FlashForge
Bridge connects to FlashForge printers using a combination of HTTP API and TCP socket protocols.
Supported Models
- Adventurer 5M
- Adventurer 5M Pro
- Adventurer 5X
What You Need
| Field | Where to Find It |
|---|---|
| IP Address | Printer touchscreen: Settings (gear icon) > Network tab > look for your IP address |
| Serial Number | Printer touchscreen: Settings > Network tab > "Serial Number" field |
| Check Code | Printer touchscreen: Settings > Network tab > "Printer ID" field (this is the check code despite the label) |
Finding the Check Code
The "Check Code" is labeled as Printer ID on the FlashForge touchscreen. Look for it in the Network settings, not the Device/About section.
Setup Steps
- Make sure your FlashForge printer is connected to WiFi and on the same network as your Bridge computer
- In Bridge, click Add Printer
- Set Platform to
FlashForge - Enter the IP Address
- Enter the Serial Number and Check Code (found in the printer's network settings)
- Click Save
Camera Streaming
FlashForge printers with a built-in camera stream video over HTTP. Bridge auto-detects the camera URL:
http://<ip>:8080/?action=streamThe MJPEG stream is relayed to your PrintHQ dashboard automatically. No additional configuration needed.
Connection Details
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| HTTP API Port | 8898 |
| TCP Socket Port | 8899 |
| Camera Port | 8080 |
| Authentication | Serial Number + Check Code |
| Discovery | Manual IP entry |
Bridge first tries the HTTP API (newer firmware) and falls back to the legacy TCP protocol if needed. Both methods provide full status monitoring including temperatures, print progress, and control commands.
What Bridge Reports
- Nozzle and bed temperatures (current and target)
- Print progress, filename, and estimated time
- Print completion detection
- Printer model, firmware version, and MAC address
- Active filament information
Troubleshooting
- Connection refused? Make sure the printer is on the same network. Some FlashForge models require WiFi to be set to "LAN mode" in settings.
- Wrong check code? Double-check you're using the "Printer ID" field from the Network settings tab, not a different ID from the About screen.
- Temperatures not showing? Make sure you're running the latest version of Bridge. Older versions had a bug where nozzle temperature was read from the wrong field.
- Camera not loading? Verify the printer has a camera module and that port 8080 is accessible from your Bridge machine.