Connecting to Smoothie

Circuit Connection

This documentation is currently being developed.

Available connection methods

Smoothie supports multiple ways to connect and communicate:

  • USB - See the USB documentation for details on USB serial communication

  • Ethernet - See the Network documentation for Ethernet connectivity

  • UART - See the UART documentation for serial UART communication

  • Bluetooth - See the Bluetooth Serial documentation for wireless connectivity

  • WiFi - See the WiFi documentation for wireless network connectivity

Each connection method has its own advantages and use cases.

Getting started

For most users, the simplest way to connect is via USB:

  1. Connect your Smoothieboard to your computer using a USB cable

  2. Install the appropriate Windows drivers if needed

  3. Use host software like Pronterface or bCNC to communicate with the board

  4. See Console Commands for available commands

For more advanced setups, consider using Ethernet for more reliable connectivity, especially in electrically noisy environments.