FAQ
What is a Magic Monkey Box?
Magic Monkey Box is a add-on WiFi box for 3D printers. It enables you to 3d print from anytime anywhere through internet or local network. Magic Monkey can slice, store, edit ,print and monitor your 3D files from a browser or mobile phone.
Can I use Magic Monkey without internet connection?
The Magic Monkey need internet to active, once activated you can use it with online or offline mode. Just make sure your Magic Monkey and your PC or mobile are within the same LAN.
Is your software open source?
No, not yet, but it will be, we plan to open source the software gradually.
What are the technique specifications
CPU: 900MHz quad core ARM Cortex-A7 CPU
RAM: 1GB RAM
Storage: 8Gb
10/100 Ethernet port.
How much will shipping/delivery cost?
We charge for $25 for worldwide shipping.Yes that’s right, a flat rate of $25 for worldwide shipping.
What is a Cloud Slicer?
A cloud slicer means to slice from a browser or a mobile app, no need to download software, you can access edit and print 3D files anywhere with internet.
Can I change print setting?
Of course you can. You can use the preset settings or tune every parameters to suit your printer.
Can I use a webcam to monitor the printing process?
Certainly Yes, Magic Monkey supports compatible USB Camera,you can simply plugin and start to monitor your 3d printer.
How do I update my magic monkey software?
When there is a new release, Magic Monkey can update automatically if connected with internet. You can always update it manually if you prefer.
What cameras can I use with Magic Monkey?
Basically USB cameras compatible with Linux will be OK for Magic Monkey
What kind of plug do you support?
We support US, UK, Europe and China plugs, if your local plug is not compatible , sorry for the inconvenience, but you can always buy one from a local electronic store, or amazon or ebay. It is cheap! Just make sure it is 2A 5V and the end of it has a microUSB plug.
Can I print directly from Gcode?
Yes, you can!