FIBERPUNK Node Pro Ender User manual

Node Pro - Ender
Quick Start Tutorial
Late update: 10.21.2022

Steps:
●What is in the box
●Preparation for installation
●Printing Case / Shells
●Linking up Node’s Cable
●Installing Case
●Setting up WiFi
●Connect to Node via Web Server
●Test Print

What is in the box
In the Node package you received, the following
parts belong to Node:
●A Node module
●A Type C data cable
●A micro USB cable
●A 5V charging adapter
●8G SD card

Node Layout
1. Reset button.
2. USB Host. (Printer)
3. USB-C power port.
4. SD socket slot.
5. GPIO expansion port.
6. I2C expansion port.
7. UART expansion port.
8. Status light.
9. SD card plug
10. OLED socket slot. (FPC
wiring)

Prepare to set up Node
Tools you need:
●MicroSD/TF card, best to be name brand.
●A computer that can read and write to SD card in FAT32 format (Windows / OSX / Linux)
●microSD/TF Card reader (Ender3 comes with it)
●M4 hex key
●Utility knife
●Needle nose pliers

Printing Node Shell(Just for Ender3 v1,v2)
We created a Node shell for Ender3 v1/v2 to
make it easier to install and organize. This is
optional but recommended print
Please download Node Shell here.
Print parameters:
●0.4mm Nozzle/Extrusion
●0.2mm layer thickness
●15% fill
●3 Top/Bottom Layers
●Print flat as seen on the right

Detect NodePro firmware version
Please confirm the firmware version of your
NodePro before you start using it.
We recommend that you update to the latest
version: 2022-10-19-2008
Please refer this doc to update your firmware:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EhdrxVo
wPHj--iUrkvdkC4d59uzsc6_Up4gLxd3CpAw/edit?
usp=sharing

Node holder Installation
After installing the Node case, we need to install
the Node holder to the Ender3 machine.
You can also follow this guide to complete the
installation:

Connection between Node and printer
To connect the Node to the printer, there are two
parts that need to be connected: micro USB and SD
card sockets.
You can also follow this guide to complete the
installation:

Configure Wi-Fi setting
Node can be easily set up by storing WiFi setting in a text file at the root directory of the microSD card.
During boot up, Node will load the configuration file and connect with the latest setting.
Steps for
1. Connect the microSD Card to a computer using card reader (also included with Ender 3 printers)
2. Format microSD card to FAT32. Please use this card only exclusively for printing with Node. Do
not share card with other applications.

Prepare TF card and TF Card Reader
Remove the SD card from the Node.
Considering that the SD card is prone to poor
contact with the card holder, the SD card
configured by Node Pro is a little thicker than the
standard card, which makes it a bit difficult to
remove the SD card.

Remove SD card from Node Pro
If the SD card does not automatically eject after
you press the SD card, please perform the
following actions.
●Loosen the four screws shown in the
picture
●As shown in the picture below on the right,
use your fingernail to remove the SD card

Configure Wi-Fi setting File
The configuration file name is config.txt
Download a generic copy here.
Open the config.txt downloaded in a text editor and you will see this
ssid:wifiname
pass_word:12345678
device_name: Node1
filament_detect:0
0

Enter WiFi setting in config
ssid specify WiFi Access Point name. Change the WiFi name to the name of access point you preferred.
pass_word: Your wifi password. Enter plaintext, this configuration file will be deleted after the wifi is
configured, please don't worry about password leakage. We only support WPA2
device_name: The device name of your Node. In the same local area network, please try to use different
device names for different Nodes.
fliament_detect: Whether to add material break detection sensor. If not, set this value to 0
The last line ends with a 0.
Please note: after each colon, do not have a space to separate text. The last line must add a 0.

config.txt example
If your WiFi app has SSID of mywifi and a passcode is 55558888. And you want this Node to be
identified as SuperNode. Your config.txt would look like:
ssid:mywifi
pass_word:55558888
device_name:SuperNode
filament_detect:0
0

Wifi connect trobule shotting
If you encounter problems during the wifi configuration, please refer to this document to solve.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d0npx5afDLxgP4-HNfVYh5XOkrsUmZphVrDe-s0z2tc/edit?usp=sharing

Insert SD card
After configuring the wifi file of the SD card,
we need to insert the SD card into the Node.

Power on
Node is powered by standard USB 5V power
source to its USB-C port. Please locate and use the
5V charging adapter included in the Node
shipment.
Connect USB Cable to Node Type C port.
*Best to use included USB 5V Charger. Some USB
PD Charger may have over 5V current that could
damage Node.

Confirm the baud rate of the
printer
The default working baud rate of Node is 115200. If
your printer is not using this baud rate, then Node will
not be able to communicate with the printer.
Some known firmware default baud rates:
●Creality stock firmware: 115200
●JyperUI's firmware: 115200
●Professional firmware for Ender3 V2: 250000

Node Status
Node has a status light (highlighted on the right) that
will tells you
●Blinking red: SD card not found
●Steady red light: wifi has not been configured
●Steady green light: wifi configuration
complete
●Steady blue light: printing
You can also find the name and IP of Node on the
screen. In this example, IP is 192.168.2.12