Looking into a Sonic Pad Y or N

[EddyMI3D]

Hello @NotoStillJammin !

@NotoStillJammin

I am now looking into a Sonic Pad but not sure if it is worth the hassle

My opinion: Don’t do it. Get a Pi4 and you are good.

Creality Sonic Pad and Alternatives

Creality Sonic Pad Update Since July 11, 2023, Creality seems to have released a firmware with a newer Klipper version. Again, they have not released the sources for this and the other components as required by the GPL license. Again, they are violating the OSS license and making money off the work of others. Background The Creality Sonic Pad is intended to be a “one-stop” solution for Klipper. A SBC running Klipper along with Moonraker, Fluidd, Mainsail and KlipperScreen A …

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3D Printers with Preinstalled and Modified Klipper Versions

Rationale With the growing popularity of Klipper as a firmware option for high-speed, high-quality 3D printing, some Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have started shipping 3D printers with preinstalled, modified versions of Klipper. These modifications are often made to: Support for the specific hardware configuration. Provide customized features or interfaces. Integrate OEM-specific tools and UI elements tailored to the device. While these preinstalled versions can provide a more seam…