My duet wifi does not connect to the wifi.

Phaedrux

Can you try setting up the wifi module in access point mode to see if the module is working at all?

https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Gcode#Section_M589_Configure_access_point_parameters

GPetropoulos

@Phaedrux m552 s2
Turn off the current WiFi mode before selecting a new one
ok
m552 s-1
WiFi module stopped
ok
m552 s2
ok
M589 S"DuetSSID" P"password" I"192.168.0.1" C1
M589: Bad or missing parameter
ok

GPetropoulos

@Phaedrux Does this mean it is bricked?
Unfortunately I had not seen that you should not use the M587 in the config.g and should be something added at a later time than last year we were talking.

Is there any chance my firmware is old and this does not work due to that?
I have not updated the firmware for sometime.

I had ordered directly from duet3d.com on 09/12/18

Phaedrux

@GPetropoulos said in My duet wifi does not connect to the wifi.:

I"192.168.0.1"

Try without the quotes around the ip address. The example in the wiki may need to be updated.

GPetropoulos

@Phaedrux Yes it sent a different answer now.

m552 s-1
WiFi module stopped
ok
m552 s2
ok
M589 S"DuetSSID" P"password" I192.168.0.230 C1
M589: Failed to configure access point parameters
ok

Phaedrux

If the access point mode doesn't work after removing the quotes from the ip address you can try reflashing the wifi server firmware by sending M997 S1

GPetropoulos

@Phaedrux said in My duet wifi does not connect to the wifi.:

M997 S1

This is what I get

M997 S1
Trying to connect at 230400 baud: failed
Trying to connect at 115200 baud: failed
Trying to connect at 74880 baud: failed
Trying to connect at 9600 baud: failed
Error: Installation failed due to comm write error
ok

Phaedrux

Will have to see what @dc42 thinks.

Phaedrux

If the module has failed, it is replaceable with the right skills and tools.

GPetropoulos

@Phaedrux Well I don't have the skills or the tools for such an operation

A Former User

If you have a maker space or hacker space nearby they might be able to help. Search the forum for "community repair" to see if any of the listed forum users are nearby and able to assist with repair. Alternatively you could try converting to using a Raspberry Pi like the Duet 3 (but the firmware for that is still beta, and it will require some custom wiring), there are a few threads here on using a Pi and DSF with Duet2Wifi as well if you search

GPetropoulos

@bearer Thank you for your feedback. Thus I do not have a makerspace near me. I am in a smaller town where 3D Printing is not so adopted.
I would not like to go for experiments. I like my duet and I wish to keep using that.

GPetropoulos

@dc42 What do you think? Is it bricked?
What are my options here?

A Former User

That the Duet is unable to enter the bootloader of the wifi module does mean repairs are necessary unfortunately.

If repairs by local enthusiasts or commercial actors isn't an option (a phone repair shop that does actual repairs should be able to do it if you supply the module) then https://forum.duet3d.com/topic/13875/community-repairs might be able to help you, but postage is a thing ofcourse.

Or you could keep using it as is, you can transfer sliced files to your SD card via USB as well as putting the card in your computer; or you can also print directly from USB but its better to transfer the file.

If you don't have a PanelDue you could buy a "DT-06" wifi module, install esplink on it, install a virtual com port on the computer and use the printer wirelessly as if it was actually connected by USB.

GPetropoulos

@bearer said in My duet wifi does not connect to the wifi.:

DT-06
Thank you but, I do not have a PanelDue. The whole point of the wifi was to print wirelessly without a screen.
I am not sure how I can print without access to the web interface.
Uploading the gcode is not enough.

Does Duet3D not support a 2 year warranty as enforced by European laws?

I do not see anyone in Greece in community repairs. And I have not seen DC's comment not sure if the board is really bricked.
In any case, if I were to ship it out of the country I would like to get it fixed by the company that sells it.

A Former User

@GPetropoulos said in My duet wifi does not connect to the wifi.:

Does Duet3D not support a 2 year warranty as enforced by European laws?

there might be a difference between the warranty provided by the manufacturer (6 months) and your local consumer protection rights provided by your local reseller - but you have to ask your local reseller about that.

if you imported it yourself then you might be out of luck if past the 6 month manufacturer warranty

A Former User

@GPetropoulos said in My duet wifi does not connect to the wifi.:

Uploading the gcode is not enough.

you could print from pronterface or repeteirserver or octoprint to wifi module connected to the paneldue port as an alternative. or you can upload the g-code followed by the command to select the file and start the print

its not like i would suggest it if it wouldn't work, as a workaround - but you clearly prefer to focus on problems, so i will leave you to do that

Phaedrux

When and where was the Duet purchased? You can see the exact warranty policy here: https://www.duet3d.com/warranty

I've been told that having the M587 command in config.g would be unlikely to have caused damage since you had 2.05 running and it would ignore the command at startup.

the most likely cause of failure of the module would be excessive voltage on the 3.3v rail or ESD.

GPetropoulos

@bearer As it was mentioned above I should not connect with USB while the machine is on. So I am not sure how I can start a print without risking any damage to my gear.

I am not inclined in electronics and take special caution to expensive stuff. It is not like I do not want to, but I doublecheck before I do something dumb.
If that is a problem for you I am sorry.

@Phaedrux said in My duet wifi does not connect to the wifi.:

Take precautions to prevent USB ground loops if you are going to leave VIN connected.

https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/USB_ground_loops

To be safe you can leave VIN disconnected/PSU unplugged and just have USB connected. Then yes you would use YAT or pronterface to connect via serial and you'd have access to terminal commands.

As described here: https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Guide/1.)+Getting+Connected+to+your+Duet/7#s6

It would also be useful to send M587 to see what SSIDs get reported.

@bearer said in My duet wifi does not connect to the wifi.:

@GPetropoulos said in My duet wifi does not connect to the wifi.:

Does Duet3D not support a 2 year warranty as enforced by European laws?

there might be a difference between the warranty provided by the manufacturer (6 months) and your local consumer protection rights provided by your local reseller - but you have to ask your local reseller about that.

if you imported it yourself then you might be out of luck if past the 6 month manufacturer warranty

I bought my Duet directly from Duet3d.com so that is my seller. Not sure what the difference is between manufacturer warranty and consumer protection rights, as in this case Duet3D represents both for me.

@dc42 Can you please take a look and tell me what you think? Is the board dead?
Am I covered from warranty? Who should I talk to to get this fixed/replaced?

GPetropoulos

@Phaedrux Glad to hear that. My duet was purchased from Duet3d.com at 09/12/2018.

It has been working no problem so far. As a matter of fact it lost connection while printing yesterday. I did not worry at the time as it has happened to several users and after a restart it used to connect again.

Nothing changed in the configuration. It just stopped connecting to the wifi yesterday.