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Klipper vs Marlin (self.3dprinting)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by nosnahc to c/3dprinting

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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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[–] madejackson 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was once at the exact same point where you are now. Marlin+octoprint really is good enough for most cases once you're up and running.

I pulled the trigger for klipper a couple of years ago and honestly never looked back. Mainsail is just so much more refined and usable than octoprint. Tuning Firmware Settings in klipper is so much simpler than marlin, it's just a breeze.

Combined with modern controller board (f.e. mks skipr), modern drivers like TMC2209, sensorless homing, Canbus-toolhead, resonance measuring, mmmh... chef's kiss ;)

[–] nosnahc 1 points 1 year ago

I'll try it today then!