# ThinClient as an OctoPrint Server
Recently I finished my silent mod for my Ender3v2 which I posted [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/ender3v2/comments/ur5fi0/ender_3_v2_silent_fan_upgrade/?sort=new).
As the energy costs are rising I searched for a solution to lower the costs for my OctoPrint which was running on my gaming PC (yes I know, not the best solution but it works for me the last months).
So I found an interesting video on [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHv9QOwaaS8&ab_channel=CrimsonRepair) from CrimsonRepair where a Dell Wyse 3040 with a Debian was installed for Klipper. I don't currently use Klipper, but I wanted to use the concept for Octoprint.
So: bought, waited and then got started.I designed a holder for it ([https://www.printables.com/model/307163-dell-wyse-3040-holder-ender3-v2](https://www.printables.com/model/307163-dell-wyse-3040-holder-ender3-v2)) with which I could mount the ThinClient directly under the drawer. The model simply slides into the right V-slots.
The ThinClient itself can simply be pushed in from the front and closes cleanly.
With 5W maximum power, it doesn't get too warm even underneath. And thanks to the 4 core Atom processor, it's definitely powerful enough to control the printer completely via the USB port.
Here are some pictures of the conversion.
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I'm only thinking about buying and installing an M.2 WLAN module, but it currently works just fine with the LAN cable.
And maybe a black USB cable :-P