Logging In

1. Open your web browser and navigate to the Apollo UI address
2. Enter your password on the login screen
3. Click Login to access the dashboard

First-Time Setup Wizard

For new installations, run the Setup Wizard:

1. Click the Settings button (gear icon) in the top-right
2. Navigate to Setup Wizard in the left sidebar
3. Follow the 4 steps:
   1 Connection - Enter your Duet controller's IP address
   2 Model - Select your machine type (PE320, Pulsar, or Custom)
   3 Beds - Configure the number of heated beds
   4 I/O Config - Set up GPIO pins for robot pause and pellet feeders
4. Click Save Configuration to apply settings

Dashboard Overview

Understanding Heater Cards

Each heater card displays real-time temperature information:

Adjusting a Heater

Click any heater card to open the editor:

Emergency Controls

Clearing Heater Faults

When a heater enters Fault state:

1. A fault modal will appear showing affected heaters
2. Click Clear Fault next to each heater
3. The heater returns to Off state
4. Investigate the cause before reactivating

Graph Controls

Interacting with the Graph

• Hover over the graph to see exact temperatures at any point
• Click legend items to show/hide individual heater lines
• Fullscreen - Click the expand button for a larger view

What is the Material Library?

The Material Library stores temperature presets for different materials. Create presets once and apply them with one click.

Adding a New Material

1. Click the + Add Material card
2. Enter the material name (e.g., "PLA", "PETG", "ABS")
3. Fill in temperatures for each zone:
   Top Middle Bottom Nozzle Bed
4. Click Save

Applying Material Temperatures

Opening Camera View

Click the Cameras button in the status bar to open the full-screen camera overlay.

Camera Tile Controls

Recording & Timelapse

• Video Recording - Up to 5 minutes per clip
• Timelapse - Frames captured at configurable intervals
• Snapshots - Instant image capture

Bandwidth Mode

Toggle between Normal and Low BW modes using the WiFi icon button in the camera overlay header.

Using the Feed Dialog

1. Click Feed Hopper to open the pellet feeder control
2. Set Duration using the slider (1 second to 5 minutes)
3. Select Target:
   • Dryer - Feed pellets to dryer hopper
   • Extruder - Feed pellets directly to extruder
4. Click Start Feed
5. To cancel, click Stop Feed at any time

What is Remote Access?

Remote access uses ngrok to create a secure tunnel, allowing you to control your machine from anywhere with an internet connection - even outside your local network.

Enabling Remote Access

1. Go to Settings > Remote Access
2. Enter your ngrok Auth Token (get one free at ngrok.com)
3. Optionally set a custom Domain for a permanent URL
4. Toggle Enable ngrok to On
5. Your remote URL will appear once connected

Security Considerations

• Change the default password immediately
• Use a custom ngrok domain for consistent access
• Disable remote access when not needed

Filter Cleaning Schedule

The system tracks pellet feed cycles and reminds you when filters need cleaning. Regular maintenance prevents clogs and ensures consistent material flow.

Dryer Filter Cleaning

1. When prompted, power off the dryer
2. Remove and clean the filter
3. Reinstall the filter securely
4. Click Mark as Cleaned to reset the counter

Extruder Cleaning

The extruder feed path should be cleaned periodically to prevent material buildup. Follow the same process as dryer cleaning when prompted.

Maintenance History

View past maintenance events in Settings > Maintenance. The history shows when each component was last cleaned and helps track maintenance patterns.

What is PID Tuning?

PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) tuning optimizes how heaters reach and maintain target temperatures. Proper tuning prevents overshooting, oscillation, and slow heating.

When to Run Auto-Tune

• After replacing a heater cartridge or thermistor
• If temperatures oscillate around the target
• If heaters are slow to reach target
• After significant hardware changes

Running Auto-Tune

1. Go to Settings > Heater Tuning
2. Select the heater zone to tune
3. Set the target temperature (use your typical operating temp)
4. Click Start Auto-Tune
5. Wait for the process to complete (several minutes)
6. New PID values are automatically saved

Connection Issues

The status indicator in the top-left shows your connection state:

Heater Faults

Common causes of heater faults:

• Temperature sensor failure - Check thermistor wiring
• Heater wire issue - Inspect heater cartridge connections
• PID tuning needed - Run auto-tune in Settings > Heater Tuning

Camera Not Working

• For USB cameras: Ensure ffmpeg is installed on the server
• For IP cameras: Verify the stream URL is correct
• Check that cameras are enabled in Settings > Cameras

Can't Log In

• Default password: RapidFusionPE320
• Password is case-sensitive - check caps lock
• Try clearing browser cookies

Status Indicator Colors

Common Tasks

Tips

• Use Material Presets to save time with commonly used materials
• Monitor the Graph - temperature trends can reveal issues early
• Follow dryer filter cleaning schedules for best performance
• Keep software updated for bug fixes and new features
• Use Camera Timelapse for monitoring long prints