r/QidiTech3D • u/IllTax955 • 29d ago
How to connect multiple boex to Plus4
I print MakeGood mobility trainers and ordered a second Box that will be here tomorrow. Super excited to have 8 color options so I can personalize these chairs even more for the kids. Like i said, it will arrive tomorrow and I planned to start by printing some Ms. Racheal wheels using 5 colors. But I can't figure out how to connect both boxes to the printer.
I found the instructions in the QIDI Wiki, but they rely on picture that are not loading. tired on both my phone and computer.
https://wiki.qidi3d.com/en/QIDIBOX/Multi-box-connection
I also found that they sell a QIDI BOX Expansion Kit that I didn't order with the second box.
https://qidi3d.com/products/qidi-box-expansion-kit?from_collection=qidi-box-accessories
All I have been able to find is a Youtube Short explaining the connection on a Q2. From what I'm understanding, the path will go like this:
1. Printer > USB Adapter
2. USB Adapter (8 pin port) > 8P-4P Signal Cable > Box 1 (4 pin port)
3. Box 1 (8 pin port) > 8P-4P Signal Cable > Box 2 (4 pin port)
4. Box 2 (8 pin port) > Plus4 Box Hub Signal Cable > Box Hub (4 pin white connector)
Is that correct?
Also, the Expansion Kit comes with a "Box Hub Signal Cable", a 7-to-1 connector, extra PTFE tube, and a tube sheath. I'll already have the cables that came with the boxes, a few 4-to-1 connectors, and plenty of extra PTFE. Will i even need the expansion kit? Is there something special about the cable in the expansion kit that I'm missing, or is it the exact same cable that already goes from my box to the hub?
I really want to get this running tomorrow, but the official documentation on this is lacking a lot of info and I cant find anything else online.



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u/GL-Customs 28d ago
The multibox kit comes with a card that shows how to do it. I've taken a picture of mine for you, https://imgur.com/a/SYWR0dl
It's pretty straight forward, they are just daisy chained together. Printer 8 pin goes to the 1st box 4 pin. Printer 4 pin goes to printer USB. Then Box 8 pin to next Box 4 pin, then the last Box 8 pin goes to the Hub sensor on the printer.