errors?

Gadget employs cutting-edge machine learning algorithms that continuously monitor prints. It observes the webcam feeds of your printers and recognizes patterns that point to potential printing failures. By learning features specific to your printer, it enhances its detection capabilities over time.

How does Gadget notify me of 3D printing errors?

When Gadget detects a 3D printing error, it can alert the users via different channels. This includes notifications through SMS, email, Telegram, Discord, Slack, and other services. It also has the ability to automatically pause the print.

Can Gadget pause my 3D print if it detects an error?

Yes, Gadget has the ability to automatically pause a 3D print when it detects a failure. This feature helps to prevent further escalation of the problem and allows the user to take timely corrective action.

Which notifications services does Gadget support?

Gadget supports a wide array of notification services for sending alerts. These channels include SMS, email, Telegram, Discord, Slack, and various others.

Does Gadget support OctoPrint app?

Yes, Gadget does support the OctoPrint app. It continuously watches prints using the default snapshot source configured in OctoPrint.

What is the improvement process of Gadget?

Gadget's improvement process is customer-driven and relies on feedback from users. If it gets something wrong, users are encouraged to send feedback so Gadget can continue learning and refining its algorithms.

Are there any benefits for OctoEverywhere supporters?

OctoEverywhere supporters receive additional benefits such as faster detection times, access to advanced AI detection models, automatic print pausing when failures are detected, and the detection of specific issues like adhesion, layer, and shell problems.

What kind of errors can Gadget detect?

Gadget can detect a variety of 3D printing errors. These include spaghetti, layer shifts, adhesion issues, and other print failures.

How can I set up Gadget to monitor my 3D printer?

Setting up Gadget for 3D printer monitoring involves ensuring good lighting and a well-focused camera. Additionally, Gadget points out that it's necessary to remove any extra bits of filament or failed prints in the camera's view and to ensure the whole print area is clearly visible.

Does Gadget have a feedback system?

Yes, Gadget includes a feedback system. The system enables users to report issues or provide suggestions for improvement. The received feedback is systematically used to refine Gadget's machine learning algorithms and overall performance.

What is the functionality of the OctoEverywhere plugin?

The plugin for OctoEverywhere helps in enabling full Gadget functionality. However, without access to detailed information about the specific functionalities offered by the plugin, a pin-pointed explanation is not possible.

What perks do I get as an OctoEverywhere supporter?

As an OctoEverywhere supporter, you'll enjoy a range of perks including 4x faster failure detections, access to advanced AI detection models, automatic print pausing on failures, detection of specific issues like adhesion, layer, and shell problems, full frame rate link links & quick views, OctoPrint app support, and 2-minute portal webcam streams.

How does Gadget's advanced AI detection work?

Gadget's advanced AI detection exploits machine learning algorithms to continuously monitor print jobs. Trained on numerous images, these algorithms have learned to identify common printing failures such as spaghetti, layer shifts, and adhesion issues. Over time, the AI also learns features specific to the user's printer, further improving the detection accuracy.

Can Gadget monitor multiple printers at once?

Yes, Gadget has the ability to monitor all of your printers simultaneously. It accomplishes this by observing the webcam feeds associated with each printer.

What do I do when a Gadget error occurs?

If a Gadget error occurs, you get notified accordingly. Depending on your preferences, Gadget can either send a notification to alert you of the issue or automatically pause the print job. You can also check the current status for any of your printers using the Quick View feature.

What kind of image processing is Gadget capable of?

Gadget processes over 3 million images every day. The computer vision neural networks behind Gadget have been trained to recognize what 3D printing failures look like, allowing it to spot issues and prevent print failures.

How does Gadget apply machine learning to failure detection?

Gadget applies machine learning to failure detection by training its computer vision neural networks on thousands of images to recognize what 3D printing failures look like. This allows it to actively monitor prints and take action when a common printing failure is detected.

Does the performance of Gadget improve over time?

Yes, the performance of Gadget improves over time. Gadget uses machine learning algorithms that are trained on numerous images and user feedback to continuously refine its failure detection capabilities. Recognition of very specific features related to the user's printer improves as the AI becomes familiar with more and more print jobs, so the detection becomes increasingly accurate over time.

How does 'Smart Pause' work on Gadget?

Smart Pause is a feature in Gadget that allows for automatic pausing of a 3D print job if a failure is detected. This helps prevent errors from escalating and allows for timely remediation before continuing with the print job.

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