OctoPrint on Windows

windows_octoprint_install.bat

# First install Python 3.9. This can be installed from Windows Store or using winget.

# Make sure key libraries/tools are updated

pip install --upgrade wheel
pip install --upgrade setuptools
pip install --upgrade pip

# Install the C++ Build Tools v14 or greater:

winget install Microsoft.VisualStudio.2022.BuildTools

# After installing, rerun the "Visual Studio Installer", then select 'Modify',
# then check the box for C++ Dev Tools, then confirm the additional installation.

# Install pipx

python -m pip install -U pipx

python -m pipx ensurepath

# Close and re-open your terminal. Then continue...

pipx install octoprint

# Try executing octoprint and allow network connections if Windows Firewall asks for permissions

octoprint2 serve --port=5000

# Navigte to the web interface and complete the setup wizard in your browser

https://localhost:5000

# If you want to control two printers (second one installed as `octoprint2`):

pipx install octoprint --suffix=2
mkdir c:\OctoPrint2
octoprint2 serve --basedir=c:\OctoPrint2 --port=5001