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Getting Started with OpenNept4une

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Prerequisites

  • Acquire an eMMC to USB Adapter: MKS USB3 Adapter - AliExpress or Adapter with spare eMMC - AliExpress.
  • Connect the printer via Ethernet and note the IP address.
  • Power off the printer and access the Mainboard by removing all silver screws securing the underside panel.
  • Remove the two screws securing the eMMC module and safely lift it free.
  • For N4 or N4Pro users ONLY, determine your Stepper & PCB Version.
  • If your printer lacks an externally accessible microSD slot (normally located on the front I/O panel to the left of the USB-C port)
    follow these instructions: Hidden microSD Access.

Flashing OpenNept4une

Download and Preparation:

Installation:

  • Reinsert the eMMC into the mainboard.
  • If your printer now features an externally accessible microSD slot, reattach the access panel to the printer.
  • Power on the printer and connect via SSH using: ssh mks@YOUR-PRINTERS-IP. Password: makerbase.

Initial Configurations & Updates

  • Execute the Kiauh script with:
    ~/kiauh/kiauh.sh
  • Select menu Option 2, update all programs, then exit kiauh.
  • Update and run the OpenNept4une script:
    cd ~/OpenNept4une/ && git fetch --all && git reset --hard origin/main && git clean -fd
    Followed by
    ~/OpenNept4une/OpenNept4une.sh
    Select Option (1) to install the latest printer configurations and accept updates to other configurations as prompted

Update Klipper MCUs:

  • After a reboot run
    opennept4une
    
  • Select Menu Option 4) Update MCU & Virtual MCU Firmware to update MCUs.
  • Select Option 4 ALL (If you don't have a pico USB accelerometer Skip when prompted)
  • Follow the instructions within the script to complete

Post-Installation Setup

Configure WiFi & Install the display (Touch-screen):

  • To configure WiFi / to install the touch-screen service, re-run;
    opennept4une
  • Select Option (2) in the OpenNept4une menu for WiFi and Option (5) for touch-screen install
  • Enusre your touch-screen is on the latest Elegoo firmware, either UI v1.2.11 or UI v1.2.12 Download Here

Timezone Configuration:

  • Set the correct timezone through Armbian configuration:
    sudo armbian-config
    Then navigate to Personal > Timezone.

Importing OrcaSlicer Profiles

  • Download & install the latest Official Release OrcaSlicer
  • Configure your Printer Model in Orca with 0.4mm nozzle and PLA default presets
  • Check / Confirm Bambu Network Engine install
  • Download the latest OrcaSlicer Profiles
  • In OrcaSlicer click [File > Import > Import Configs...]
  • Within each of the three dropdown menus on the left for Printer, Filament & Process select the OpenNept4une User preset
  • Click the WiFi symbol to the right of the Printer preset dropdown, enter your printer's IP to enable network .gcode upload

Klipper & OrcaSlicer Printer Calibration

Here


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