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Octolapse		OctoPrint
	Project
55	Mentions	223
620	Stars	8,027
-	Growth	0.8%
5.6	Activity	9.3
5 months ago	Latest Commit	4 days ago
Python	Language	Python
GNU Affero General Public License v3.0	License	GNU Affero General Public License v3.0

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For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.

Octolapse

Posts with mentions or reviews of Octolapse. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-05-22.

DSLR Timelapse
1 project | /r/octoprint | 2 Jul 2023

Here's an older tutorial on having Octolapse call on gPhoto2 to get the DLSR images - https://github.com/FormerLurker/Octolapse/wiki/V0.4---Configuring-a-DSLR
Octolapse issue (github link)
1 project | /r/octoprint | 24 May 2023
Unable to install octolapse plugin on Octo4a android application. It says its already installed but I have no idea how to access it. My android phone is a Vortex Z22 with 13MP back camera and a quad core 1.5gz cpu with 3GM of RAM,I want to to layer-by-layer timelapse videos its why I chose Octolapse
3 projects | /r/octoprint | 22 May 2023

"Installing plugin from https://github.com/FormerLurker/Octolapse/releases/tag/v0.3.4... Error! Could not install plugin from https://github.com/FormerLurker/Octolapse/releases/tag/v0.3.4, was neither a plugin archive nor a single file plugin"
Where is the octopi config file for Octoprint installed via Obico’s guide?
2 projects | /r/octoprint | 4 May 2023

Try installing from the plugin manager by clicking 'get more' and using this url: https://github.com/FormerLurker/Octolapse/archive/refs/heads/devel.zip
Unable to get higher resolution video from a Raspberry Pi V2.1 camera
1 project | /r/octoprint | 3 Mar 2023
3D printed Twisty String Vase from 3dprintbunny
1 project | /r/3Dprinting | 3 Mar 2023

If you get an error when installing it like I did, this page was helpful. You can download the zip and install it from the plugin manager. https://github.com/FormerLurker/Octolapse/issues/787
Any ideas on how I can improve my 3D printing Timelapse? More info in comments…
1 project | /r/octoprint | 22 Feb 2023

Have you gone through the Octolapse guide? https://plugins.octoprint.org/plugins/octolapse/. There’s a lot of info in there with suggestions. It mentions the wiki. That’s a great resource too: https://github.com/FormerLurker/Octolapse/wiki
I would like to use the Custom Image Preferences option from OctoLapse but the only instructions to enable them involve editing "octopi.txt". I installed Octoprint manually on Raspberry Pi OS. Is there any way to do this or is it only available when using the OctoPi image?
1 project | /r/octoprint | 13 Feb 2023

This is the link to the instructions for enabling Custom Image Preferences.
Octolapse install failed
1 project | /r/octoprint | 5 Feb 2023

Trying to install octolapse, so far its the only plug in giving me issue, all the others work fine.. I just get this - Installing plugin "Octolapse" from https://github.com/FormerLurker/Octolapse/archive/master.zip...
How to fix stringing on octolapse?
1 project | /r/octoprint | 27 Jan 2023

Some stringing is unavoidable (especially for bowden setups), but excessive stringing is usually settings related. If you have not done so, go through this guide and make sure 'automatic slicer settings' are used and correctly configured. If you are using Prusa Slicer, make sure you enable 'verbose gcode'. The smart layer trigger is usually your best bet, or 'snap to print' if you are more interested in quality vs a perfect timelapse. Lastly, check out this official guide on print quality. Good luck!

OctoPrint

Posts with mentions or reviews of OctoPrint. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-12-05.

How could I send .gcode wirelessly
1 project | /r/3Dprinting | 11 Dec 2023

The cheapest way is to use OctoPrint. Octoprint itself is free, and although it's often run on a Raspberry Pi, it can be installed on many things, such as an old laptop runing Linux or even Windows, or a small single-board computer. OctoPrint would connect to the printer using a USB cable, and you'd send the slicer output to Octoprint over your WiFi.
List of your reverse proxied services
29 projects | /r/selfhosted | 5 Dec 2023

Octoprint
Error when manually trying to run octoprint from Orange Pi
1 project | /r/octoprint | 10 Nov 2023

2023-11-08 14:10:57,263 - octoprint.util.connectivity.connectivity_checker - INF O - Resolving octoprint.org is working
Raspberry Pi 5
13 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 27 Sep 2023

- Two LibreELEC (https://libreelec.tv/) mediaplayers in house (yes, one is not enough in my big family).
- One for hosting low usage applications at home network (Unifi controller and some more).
- Octoprint (https://octoprint.org) connected to the 3d-printer.
- One on my desk for hardware hacking – mostly as just a PC with GPIO.
- Some Raspberry Pi Zeros as security cameras.
[3D Printer] (Microcenter In-Store Only) Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer - $99.99 ($279.00-$179.01)
1 project | /r/buildapcsales | 10 Jul 2023

Really quite easy, especially if you have ever dealt with a raspberry pi before. Once installed & set up, you manage everything over a web interface. I even added a webcam to it in order to see what's going on. Check out https://octoprint.org/
Aquila X2 locking up after printing crash
1 project | /r/VoxelabAquila | 5 Jul 2023

For other devices it can be harder, there are guides for installing on Linux on the octoprint website (I use an old laptop running Linux Mint). If using an old Android phone look for Octo4A.
Octoprint 1.9.1
1 project | /r/Boiling_Steam | 27 Jun 2023
Just bought a Ender 3 Neo
1 project | /r/Ender3_Neo_Users | 23 Jun 2023

I’d just get Octoprint setup and a camera for it
Comunicación entre web e impresoras 3d
1 project | /r/devsarg | 20 Jun 2023
ELEGOO Neptune 3 Pro kabellos ?
1 project | /r/3DDruck | 12 Jun 2023

What are some alternatives?

When comparing Octolapse and OctoPrint you can also consider the following projects:

Cura-OctoPrintPlugin - Cura plugin which enables printing directly to OctoPrint and monitoring the process

mainsail - Mainsail is the popular web interface for managing and controlling 3D printers with Klipper.

OctoPrint-OctoEverywhere - Cloud Empower Your OctoPrint Or Klipper 3D Printer With Free, Private, And Secure OctoPrint Remote Access, AI-Powered Print Failure Detection, Real-time Notifications, Live Streaming, and More!

moonraker - Web API Server for Klipper

OctoPrint-Pushover - A Pushover plugin for OctoPrint

octo4a - Use your old Android device as an OctoPrint server.

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

BIGTREETECH-SKR-mini-E3 - BIGTREETECH SKR-mini-E3 motherboard is a ultra-quiet, low-power, high-quality 3D printing machine control board. It is launched by the 3D printing team of Shenzhen BIGTREE technology co., LTD. This board is specially tailored for Ender 3 printer, perfectly replacing the original Ender3 printer motherboard.

OctoPrint-MeatPack - Easy, fast, effective, and automatic g-code compression!

klipper - Klipper is a 3d-printer firmware

gcode-streamer - G-Code streamer for Prusa i3 3D printers over serial/USB port

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.