Are there good options to add a touch screen to i3MK3S+ with Klipper?

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Basic Information:

Printer Model: Prusa i3MK3S+
MCU / Printerboard: Einsy
Host / SBC Pi5
klippy.log

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Describe your issue:

I would like to add a touch screen to this set up. What is the best way to do so? Any recommended products?

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Hi @printeruser ,

I would check out this post to find a display you like. Depending on the display you choose, you might connect it over HDMI or the DSI ribbon cable to your Pi. Then, you can install KlipperScreen using KIAUH.

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Thanks. On my iPhone, sometimes pressing the Load Filament or Unload Filament button on the browser caused the job to be cancelled. I am sure it was not caused by pressing the button incorrectly due to the small screen. If I add a touch screen to i3MK3S+, will such problem occur sometimes?

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Mobileraker is easier on the iPhone than Mainsail or Fluidd.

If you didn’t have a Pi5 already I’d steer you to the solution I hit upon when Pi SBCs were unobtanium last year. A 2nd hand Microsoft Surface Go has a glorious 10" touch screen AND happily hosts klippy. $70 on ebay (you’ll need a hub and a USB accelerometer) was a very good choice.

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I have a Pi5 connected to my i3MK3S+. I have an unused 1st or 2nd generation iPad. Shall I try it with Mobileraker first before spending money on an extra touch screen?

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I’d sure experiment. 2nd gen might not be compatible.

What do you have to loose? My main issue with Mobileraker was that My iPhone hates my router for some reason so I normally keep the wifi off. With a dedicated device you’d avoid that issue.