![]() The first thing we will need to do is create a Dockerfile which downloads, installs, and runs the Repetier-Server software. This makes updating as simple as pushing changes to your git repository. They’ve also streamlined the process of pushing an updated container to devices through their BalenaCloud platform. Each container running on the system can be updated without having to worry about it affecting the other containers. Your program can be setup to run inside of its own container where it will be isolated from other containers and the main OS. Even though there is a RPI image for Repetier-Server, I used this as a chance to check out the BalenaOS for setting up and managing IoT devices.īalena OS is a lightweight embedded OS designed for running docker containers. Luckily, there is also a Repetier-Server version available that can manage multiple machines, allow access through a jpgage, and run on a Raspberry Pi. It didn’t take much for the recommended Repetier-Host software to become an inconvenience since it required hooking a laptop up to the CNC for every run. It’s even more awesome to think about all the different projects it will be useful for. It’s awesome to be able to watch it move completely on its own and make sounds resembling alien space crafts for the 1980’s Galaga arcade game. ![]() I’ve been taking my time putting it together (and still have some cleaning up to do) but I finally got it to a usable state a couple weeks ago. Not too long ago I purchased a Mostly Printed CNC from V1Engineering.
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