Bigtreetech Pad 7
For anyone who is searching a “one-stop solution” for Klipper, consider the Bigtreetech Pad 7 as an alternative to the limited Creality Sonic Pad.
Noteworthy differences are:
- Running pristine sources for
- Klipper
- Moonraker
- Fluidd / Mainsail
- KlipperScreen (slightly modified version shipped but pristine version possible)
- Fully compatible to the update mechanism of the above mentioned products. You can always upgrade to latest version without the need to wait for a new firmware release by Creality
- Fully compatible with all guides and information around Klipper and its ecosystem
- No crippled
klippy.log
that makes diagnosing issues a pain
- Based on easily accessible Linux OS that allows all sort of tinkering / customization should you need it
- Upgrade possibilities with Raspberry Compute Modules, e.g. CM4, to increase computing power
- Also compatible to the respective Linux flavors available to the CM4
Disclaimer
The above is my personal opinion based on the available information and the (miserable) support experience here regarding the Sonic Pad.
It is neither endorsed nor objected by Creality and / or Bigtreetech.
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