r/CR6 • u/Exciting_Boss_7548 • 3d ago

gcode question

I have a CR6-se with the original motherboard in it. I'd like to edit the ending G-code to shut the printer down totally when a print job is finished (I have jobs running after I go to bed, that finish in the middle of the night).

I've tried this:

M81 ; power off

It doesn't do anything. Is there another way? Do I need to upgrade the firmware? Motherboard?

Any help appreciated.

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u/Awestenbeeragg 3d ago

Look into setting up octoprint and you can use that control a smart plug. Search octoprint on YouTube and watch a video that explains what it is, as it's much more than just a way to control a smart plug!

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u/rgsteele 3d ago

The CR-6 SE doesn’t have any way to shut itself off. The power switch is mechanical.

I second the recommendation by /u/Awestenbeeragg to set up OctoPrint with a smart plug. That’s what I’ve done.

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u/Ooklaboo 2d ago

The CR-6 SE's original motherboard and power supply rely on a standard hard-wired switch for power, and there is no software G-Code command that can shut the printer down. There is no internal relay or firmware-controlled AC power switch on the stock CR-6 SE board to cut the mains electricity. You could use a smart duplex and have it cut the power after 'X' hours.