Need help/guidance using octoprint VM as hassio debug setup

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Hi all,

As most of my home automation code gets written and debugged when I’m not home… I don’t like to mess around remotely with an actual 3D printer.

I figured I could install octoprint on a VirtualBox setup and link that to hassio. I tried adding the basic setup which had already worked for my JGAurora octopi.

# Printer 1: Virtual Printer
- name: VirtualPrinter
  host: !secret secret_octopi_virtual_host
  api_key: !secret secret_octopi_virtual_api
  port: 5000
  ssl: false
  bed: true
  number_of_tools: 1
  sensors:
    monitored_conditions:
      - "Current State"
      - "Job Percentage"
  binary_sensors:
    monitored_conditions:
      - "Printing"
      - "Printing Error"

# Printer 2: JGAurora A5
- name: JGAurora
  host: !secret secret_octopi_host
  api_key: !secret secret_octopi_api
  ssl: false
  sensors:
    monitored_conditions:
      - "Current State"
      - "Job Percentage"
  binary_sensors:
    monitored_conditions:
      - "Printing"
      - "Printing Error"

However if I use the virtualprinter function at the octiprint gui and start “printing” it still shows as “printer off”.
Anyone knows whether this is spec and I can’t debug using the virtual printer setup? Or could someone give me a push in the right direction pls? :slight_smile:

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Thanks a lot!

Just some extra info regarding OctoPrint on VirtualBox but accessing it from host system.
You have to set a second network adapter and set it to “Host-Only Adapter”. This way you get it in the same IP range of the host computer. Checking the IP settings allows you to access it from host over port 5000.
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And for those of dirty minds such as mine: the handcuffs print was to keep my 3 & 4yo’s from actually locking my hands :laughing:

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Not sure yet if it’s fixed, but I clearly made an error at the network settings part. Should be bridged to be able to reach from another device in the network. I only checked on the host computer and that’s why I was able te reach it using “Host Only Adapter” …

If it’s working, I’ll change my post to a full guide on how to do it!

Wooot woooooot!
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The trick was indeed to set the network adapter to bridged.

I’m trying to get controls such as homing in there (seen some awesome examples as a showcase/guide here). I’ll update this thread as we go.