Monitoring & Alerts

Stay informed about your print farm’s status with real-time monitoring and intelligent alerts.

Dashboard Overview

The monitoring dashboard provides:

Live printer status with color-coded indicators
Active job progress with time estimates
Material levels for each printer
Environmental conditions (temperature, humidity)
Recent alerts and notifications

Real-Time Monitoring

Printer Status

Each printer shows:

Current state (printing, idle, error)
Temperature readings (hotend, bed, chamber)
Print progress percentage
Estimated time remaining
Live camera feed (if available)

Job Monitoring

Track jobs in real-time:

Queue position and priority
Current layer and total layers
Material usage
Quality metrics
Historical comparison

Alert Configuration

Alert Types

Critical Alerts:

Print failure detected
Printer offline
Fire/thermal runaway
Material runout

Warning Alerts:

Temperature deviation
Slow progress
Low material
Maintenance due

Info Alerts:

Print completed
Printer idle
Queue empty
Daily summary

Alert Channels

Configure where alerts are sent:

Email: Detailed alerts with links
SMS: Critical alerts only
Push notifications: Mobile app
Slack/Discord: Team channels
Webhook: Custom integrations

Alert Rules

Create custom alert rules:

Rule: High Temperature Warning
Trigger: bed_temp > 110°C
Duration: 5 minutes
Action: Send warning email
Cooldown: 30 minutes

Camera Integration

Supported Cameras

USB webcams
Raspberry Pi Camera
IP cameras (RTSP/HTTP)
OctoPrint camera streams

Camera Features

Live view: Real-time monitoring
Timelapse: Automatic video generation
Snapshots: Progress documentation
ML detection: Failure detection with computer vision

Setting Up Cameras

Connect camera to printer or local network
Navigate to printer settings
Enter camera stream URL
Configure resolution and frame rate
Enable timelapse if desired

Environmental Monitoring

Temperature & Humidity

Monitor environmental conditions:

Ambient temperature
Humidity levels
Trends over time
Alerts for out-of-range conditions

Integration Options

IoT sensors (Zigbee, WiFi)
OctoPrint plugins
Custom API endpoints
Third-party integrations

Performance Monitoring

Success Rate Tracking

Monitor print success metrics:

Overall success rate
Success by printer
Success by material
Failure causes

Utilization Metrics

Track how efficiently your fleet operates:

Printer uptime percentage
Active vs. idle time
Scheduled vs. actual hours
Resource utilization

Quality Metrics

Monitor print quality indicators:

Layer consistency
Temperature stability
Print speed adherence
First-layer success rate

Alert Management

Alert Prioritization

Configure priority levels:

P0 (Critical): Immediate action required
P1 (High): Action needed within 1 hour
P2 (Medium): Action needed within 4 hours
P3 (Low): Review when convenient

Alert Escalation

Set up escalation policies:

Send initial alert to primary contact
If unacknowledged after 15 minutes, escalate to secondary
If still unacknowledged, escalate to manager
Create incident ticket for tracking

Notification Schedules

Control when alerts are sent:

Business hours only
24/7 for critical alerts
Quiet hours (e.g., 10 PM - 6 AM)
Custom schedules per alert type

Historical Data

Data Retention

AutoPrintFarm stores:

Print logs: 1 year
Temperature data: 90 days
Camera snapshots: 30 days
Alerts: Indefinite

Analytics & Reporting

Generate reports on:

Fleet performance trends
Failure analysis
Material consumption
Cost per part

Mobile App

Features

Real-time fleet overview
Push notifications
Quick actions (pause, resume, cancel)
Camera feeds
Alert acknowledgment

Download

iOS: [App Store link]
Android: [Google Play link]

Integration Examples

Slack Integration

// Webhook example
POST https://hooks.slack.com/services/YOUR/WEBHOOK/URL
{
  "text": "Print completed on Prusa-A-01",
  "attachments": [{
    "color": "good",
    "fields": [
      {"title": "Job", "value": "part-123.gcode"},
      {"title": "Duration", "value": "2h 34m"},
      {"title": "Material Used", "value": "45g PLA"}
    ]
  }]
}

Custom Webhook

POST https://your-domain.com/webhook
{
  "event": "print_completed",
  "printer_id": "prusa-a-01",
  "job_id": "job-456",
  "timestamp": "2025-10-06T14:30:00Z",
  "data": {
    "duration_minutes": 154,
    "material_used_g": 45,
    "success": true
  }
}

Best Practices

Alert Fatigue Prevention

Don’t alert on every minor issue
Use appropriate severity levels
Group similar alerts
Set reasonable thresholds
Review and adjust alert rules regularly

Proactive Monitoring

Check dashboard daily
Review trends weekly
Address recurring issues
Update alert thresholds based on experience

Camera Usage

Position cameras for clear first-layer view
Ensure adequate lighting
Clean lenses regularly
Use timelapses for troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Missing Camera Feed

Verify camera is connected and powered
Check stream URL is correct
Test URL in a browser
Ensure network connectivity
Check firewall settings

Alerts Not Received

Verify email address is correct
Check spam folder
Confirm alert rules are enabled
Test notification channel
Review alert history in dashboard

Inaccurate Monitoring Data

Calibrate sensors
Check firmware versions
Verify network latency
Review data collection intervals
Contact support if issues persist

Next Steps

Configure automation workflows
Explore the API for custom monitoring
Set up your first alert rules today!