Camera Connection and Usage

Connection and Configuration Notes

• Connection Method: The D8-Pro motherboard connects to an external camera via its USB-A port, which is then recognized and configured by the host computer.
• Camera Requirements: Please use a driver-free, plug-and-play USB camera. Such cameras can be used directly in Klipper on Linux, Armbian, and other systems without the need for additional drivers.
• Software Environment: This tutorial is based on the latest versions of Klipper, Crowsnest, and Fluidd. If you are using Mainsail or other tools, the configuration principles are similar. Please refer to their official documentation for specific steps.

Search for Camera ID

Tip

• Please make sure the camera is connected to the USB-A interface on the motherboard, and the DIP switch has been switched to USB extension mode (toggle to the right)

• Click DEVICES at the top, then click VIDEO, and finally click refresh
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• Find path_by_id and copy the line after it
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Adding the ID

• Add the ID and save the configuration.
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Enabling the Camera

• Click Settings, select Camera, and then click Add Camera.
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• Enter a preferred name and click Save.
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Verifying Activation

• Click Dashboard; the camera feed should now appear normally.
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• If it does not display, restart the system again.