Connecting to the Host via SSH

Power Off Operation

Before starting, completely power off the printer and disconnect the power supply. Do not plug or unplug wiring harnesses, organize interface wiring, or touch terminals while the device is powered on.

Danger

This document only applies to the FLY host.
If you are compiling and flashing firmware, please refer to the network connection guide instead of the serial connection guide.

You can connect to the device via serial or Wi-Fi.
Please prepare MobaXterm Personal or other SSH terminal tool in advance.
Please confirm that the SD card or M2WE has System corresponding to the host computer flashed.
If the host computer fails to start normally, please remove peripherals such as drivers, limit switches, fans, etc.!!!
Finally, please connect to SSH over the network to compile the firmware!!
For firmware compilation, please refer to the tutorial on connecting the host computer via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable

Installing the System Storage Card

Ensure the system card has the corresponding system flashed; otherwise, the system will not boot.

Schematic diagram of installing M2WE onto PI-V3
Diagram of installing the TF card into the PI-V3

Installing the Antenna

Install the antenna for the M2WE or 2.4G WiFi module.

Caution

The FLY-Pi V3 can use the M2WE Wi-Fi module, a compatible 2.4G Wi-Fi module, or a driver-free USB Wi-Fi module to connect to a wireless network.
Please note that the host does not support Wi-Fi with Chinese names, nor does it support combined 2.4G and 5G dual-band Wi-Fi.

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The red arrow indicates the Wi-Fi antenna connector.
The Wi-Fi antenna connector is ipex1.
Please install the antenna onto the M2WE, otherwise, poor signal may prevent connection to the router.

Power Supply

Use a USB Type-c cable to connect the FLY host to your computer.
Ensure that the USB Type-C supports data transfer!
The indicator light will flash rapidly after the system starts!!
Flashing indicates that the system has booted.

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Connecting via SSH

Connect via Web Page
Serial Connection
Network Connection

Connecting to Host Machine SSH via Serial Port Using Web Page

Connect the host machine to the computer via USB, then click Device Connect below.
If successful, USB Serial or a similar device will be displayed.
Select the corresponding device, then click Connect.
A prompt will appear upon successful connection.
FlyOS-FAST default username is root, default password is mellow.
Starting from version V1.3.2, the FAST system automatically logs in via serial connection by double-clicking or pressing Enter twice consecutively.
The content shown in the image below will appear after pressing Enter.

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Tip

The interface below indicates successful login.
The FAST system updated the following style after version V1.3.0.

Click here to access the web serial terminal tool

Connecting to Host Machine SSH via Serial Port

If the host machine is properly connected to the computer, open Device Manager to see the CH340 port.

Open MobaXterm and configure as follows. Select the port previously seen in Device Manager.

Please note that Speed(bps)* must be set to 115200.

If everything is normal, the boot screen will appear.
Wait a moment; the system is booted when this screen appears.

If after a few minutes, the screen shows nothing like the image below, press Enter a few times.

FlyOS-FAST default username is root, default password is mellow.
Starting from version V1.3.2, the FAST system automatically logs in via serial connection by double-clicking or pressing Enter twice consecutively.
The content shown in the image below will appear after pressing Enter.

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Tip

The interface below indicates successful login.
The FAST system updated the following style after version V1.3.0.

To view the device IP, ensure a network cable or Wi-Fi is connected. Connect WIFI

Connecting to Host Machine SSH via Network IP

Log into the router admin panel that the host machine is connected to, unless you know the host machine's IP address.
Ensure you know the host machine's username and password.
FlyOS-FAST default username is root, default password is mellow.
If the motherboard has started and is connected to the network, you can connect to SSH using the following method.
Open MobaXterm and configure as follows. Fill in the IP viewed previously, or check it in the router admin panel.

Note: Step 4 here requires entering the host machine's username.

The first time you connect, this window will pop up. Click Accept.

You will be prompted to enter the password. Enter the host machine's password and press Enter.

Note: The password entered here is invisible. Just press Enter after typing.

For the FLY-FAST system, username is root, password is mellow.

Tip

The interface below indicates successful login.
The FAST system updated the following style after version V1.3.0.

Installing the System Storage Card​

Installing the Antenna​

Power Supply​

Connecting via SSH​

Connecting to Host Machine SSH via Serial Port Using Web Page​

Connecting to Host Machine SSH via Serial Port​

Connecting to Host Machine SSH via Network IP​