Introduction
Please read before proceeding to avoid damaging the controller and voiding your warranty
- Avoid connecting the Controller via USB when you do not need to. (Except when instructed to in the guides)
- Always unplug the WorkBee Power Supply before connecting the USB Cable.
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Do not follow this guide if you have the Ethernet version. Please skip to this guide: 1. Connecting your Controller to a Network - Ethernet
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Connect the Controller to your Mac with the USB cable provided. Do not connect the power supply at this stage.
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Download and Install SerialTools from the Apple App Store here.
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Open SerialTools and configure the correct Serial Port.
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The correct Serial Port will be named something like 'usbmodem1411'
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Change the Baud Rate to 115200.
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Tick 'Local Echo'
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Once configured press Connect to connect to your Controller.
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Once connected SerialTools will continue scrolling 'WiFi reported error: no known networks found WiFi module is idle'
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To stop this, quickly type the command 'M552 S0' and press enter to send it to the Duet.
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The scrolling should stop.
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Once the scrolling has stopped, type the command 'M115' and press enter to send it to the Controller.
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The Controller will return the firmware version being used, confirming the connection to the Controller.
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If on MacOS, on the top bar of the SerialTools application, go to Edit > Substitutions > Untick "Smart Quotes"
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Leave the USB Cable plugged in and SerialTools open for the next guide.
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Hopefully, that went ok!
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Guide Complete - Proceed to 2. Connecting your Controller to a Network - Wifi
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