Figured out something important.
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Hi there Duet users, For quite awhile I have had this loading file error, This error was not allowing files to load that were around 3 to 5 mb or larger. I was so frustrated. Most of my own drawing's/ models were over 5mb. I tried everything and asked lots of people for suggestions. I read every post and forum I could find. It seemed that not many other users were having this issue. But I did read about a few users that were having the same exact problem. So I tried everything possible. I do feel that resoldering all the pins on the wifi module and the sd card holder did help the data transfer. But still it was struggling to load larger files. So I read all the information about ajax time out errors. Also sometimes I could load a smaller file around 1 mb then as soon as it loaded, I would send the larger file of around 5mb. Many times this would let the larger file load. So I read more about this. Then I wrote down all my settings and started trying different settings in the machine specific communication area on the duet web control page. Took me a number of tests. But I nailed it. Now my files load very quickly. I have now tested this many times so I wanted to share my settings. General tab "5,000 ms" Machine specific commmunication - number of Ajax settings "6 " This was set at 4 and I feel this made the biggest difference. Update interval 250 (ms) Extended status update interval 20(ms) retry threshold for file transfer 350(ms). Now my Duet loads the larger files very fast with no errors. Running ViaCad V12 pro...and Moi3d...SuperSlicer....and my Elite Machine Works UXL. I get some amazing prints using this combination. Thank you Duet3D for making such an awesome product. I love my panel due as well. Happy New Year 2023. P.s I did read all those tech tips that a Duet tech replied to my posts awhile back. I really appreciated those tips. Peace out from Colorado.
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@Herve_Smith Thanks man, That does look alot better.
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What firmware versions are you running?
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@specktech I just realized adding spaces in between my paragraphs sure is easier to read. he he. Always learning. I will remember that. Thanks Herve. Happy New Year. 2023 Make it a good one.
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@Phaedrux Hi Phaedrux, Just fired up my Duet. I know if I would have upgraded my firmware These setting prob. would have been updated.
I was always a little hesitant to update my firmware. It worked so perfect with smaller files around 1mb.
I think I also read some where that a few people had a few problems updating the firmware. If you recommend me upgrading I would definitely do it.
Here are my settings: Firmware reprap 2.05.1
web control 2.0.7
Duet wifi 1.02 or later
Duet wifi server version 1.23Always impressed reading all your info. Phaedrux.
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You don't NEED to upgrade the firmware if you're happy with your current setup. But it may help with the file uploads. Things have come a long way since 2.05. If you wanted to here's what I suggest.
If you still have access to DWC. Upload these zip files, one at a time in the system tab. Don't extract them first. Reboot after each. Use M115 in the gcode console to verify the firmware has been applied.
https://github.com/Duet3D/RepRapFirmware/releases/download/2.05.1/Duet2Firmware-2.05.1.zip
https://github.com/Duet3D/RepRapFirmware/releases/download/3.0/Duet2and3Firmware-3.0.zip
https://github.com/Duet3D/RepRapFirmware/releases/download/3.3/Duet2and3Firmware-3.3.zip
https://github.com/Duet3D/RepRapFirmware/releases/download/3.4.3/Duet2and3Firmware-3.4.3.zip
https://github.com/Duet3D/RepRapFirmware/releases/download/3.4.5/Duet2and3Firmware-3.4.5.zipThat will get your firmware and DWC up to date.
You can see the change logs here:
https://github.com/Duet3D/RepRapFirmware/wiki/Changelog-RRF-3.xFor your config, might be a good idea to run through the configurator tool and generate a fresh set for RRF3.
https://configtool.reprapfirmware.org/StartBackup your existing config files in the sys folder in case you want to switch back to RRF2. It’s easy to switch back and forth, just upload the zip file for the version you want and then upload your config files.
These documents will come in handy during the conversion.
https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/RepRapFirmware_3_overview
https://docs.duet3d.com/en/User_manual/RepRapFirmware/Migration_RRF2_to_RRF3
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@Phaedrux Thanks so much man. I really appreciate that info. Really proud to be using Duet 3D. You guys are awesome.
