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Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by KCollins, Jun 26, 2023.

  1. KCollins

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    Is there a link... (other than the BlackBox Document) that better explains the contents of the BB? Because they are not covered in the BB document. I have an SD Card? What's that for? There is nothing on it and some little plastic block that looks like maybe a jumper maybe? Any help or documentation or link would be greatly appreciated. See attached image.
     

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  2. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Optional, if you wanted to try the WebUI instead of our recommended CONTROL software. See GitHub - grblHAL/Plugin_WebUI: ESP3D-WEBUI backend for networking capable drivers/boards with SD card support
    To try out the WebUI use CONTROL to put your BlackBox onto your Wifi network: docs:blackbox-x32:wifi_setup [OpenBuilds Documentation]

    Optional extra for customers who have an older Interface but orders the new BlackBox as an upgrade: Most likely not applicable to you, but if you do have an older Interface see section 5.6 of the Interface Docs
     
  3. KCollins

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    Awesome thanks Peter. Next I have a new question. In my new interface box was a usb thing. It doesn't look like a memory stick it looks like a cordless usb plug for a mouse. What is that?
     
  4. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Read the Documentation - docs.openbuilds.com/interface explains that (it's a Flash drive but dont skip the Prepare USB Drive step of the docs)

    Also see docs.openbuilds.com > Software section
     
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    hey Peter,, just getting started with X32, PSU and Openbuild Control --- it sees it - Loaded -- it sees it on the COM port, No Problem --- But in the bag is a 4-pin jumper with the SD card, what is that used for ????

    Greg Casey - [email protected]
     
  6. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Extras. If you worked through the docs and nothing needed to be done with the jumper, put in a drawer. SD card is for if you someday want to play with WebUi, but also not needed, just a freebie
     

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