I. Common control softwares
In the process of printing 3D, whenever you send G-Code file from Slicer software to the printer, Firmware plays a role of processing G-Code and provides output to the active components of 3D printer such as: stepper motor, monitor, printhead, heating table… In other words, without the Firmware, the 3D printer will not be able to understand the G-Code input.
Currently, there are 2 common control softwares:
Marlin software:
- Marlin is one of the most widely known and used 3D printing software.
- Marlin’s strengths are editing user requests very well and having a strong support community.
- Marlin has two different versions: one for 8-bit boards and one for 32-bit boards. 32-bit board version offers more advanced and professional functions.
- In fact, Marlin is often used to control CNC machines or laser engraving machines.
- Support on Arduino IDE.
Klipper software:
3D printing software has more functions and is much superior compared to other Firmwares.
- Klipper is written in the Python language, but the coding is simpler.
- This is our most recommended Firmware for a perfect printing experince.
- Klipper is capable of computing at high speed that makes 3D printing faster. It allows 8-bit 3D printers to run at a speed greater than 80 – 100 mm/s.
- Klipper has 2 additional functions “smooth pressure advance” và “input shaping”, delivering a reliable and good quality 3D printing experience.
- Klipper can also run on both Delta and Cartesian 3D printers with less hardware upgrades.
- Support on Rasberry Pi.
(To be continued)