Geeetech A30 wont connect to windows

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ConnorMAU
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Geeetech A30 wont connect to windows

Post by ConnorMAU » Sat Jan 05, 2019 10:56 pm

Hello , im very new to 3d printing and am having some problems, any help is appricated

Issue one
the printer wont connect to windows 10 no matter what , ive got a fair few modelling programs and printing programs but none of them seam to pick up the printer with no errors at all or explanation ,ive browsed the forums and downloaded all the drivers i can
Easy print 3d knows the printer is there but it doesnt know any thing else
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Issue two
every print ive managed to get have been terrible with the sd card , ive looked for others settings but the printer seams to pick the filament back up ones its been put on the board

Here are my setting as i assume thats my fault
Cura
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Issue three
When i am using ultimaker cura the 3d printer continuiously beeps the turns off then will boot back up straight away once again beeping twice then repeat

Im extremly sorry about the massive wall of text and sorry if something simular has been asked

A30 Firmware version is 1.35.56
A30 serial number is1808118A30002033
a30 hardware version is 2.1-null

Pc specs
windows 10
nividia 1080ti
i7 6700k
32gb ram

Lexan
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Re: Geeetech A30 wont connect to windows

Post by Lexan » Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:51 am

- to upgrade your firmware take easyprint
- to connect your printer i recommend slice it via cura, slic3r pe, s3d or somethink else and use pronterface
- alternative a raspberry pi with octoprint is also a nice solution to get wifi to your printer

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