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-===== OpenBuilds Interface:  Initial Setup: WIFI and Supporting Files =====
+===== OpenBuilds Interface: Initial Setup: WIFI and Supporting Files =====
-Connecting your OpenBuilds Interface to your Wifi network, allows it to check for updates, and let you know when an update is available. You can also use the Wifi network to download updates when it suits you, without even needing access to a computer.  We highly recommend you set up Wifi on your Interface, as it will ensure you have easy access to the latest firmware and software features, and in the future will also enable extra functionality from your Interface
+In order to fully utilize your OpenBuilds Interface you need to configure the Flashdrive(s) you want to use with the Interface by copying our supporting files onto the Flashdrive This wizard also allows you to configure the Wifi Network you want your Interface to connect to.\\
+\\
+This wizard will
+  * Copy the PROBE MACROs to the USB Drive
+  * Copy the Machine Profiles to the USB Drive
+  * Copy the Wifi Details to the USB drive
+Interface will need these specific files present for proper functioning
+==== 1. Insert the USB drive into your computer ====
+Insert the USB drive you want to use with Interface into your computer
+{{:docs:interface:usb-drive.png?200}}
+> TIP: Repeat these steps for any other flashdrives you intend using with CONTROL, to ensure the supporting files are present on the flashdrive when you use it with Interface.
+==== 2. Download and install OpenBuilds CONTROL ====
+Download and install the **latest**  version of OpenBuilds CONTROL from [[https://software.openbuilds.com|https://software.openbuilds.com]]
+[[https://software.openbuilds.com|{{:docs:blackbox-4x:download-button.png?nolink&200}}]]
+==== 3. Run the Wizard from OpenBuilds CONTROL ====
+Start OpenBuilds CONTROL, and launch the wizard from //Wizard and Tools//  > //Prepare USB Flashdrive for Interface//
+{{:docs:interface:pasted:20240423-192311.png}}
+==== 4. Copy the supporting files and Configure Wifi details ====
+Inside the Wizard, select the correct Controller from the list, Configure your Wifi Details (optional if you do not want to use Wifi but highly recommended) and select the USB drive to copy to.
+Then click "Copy supporting files to Flashdrive"
+{{:docs:interface:pasted:20240423-192459.png}}
+==== 5. The log will show when the copying process has been completed ====
+{{:docs:interface:pasted:20240423-192717.png}}
+==== 6. Safely Remove the Flashdrive ====
+Eject / Safely Remove the Flashdrive from your computer, and insert it into the OpenBuilds Interface USB socket.
+{{:docs:interface:eject-usb.png}}
+----
+[[{}docs:interface:usage-instructions|NEXT: Usage Instructions]]

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