For the Polargeist and Proxima (Resin) series, Voxelab Slicer is often replaced by ChituBox or Lychee Slicer.
OctoPrint is not a Voxelab-exclusive tool, but it is the best piece of third-party software you can run alongside your printer. Install it on a Raspberry Pi, connect via USB to your Voxelab, and you get: voxelab printer software
OctoPrint + Voxelab Tip: You may need a "USB isolator" if your Aquila suffers from power-backflow (where the printer LCD stays on even when the printer is off). For the Polargeist and Proxima (Resin) series, Voxelab
Type: Open-source web server for 3D printers. Requirements: Raspberry Pi, old laptop, or Android phone. OctoPrint + Voxelab Tip: You may need a
Capabilities with Voxelab:
Setup:
| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution |
|-------|--------------|----------|
| Printer not recognized over USB | Driver missing (CH340) | Install CH340 driver (Windows) |
| G-code won’t start printing | Filename too long / special characters | Rename to short, no spaces (e.g., test.gcode) |
| Layer shifts in print | Firmware acceleration too high | Reduce max acceleration in slicer or firmware |
| Thermal runaway error | Faulty thermistor or PID tuning | Run PID autotune via Pronterface |
| Wi-Fi print fails | VoxelMaker/VoxelPrint IP mismatch | Use static IP for printer, restart router |