FAQ using the app

We will try to answer common questions and issues here in this FAQ.

How do I cancel, resume, restart or pause a print job?

When a job is running, go to the Panel window and click on the blue icon with the 'i' next to the progress bar. A new window will appear with buttons that you can use to cancel, resume, restart or pause the running print job.

How do I set the temperature of the extruder or the bed?

Go to the Panel window and under Printer Status you will see blue icons with an 'i'. Click on this icon to set the desired temperature.

How do I use OctoPod with multiple cameras?

Install the MultiCam plugin in OctoPrint and configure the URL of the cameras in OctoPrint. OctoPod will be automatically updated and display the configured cameras. OctoPod can only render MJPEG so make sure that you are streaming using MJPEG.

It is not recommended to connect more than 1 camera to the RPi that runs OctoPrint since that may affect OctoPrint's operation and your print. Instead plug your other cameras to other RPis or other computers (or just use an IP camera). I like using motionEyeOS.

How do I use PSU Control or TPLink Smartplug features?

You need to install PSU Control plugin or TPLink Smartplug plugin to enable these features. Configure things in OctoPrint's admin console. OctoPod will automatically detect that the plugin is installed and read its configuration. Go to the main Panel in the app and swipe the bottom panel. You should see new panels appearing as you install these plugins. You can then turn things on and off from the app.

For plugs to appear in the app, make sure to complete the IP and the label in the TPLink Smartplug plugin.