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Klipper is shipped pre-configured for a generic cartesian printer and must be adjusted to match your particular machine.
The Klipper configuration file can be easily edited via the OctoPrint or Mainsail interface:

  • connect to http://wrecklab.local/ (only if not already connected)
  • OctoPrint: click the Settings button, select “OctoKlipper” plugin, then select “Klipper Configuration” tab to open the configuration editor
  • Mainsail: click the Setting button on the left panel, then click on the printer.cfg file in the file browser to open the editor

NOTE
The “printer.cfg” file, where the configuration parameters are stored, can be edited line by line and/or copy/paste the content of one of the available templates.

klipper-config
Fig.1 - OctoPrint configuration editor

mainsailsettings
Fig.2 - Mainsail setting page

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Fig.3 - Mainsail configuration editor

Printer type

Some sections of the configuration file are specific to your particular 3D printer architecture and are described in the Configure printer section. Follow the link to the page that matches your printer type.

Extruder

The extruder section contains also some basic parameters to be configured:

  • step_distance: defines the length in mm of a single step. If you are unsure check the Klipper FAQ
  • nozzle_diameter: Diameter of the nozzle orifice (in mm)
  • filament_diameter: The nominal diameter of the raw filament (in mm) as it enters the extruder
  • sensor_type: Type of sensor, this may be “EPCOS 100K B57560G104F”, “ATC Semitec 104GT-2”, “NTC 100K beta 3950”, “Honeywell 100K 135-104LAG-J01”, “NTC 100K MGB18-104F39050L32”, “AD595”, “PT100″, INA826”, “MAX6675”, “MAX31855”, “MAX31856”, or “MAX31865”
[extruder]
step_distance: .0022
nozzle_diameter: 0.400
filament_diameter: 1.750
sensor_type: ATC Semitec 104GT-2

Heated Bed (optional)

If your machine has a heated bed, then the following section should be added to your configuration file. Make sure the sensor type matches the temperature sensor you have on your bed.

[heater_bed]
heater_pin: PC2
sensor_type: ATC Semitec 104GT-2
sensor_pin: PB0
pullup_resistor: 10000
control: watermark
min_temp: 0
max_temp: 120