Tutorial to install klipper for 3d printer on any Laptop or Desktop
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Download Raspbian for X86: https://downloads.raspberrypi.org/rpd_x86/images/rpd_x86-2021-01-12/2021-01-11-raspios-buster-i386.iso
Write this .ISO on a usb key with Etcher or other!
Start your computer on this usb key!
#1 Install raspbian for x86 When raspbian is installed open a terminal and write:
sudo raspi-config
in the raspi-config menu go to:
1 (System Options)
S5 (Boot option)
B2 (AutoLogin console)
Enable SSH:
Return to top of raspi-config menu
3 (Interfacing Options)
P2 SSH
Choose Yes in “Would you like the SSH server to be enabled?”
Go to Finish at the bottom right
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#2 Write the command:
ls /dev/serial/by-id/
This will give you the link to write in [mcu] of printer.cfg
Configure your Wi-Fi with: (You can use an ethernet cable if you have no wifi)
sudo raspi-config
1 and S1 (Wireless LAN)
#3 Install the kiauh scripts:
sudo apt-get install git -y
git clone https://github.com/th33xitus/kiauh.git
Open kiauh:
cd kiauh
./kiauh.sh
Install :
Klipper,moonraker,Fluidd and quit kiauh and install the dependencies for Klipperscreen the #4 of the tutorial!
#4 To be able to install klipperscreen you need to install it's dependencies:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt install libcairo2-dev pkg-config
sudo apt install python-gi-cairo
sudo apt install libgirepository1.0-dev
#5 Open kiauh and install Klipperscreen
#6 Add mouse cursor in Klipperscreen:
Go in :
klipper_config with this command:
CD..
cd klipper_config
Then this command:
sudo nano KlipperScreen.conf
and add this line:
#~# show_cursor: True
ctrl+O and Enter to save
ctrl+X and Enter to quit nano
#7 Add the line (Write it so it's first):
needs_root_rights=yes
in this:
sudo nano /etc/X11/Xwrapper.config
ctrl+O and Enter to save
ctrl+X and Enter to quit nano
#8 At the end of having all installed for klipperscreen: (Not always mandatory)
sudo apt install xserver-xorg-legacy
here is klipper, fluidd, moonraker and Klipperscreen is now installed and ready to use with a mouse for a non-touch screen on your 3D printer!
Jérôme St-gelais (2022)