Once booted it should be connected to your WiFi, make a note of the IP address. In this file add the following (and update the SSID and password accordingly): allow-hotplug wlan0

Now you need to setup your WiFi connection:

In this file you need to add two lines: network: Now we need to setup the network connection, this is so you don't have to use the Astroprint hotspot which doesn't work with the onboard WiFi in either the RPi Zero W or RPi 3. If you're using the RPi Zero W camera (as we are) you'll need to enable it through:

Run the following commands (one at a time).

Insert SD card into your Raspberry Pi 2 or 3 (with a tested and working internet connection).

We like to use Etcher as it's quick, easy and works flawlessly. You'll need a Raspberry Pi 2 or 3 with a tested and working internet connnection.ĭownload the AstroBox Raspberry Pi image and write to your SD card.

It's a little more complicated than setting up Octoprint but it's not too scary. After we'd setup Octoprint on our Raspberry Pi Zero W (see this post) we decided to give Astroprint a try on the board too.

Octoprint on raspberry pi zero w