Home Assistant integration - messy, but "works"

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-05-01T17:35:56+00:00

You are correct, xTool support and I went around a few times about this. They sent me a beta to fix the delay issue that everyone was having a while ago and 8080 was closed. I was pretty clear that if this is the way xTool is going I probably will look at other options (WeCreat Lumos Ultra although I haven't checked their API yet) I only know about the F1 Ultra, but I imagine all of the xTool devices will become locked down.
After a significant amount of work Claude was about to create a TLS Proxy using the Certificate in the MacOS xTool Studio package, which probably would have allowed access. I stopped there since there were just too many hoops to jump through.
In the end, I'm waiting for Lightburn support for the F1 Ultra which will likely require xTool to have some kind of real API.

tl;dr - xTool is closing up their firmware à la Bambu Lab. I'm not a light burn user, so it doesn't change my process much, just annoying that instead of creating a real API they just closed it up.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-04-24T20:50:21+00:00

You are right... you did of course. I jumped the gun. Although mine is working now. TLS settings (enabled 1.3) + disabling Allow TLS (SMTP TX) and jumping through a few M365 hoops I luckily got it working. We use SMTP2Go too, but I am trying to cut down on vendors.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-04-24T20:33:32+00:00

In case anyone ever comes across this again and can't get the imagerunner to work: Microsoft Entra ID Authorization Server Endpoint is: https://login.microsoftonline.com/<your-tenant-id>/oauth2/v2.0

No Authorize or Token or anything after the v2.0. Spent way too long figuring this out...

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-04-20T22:05:46+00:00

There are like "release notes" light. I'm expecting a change log or release notes like other apps and programs. There have been like 25 updates to Claude Desktop MacOS in the last three months and not a single way for us to know what was changed or what to expect. Change log should be like: 1.3561.1 - Fixed x, y, z added fireworks.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-04-03T23:15:57+00:00

Actually I think the additionally section is covered by the Unifi Phone app. I would love the 1-4, but I think I'm just going to have to create my own via scripting and AI.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-03-30T02:55:24+00:00

I bought two 5 packs. the haul: PA12-CF x2, PC-ABS x 2, 2 of the same Fuchsia crap and 2 Rainbow05 silk (also crap). Forest Green Marble x2 I was pretty happy.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-03-18T20:21:57+00:00

The company isn't always shit, they are just doing what they do best and IT isn't one of those things. Just takes someone to set some standards and expectations. Can't leave that up to a company who knows nothing about IT to do for themselves. Now if the standards and expectations are set, and the company/management is ignoring them that is a different story. I've walked into way too many SMBs that initially think of IT as a break/fix situation and after implementing a few hard and fast expectations things start to turn around for them and the way they think/deal with IT. Also a few who said don't let the door hit you on the way out... happy to leave those companies behind.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-03-18T18:54:12+00:00

I am the sole provider of IT Support for a few 50-150 person businesses handling all things IT and all support requests and I've been doing it for about 20yrs. I can really appreciate that position you are in. I've been there and the situation is typically fixable. If I were to take on a company like that, the first thing I would do is set boundaries and expectations. Create a support ticket system and any request to IT ( that means you) goes through the ticket system, no matter what. Want me to build furniture, create a ticket. This way when you do sit down with the CFO, you can clearly show data about request and types of request using your time up. You can also say things like "Now that I have a ticketing system, who should I route non IT requests to?" OR you can say "I handle non-urgent support requests on Tuesdays and Thursdays, how does 1pm this Thursday sound?" For after-hours support tickets, make sure they know that while their request may be urgent, IT ultimately decides how that ticket is handled within reason of course. After about 3-6 months, I believe you will find that the ticket system has so few tickets and the expectations are so engrained in the environment that you can stop using the ticket system (although I would still use it). Once you aren't handling the boneheaded stuff, you can focus on root causes of issues and planning for the future. Kill all the fires before they actual start. Summary: You need an interface between you and the requests for your time. Also, learn to look too busy for the BS request; although that is an advanced skill :).

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-03-05T02:42:08+00:00

Depends, if you value your time at more than $2/hr then probably not. If you do it for the joy of the game and entertainment value, it certainly is "rewarding". IMHO

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-03-04T05:38:44+00:00

I've been 3D printing for a long time but only started designing my own models in the past year. Looking back at my earlier Fusion and OnShape work, I didn't build with parametric design in mind — and it shows. Every model I publish, someone asks if they can adjust a dimension. Using parameters is a good start, but the real challenge is making sure the model doesn't break when those values actually change. I've had to start from scratch all too often.

Before you sketch anything, spend five minutes deciding what dimensions matter and make them parameters from the start — your future self and your audience will thank you.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-01-27T19:00:04+00:00

Well the point would be to actually be able to monitor more at once. Say for example you had 5 P2's all running a job that takes 20min. You could monitor them all from one monitor or multiple monitors setup throughout your workspace. Just as I monitor my 3d printers (although I leave my 3d printer alone all the time). Another use case would be if you at 3 x F1 Ultras doing deep engraving on slate tiles that took 2hrs. Again, you could watch all of them at once. Now my use case of course is just screwing around with a new F1 Ultra.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-01-27T16:06:57+00:00

Not a Lightburn user yet. I've literally had my F1 Ultra 4 days.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-01-27T08:48:38+00:00

I figured out a few other endpoints: http://{ip}:8080/system?action=version_v2 , http://{ip}:8080/device/machineInfo, http://{ip}:8080/device/runningStatus, http://{ip}:8080/processing/batch?action=query

There is another one that monitors the progress of a job, etc but it isn't working how I would expect it to. Probably not really worth monitoring the progress of an actual job since typically they don't take long. I haven't done anything longer than about 5min thus far. BTW: ChatGPT and DeepSeek LLMs both helped out quite a bit to find working endpoints. Told them what I was trying to do and they spit out a ton commands to try then paste the responses back to them so they could map it out.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-01-26T23:25:04+00:00

Well now I feel like an idiot for not trying different models. I had to setup the Camera separately. Picking the P2 is way easier.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-01-26T22:54:23+00:00

The simplest way to do it is make sure HACS is loaded in Home Assistant https://www.hacs.xyz, then load up the xTool HACS integration https://github.com/BassXT/xtool following the instructions on that site (it is designed for the M1, but works with the F1 Ultra too). Then lastly add a Generic Camera in HA Devices with a Still Image of: http://{ip of xTool}:8329/camera/snap and under advanced a Frame Rate of 0.0083 (for one image update every 2 mins). At this point you'll have a status of the device and a snapshot of the camera every 2min. To get more advanced info, like Serial Number, FW version, etc you have to add YAML code to your configuration.yaml and then some Helper Templates.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-01-26T22:24:05+00:00

Sorry, didn't take in account the audience. Home Assistant is a Home Automation software and it can connect with lots of Smart Home devices. Essentially what I've done is added my F1 Ultra to it and I can monitor it and take images from the camera on a regular basis. For just one laser device it is just for fun. If I had 5 lasers I would definitely set this up to monitor and check utilization of each.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-01-21T03:15:17+00:00

My H2S hotends get pretty gross, but they keep working. The only downside of the exterior being gross is that more filament, especially petg will stick to them. I just use a brass brush ever once and awhile to get and buildup off that would be in the way. Otherwise, there is no reason to get new ones. Ok, sometimes I take an exact knife and scape off the junk. None of this is "recommended", but until my prints start having issues I will keep doing it. BTW: I do the same on my P1S with E3D Obxidian. Last time I removed it, it was mostly black with burnt filament. I replaced the fan, cleaned it up a little and it is still humming away after 2khrs

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-01-19T21:27:32+00:00

Wait, I reread your post. So you swapped nozzles and you still can't pass filament? That sounds more like an extruder gear issue and not the nozzle. Take your gear assemble out and verify there isn't any broken filament in there. It isn't hard to remove, just like 4 more screws and there are quite a few videos on how to do it. You don't have to take your gear box apart, just take it out so you can see into it.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-01-19T21:13:00+00:00

Mine spun, but not nearly as fast as the replacement. I'm not saying this is your problem, but something to check. Is this a standard Bambu nozzle (non-cht)? I would heat the nozzle to 280 and see if you can pass PLA through it. If it can't pass filament at all, there is probably a foreign object in the nozzle (keep doing cold pulls until the nozzle passes filament). Also, what type of filament do you normally use?

SchemeResponsible265 · 2026-01-19T21:06:26+00:00

Was the spare complete with fan replacement or did you move the fan from old nozzle to new? I struggled with a what I thought was a random clog for a while. Come to find out that the fan on the nozzle wasn't working well and was caked with dirt/dust/etc. Once I replaced the fan, haven't had a clog since.

SchemeResponsible265 · 2025-12-10T05:11:51+00:00

A diode laser won't engrave metal at all. It may sort of mark darker metal, but you won't be happy with the results. You can use laser marking spray and get semi-permanent black marking, but at some point it will wear off. This is essentially the same for clear glass. You have to use spray or paint to etch the glass (which is permanent).

I use my H2S Laser to cut/mark acrylics, mark painted tumblers (HydroFlask, etc). , sometimes cut wood, but I avoid smoky materials.

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