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FLY Host Computer Usage Instructions

Precautions:​

  • Ensure that the host computer is powered off before installing the expansion board.
  • Avoid using the expansion board in humid or dusty environments.
  • When installing the screen, do not plug or unplug while powered on, and pay attention to the direction of the screen cable to avoid damage.
  • When installing the fan, pay attention to the current and voltage specifications of the fan to avoid damage.
  • The FLY host computer can only use the middle RS232 interface, FAN port, and FPC screen interface!!!
  • For FLY host computers, the compatible G2T host computers are PI V2, C8, and PRO X10
  • The Gemini series and PI V1 are not compatible

Installing G2T​

  • Below is a reference
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  • Reference wiring
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Method for Connecting Tool Board via Onboard RS232​

  • After flashing the latest system on the FLY host computer, access Host Computer IP+:9999

  • The FLY host computer can only use the middle RS232 interface, FAN port, and FPC screen interface!!!

  • In the system settings, find UART1, save, and reboot

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  • Below is the reference configuration

    [mcu] 
    serial: /dev/ttyS1
    baud: 250000
    restart_method:command

Using Onboard 5V Fan​

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[mcu host]         
serial: /tmp/klipper_host_mcu 

[temperature_sensor FLY Pi]
sensor_type: temperature_host

[temperature_fan core_fan]      # Host computer cooling fan
pin: host:gpiochip1/gpio102     # Host computer fan pin
max_power: 1.0
sensor_type: temperature_host   # Set to host computer main control temperature
control:watermark               # Control method
target_temp: 48                 # Host computer cooling fan start temperature
min_temp: 0                     # Minimum temperature, error if below this
max_temp: 90                    # Maximum temperature, error if above this
off_below: 0.10
kick_start_time: 0.50
max_speed: 0.8                  # Maximum speed, 80% of full power operation
min_speed: 0.3                  # Minimum speed, 30% of full power operation

Screen Usage Method​

  • After flashing the latest system on the FLY host computer, access Host Computer IP+:9999
    • fly-tft-v2-c is for 3.5-inch TFT capacitive screen selection
    • fly-tft-v2-r is for 3.5-inch TFT resistive screen selection
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Screen Installation​

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Model Download

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