OctoPrint-FirmwareUpdater vs OctoPrint-PSUControl

OctoPrint-FirmwareUpdater

OctoPrint plugin for flashing pre-compiled firmware images to a 3D printer. (by OctoPrint)

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OctoPrint-PSUControl

Smart control of your power supply via GPIO, GCODE Command, System Command, or variety of sub-plugins. (by kantlivelong)

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2 months ago	Latest Commit	8 months ago
Python	Language	Python
GNU Affero General Public License v3.0	License	GNU Affero General Public License v3.0

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OctoPrint-FirmwareUpdater

Posts with mentions or reviews of OctoPrint-FirmwareUpdater. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-02-19.

So apparently I have to prove that my build plate is in fact pei coated ffs.
2 projects | /r/ender3 | 19 Feb 2023

After reading some more seems like you CAN do it, but I was either too scared or didn't know about it in Mid-2021
Hi, I’m getting these uneven walls. It is the same diameter in each layer but each layer seems to be different from the next. Does anyone know what the problem is / have suggestions of any guides to follow to fix it?
3 projects | /r/FixMyPrint | 4 Feb 2023

Firmware Updater Useful for flashing firmware to printer without having to use sd card. Frees up an sd card for me
SKR V1.4 Turbo: update firmware w/out SD card?
3 projects | /r/BIGTREETECH | 29 Jan 2023

I have 2 skr 1.4 turbo boards and before I switched to klipper I always updated my firmware using the firmware updater plug in for octoprint. On the github page it guided you through setup for that board family. https://plugins.octoprint.org/plugins/firmwareupdater/
*SOLVED* I am trying to use Firmware Updater after following install instructions for marlinbft. It seems to not be recognizing that I have the marlin-binary-protocol package installed. I am still getting "Python marlin-binary-protocol package is not installed" under the prerequisite status area.
2 projects | /r/octoprint | 25 Jan 2023

I followed the install instructions from this link. I installed the python 3 compatible version of heat shrink.
S1 Help
2 projects | /r/Ender3S1 | 19 Jan 2023

if you have an Raspberry pi you can try https://plugins.octoprint.org/plugins/firmwareupdater/
M600 Filament Swap now possible with the Neptune 3 Pro Firmware v1.1.5
4 projects | /r/ElegooNeptune3 | 6 Dec 2022
Trying to load octoprint onto orange pi zero2 but keep getting an error when installing, saying "Command not found." Any help or pointers would be appreciated!
16 projects | /r/OrangePI | 14 Sep 2022

Bonus batch install popular addons: OctoPrint/bin/pip install "https://github.com/birkbjo/OctoPrint-Themeify/archive/master.zip" "https://github.com/jneilliii/OctoPrint-BedLevelVisualizer/archive/master.zip" "https://github.com/OctoPrint/OctoPrint-Autoselect/archive/master.zip" "https://github.com/MoonshineSG/OctoPrint-Autoscroll/archive/master.zip" "https://github.com/tpmullan/OctoPrint-DetailedProgress/archive/master.zip" "https://github.com/OllisGit/OctoPrint-DisplayLayerProgress/releases/latest/download/master.zip" "https://github.com/OctoPrint/OctoPrint-DisplayProgress/archive/master.zip" "https://github.com/OctoPrint/OctoPrint-FirmwareUpdater/archive/master.zip" "https://github.com/kantlivelong/OctoPrint-GCodeSystemCommands/archive/master.zip" "https://github.com/cesarvandevelde/OctoPrint-M73Progress/archive/master.zip" "https://github.com/cp2004/OctoPrint-EEPROM-Marlin/releases/latest/download/release.zip" "https://github.com/imrahil/OctoPrint-NavbarTemp/archive/master.zip" "https://github.com/jneilliii/OctoPrint-BLTouch/archive/master.zip" "https://github.com/eyal0/OctoPrint-PrintTimeGenius/archive/master.zip" "https://github.com/Salandora/octoprint-customControl/archive/master.zip" "https://github.com/j7126/OctoPrint-Dashboard/archive/master.zip"
Help Troubleshooting BTT SKR V2 firmware on Ender 3 Pro
2 projects | /r/3Dprinting | 16 Aug 2022

There's also apparently an OctoPrint plugin for updating your firmware directly from OctoPrint. I don't use OctoPrint, so I can't tell you how well it works or what sort of feedback it gives.
OctoPrint Firmware Updater for Ender 3 V2
2 projects | /r/ender3v2 | 24 May 2022
Fastest way to upload firmware on a SKR2 on octoprint ?
2 projects | /r/octoprint | 5 Dec 2021

https://github.com/OctoPrint/OctoPrint-FirmwareUpdater/blob/master/doc/lpc176x.mdA couple of important points,

OctoPrint-PSUControl

Posts with mentions or reviews of OctoPrint-PSUControl. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-01-02.

Ender 3 S1 on Klipper using the stock display. (Github link in comment)
25 projects | /r/ender3 | 2 Jan 2023
Tradfri remote x-axis mount for automatic post print shutdown - Ender 3v2
3 projects | /r/functionalprint | 20 Mar 2022

Same. I use a TP-Link KP303 strip with the PSU Control plugin on OctoPrint. It cuts power 10m after the hotend and bed cool to 50c.
Wake up this morning and see this on my 3D printer (I use octoprint and now I’m scared)
4 projects | /r/3Dprinting | 19 Aug 2021

EDIT: this plugin https://plugins.octoprint.org/plugins/tplinksmartplug/ based on the more generic power control plugin https://github.com/kantlivelong/OctoPrint-PSUControl

What are some alternatives?

When comparing OctoPrint-FirmwareUpdater and OctoPrint-PSUControl you can also consider the following projects:

Marlin - Marlin is an optimized firmware for RepRap 3D printers based on the Arduino platform. Many commercial 3D printers come with Marlin installed. Check with your vendor if you need source code for your specific machine.

Marlin_Ender3v2 - This is an optimized firmware for Ender 3v2 3D printers. [Moved to: https://github.com/mriscoc/Ender3v2]

OctoPrint-APCUPC - An OctoPrint plugin for Raspbian to communicate with an APC UPC via serial

pivpn - The Simplest VPN installer, designed for Raspberry Pi

OctoPrint-FixCBDFirmware - Fixes communication with a broken firmware making its rounds that identifies as "CBD make it"

obico-server - Obico is a community-built, open-source smart 3D printing platform used by makers, enthusiasts, and tinkerers around the world.

OctoPrint-Resource-Monitor - An OctoPrint plugin to view current CPU and RAM usage

OctoPrint-Dashboard - A dashboard for Octoprint

libwdi - Windows Driver Installer library for USB devices

BTT_SKR_13_14_14T_SD-DFU-Bootloader - This is a repository of BIGTREETECH bootloaders. The originals are stored under the bootloader_bin/backed_up_original_bootloaders/ directory. This repository also has a bootloader for the SKR E3 TURBO to fix the high pitch sound coming out of the CR10_STOCKDISPLAY it is located on the bootloder_bin/compiled_bootloader_bin/ directory.

OctoPrint-BLTouch