Requirements

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This section provides the necessary hardware, software, and information to convert your stock X-3 series printer into a FreeDi printer.

Hardware Requirements

1. MicroSD Card

Format: FAT32
Storage: Minimum 16MB; maximum 32GB.
Note: Larger microSD cards may work if you create a partition not exceeding 32GB.

2. Storage for the Operating System (OS) and Software

You have several options:

Option A: Use the original EMMC flash with a Makerbase MKS EMMC Adapter 1.0
Option B: Use the original EMMC flash with a Makerbase MKS EMMC-ADAPTER V2 USB 3.0 Reader
Option C: Use a standard USB flash drive.
While slower than an EMMC, it is a simpler option for getting your hands on this project because you might have a spare one already.
Recommendation: For long-term use, an EMMC flash drive is advised.
Optional: If you want more storage, you may consider purchasing a new EMMC memory card with a reader as kit (e.g., 32GB instead of 8GB).

Software Requirements

SSH Terminal: To connect to your printer for the installation process.
- Recommendation: PuTTY for Windows users.
Image Writing Tool: Required to write images to USB/EMMC.
- Recommended: Win32DiskImager or balenaEtcher.
SFTP Client: Handy or necessary depending on your setup.
- Recommendation: WinSCP for Windows users.

Required Information

Printer IP Address: You'll need the IP address of your printer to connect via SSH.
Default Login Credentials:
- User: mks
- Password: makerbase