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Klipper vs Marlin (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by nosnahc@lemmy.world to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

I actually have Marlin + Octoprint but found out recently that Klipper exist. I read everywhere that Klipper is better but I don't really get why. I understand that Klipper use raspberry as powerfull calculator instead of the STM32 of the printer, but octoprint is used to send Gcode to Marlin too... So what's the really difference please?

Edit : I don't understand how Klipper or Marlin can give better results when gcode and instructions are generated by Cura

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[-] jwigum@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

He’s using the first definition of application, you’re using the third: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/application

Seems you’re running into an issue with a specific hardware config, and people are trying to help you back into solutions for the issues you’re having (pictures of prints, recommending known good/workable hardware configs, etc.). That’s pretty nice, but you seem to be chafing at the perception they aren’t giving you exactly what you want. Slicer profiles can be really detailed, so you’ll have to be specific about what information you need/want. “Give me everything” isn’t going to do it. The requests to look at example prints make me think people either aren’t confident they can trust your descriptions, or they don’t have the hardware you’re using (but still want to help). It might also just be a community requirement to make sure there’s actionable data in an ask to the group.

There seem to be some resources out there for what you’re asking:

https://3dprintbeginner.com/how-to-install-klipper-on-creality-ender-6/

https://3dpandme.com/2022/10/02/tutorial-btt-manta-m8p-cb1-klipper-guide/

https://github.com/Klipper3d/klipper/blob/master/config/generic-bigtreetech-manta-m8p-v1.1.cfg

Based on some of your comments, I figure you’ve probably already found some of the above. If not, I’d give them a look. Good luck!

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