Running an ender 5 and while my board technically works fine, the USB socket popped off and despite my best efforts the joint holders are too damaged to solder a new one.

I mean maybe it’s about time, I had lost the original config file anyways. Does anyone have an idea of what’s “good” these days? Not really looking to spend more than $200 if I can help it

  • EmilieEvansEnglish
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    8 months ago

    Recently I fell in love with RepRap firmware (e.g. Duet3D) due to the simplicity of setting it up and modifying things with macros. RepRap boards include Duet 3 offerings and it’s china clones.

    If you want a drop-in replacement the BigTreeTech SKR mini E3 is a great option.

    Want to upgrade to klipper? BigTreeTech Manta E3EZ. In addition to the controller/mainboard, a CB1 or any other Raspberry Pi CM4-compatible module is required.

    There is also the Makerbase/MKS Skipr but I don’t have first-hand experience with this board. Upside it’s cheaper as it has the Rockchip RK3228 for klipper on board.

    • Damage@slrpnk.netEnglish
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      8 months ago

      I’ve had a duet wifi on my P3Steel for years now and it’s rock solid, great performance

      • EmilieEvansEnglish
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        8 months ago

        Have you tried RepRep 3.5 RC3? I don’t know why but the config is messed up. For some reason, the home command thinks it’s a cartesian printer instead of a core xy even though M667 S1 is configured.

        Firmware 3.4.7 (Stable release) works great.

        • Damage@slrpnk.netEnglish
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          8 months ago

          Nope, haven’t tried. The printer it’s on is overdue for all sorts of updates, but I’ve just got a great deal on a Voron V0.2 kit, soooo …