Viki LCD controller

[jrolfson]

I am looking to buy the makergear m2 as my first 3d printer. I would like to upgrade it with the Viki control panel I have seen in many videos. I am just wondering which one I should get and where. Also, how easy is it to install/ setup? Thanks!!!!

[insta]

I use Vikis on my M2s ... it's a nice missing piece from OctoPrint. I start and run the prints from OctoPrint (rarely from Viki anymore), but OctoPrint doesn't come close to the usability of jogging the motors around and such.

It's an upgrade you can purchase from MakerGear, and it comes with the full panel and instructions on installing it. It is a very tight squeeze with that and the dual extrusion harness in the same electronics enclosure. I actually had to trim my harness down to make it fit.

[jdacal]

I like having it. It comes in very handy when swapping filament, leveling the bed etc., Rarely use it to actually print since I use Octoprint as well.

Very easy to install. I had some issues installing it, but due to my own misinterpretation of the correct plug to connect to. It also makes the printer look really awesome when you install it in a nice case.

[Mark the Greater]

Can this still be purchased? I cannot find the links to half of what I am looking for on the MakerGear site. Drives me nuts.

[jdacal]

Can this still be purchased? I cannot find the links to half of what I am looking for on the MakerGear site. Drives me nuts.

Looks like they may be out of stock, its shaded out in the drop down at the bottom of this page:

http://www.makergear.com/products/m-series-3d-printers

[Mark the Greater]

Bless your heart!

[Mark the Greater]

They hadn't updated their page since they got more in stock. They are available now.

[Mark the Greater]

Does anyone have the link to install the Viki upgrade? I cannot find it.