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

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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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yes one of the big advantages of klipper is that you don't need to recompile the whole thing to make changes to your configuration. You just edit it in a text editor and then save and restart the firmware.

I also haven't used Octoprint, but other advantages for klipper over marlin are the ability to control your printer via a webUI, pressure advance, resonance compensation, easily add cameras, mesh leveling visualization, and a bunch more that I'm forgetting off the top of my head.