Can there be two independent clipper systems on a single structure?

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Hello friends. Can there be a second virtual structure without touching the system and configuration files of our current printer? A second klipper system and config file. The purpose of this structure is to experience, test and make necessary changes to new macros and settings without affecting the problem-free system and without changing its settings. and to protect the solid system structure. To put it simply; it is like installing two windows in a hdd. When we turned on the computer, it would ask us which system it would boot into. Or we would have it boot through a fixed operating system.

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Use KIAUH to install a second instance of Klipper and just use the same configuration files that you use for your first instance.
Make sure not to start both at the same time; for example, deactivate the autostart of the second Klipper instance.

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hi sineos… I saw it when I looked at KIUAH based on your guidance. thank you very much.

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When we install a second configuration via KIUAh, will we use the “mcu serial id” information we used in the first system. or will we create a new “mcu serial id” for the 2nd clipper system with a new “make config” command.

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You only need to install a second instance of Klipper on the host system.

  • You do not need to run through make menuconfig or build new firmware.
  • You will not need to use any new serial ID.
  • You just supply the new instance with its own printer.cfg, which is identical to the already running one.
  • Klipper’s entire configuration is done in the printer.cfg and is independent of the firmware on the boards (at least in terms of configuration).
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thank you. this information answered all the questions in my mind.