Kraken: A new iOS client for OctoPrint

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It's interesting and a lot better then the version that's out there.

My one issue that I have is when I set a temp. It automatically goes back to the dashboard. Would it be possible to have an option or make it stay in the controls? I mainly use this option when I'm calibrating or working on the machine and the computer isn't close by to make the Octoprint adjustments.

It would also be nice to see what the current temps are on the dashboard. Also another setting to allow the view or hiding the feature?

Otherwise, nice app so far. I'll put out more as I use it more.

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That could also be a use for shortcuts - Set up a shortcut "hey Siri, set hot end temperature" -> Siri responds asking for input -> you say a number "Two hundred and twenty" -> Convert that to a number and input to Kraken which sets the temp on the printer (and the same for bed temp, raise the z-axis etc) could be useful when calibrating and tinkering, interacting hands free with octoprint could be really neat

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Thanks for the feedback, I will update it to keep you on the control tab after changing temperatures.

The dashboard does show the current temperature for all hotends and the heated bed. Or do you mean on the control tab?

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Thanks for the tip on that but the environment I work in would be annoying at best. I'll keep this in mind for at home though. :slight_smile: Cheers

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I've noticed that the first one I put in will not display temps. However, the second one I added does have temps on it. I've since changed API's from Octoprint and deleted and re-added the printer. It's a bit confusing. Both Octoprint's are exactly the same outside of the IP address and API key. When I get more time this weekend, I'll try to reinstall Octoprint on it and see where it gets me.

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Looks promising !

Do you have a screenshot of how multiple printers feature looks like ?

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Sure, if you check out the app store link there's screenshots showing it: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kraken-for-octoprint/id1472939486

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Hello... How do i do to use it from the web (not local) ?
Mattias

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Nice looking App, does the Pro version support Landscape Display (I use it on an iPad), or is that planned for the future?
Cheers.

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Hi Mattias_Lindgren, there is nothing special about Kraken that lets you connect over the web. I recommend using a VPN. More info on connecting here: OctoPrint.org - A Guide To Safe Remote Access of OctoPrint

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Hey Eric, landscape/iPad is not something Kraken supports currently but is on the roadmap!

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Looks really great but just searching for "Kraken" in the App Store gives lots of hits for Bitcoin apps but not your app.

Suggest a friendly name change to "KrakenPrint"?

K

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It already has the friendly name Kraken for OctoPrint :slight_smile:
I guess if you just search for Kraken Octoprint you will also find it (got no apple device - can't test it :slight_smile: )

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My goal here is for people searching for "octoprint" in the app store can find the app, where it does rank pretty highly. I guess if you already know the name of the app and what it's for then you won't have much trouble finding it.

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First of all, I really like the app.

Are you still taking feedback on Kraken?

If so, the features that I think that it needs are as follows:

  1. Native iPad support
  2. A view that streams the cameras from all of your servers at the same time
  3. The ability to see/search/sort the meta data from the gcode tab (I would love to be able to support by last printed or even to be able too see that info from the view)

And a little bug report. I have 6 printers in the app and two of them will not show me the camera feed in your app but it works fine directly from the browser interface and The Spaghetti Detective. One is a pi camera and the other is a USB webcam.

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@tenthrow Thanks for the feedback! I love all these ideas; look for 2 and 3 to be added soon.

The webcam issue has been plaguing some of our users. Do you have an email I can reach you at for further troubleshooting? I'd love to get to the bottom of this.

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Awesome! I sent a PM.

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I just bought your app and look forward to future updates. It's very nice so far but I can't find the "3D Touch shortcuts" and I have a 3D Touch installed and enabled.
Is there a preferred method to add feature requests? I look forward to the native iPad support.
Thanks.

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@markyodo Hello, glad you're enjoying it so far. 3D Touch shortcuts are available in Kraken Pro. Once you've upgraded, you can force touch/long press on the app icon to access the shortcuts. Hope that helps!

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I did purchase and Oh Ok, I read this wrong I thought you meant shortcuts for 3D Touch sensor / BLTouch. LOL sorry for that confusion. Well you can add that as my first feature request, a button that will push gcode for bed leveling :smiley: Or maybe a "shortcuts" section in your app where we can create favorites for common gcode that can be saved as a button for execution.