Marlin Firmware is integral to the 3D printer’s mainboard, overseeing all real-time operations such as managing heaters, stepper motors, sensors, displays, and user inputs throughout the printing process. The official website offers an extensive introduction for users to get started with the firmware.
Key features of Marlin include:
- A comprehensive G-code implementation with over 150 commands.
- A complete movement suite accommodating lines, arcs, and Bézier curves.
- An advanced motion system that utilizes lookahead and interrupt-based movements alongside linear acceleration.
- Support for various kinematics, including Cartesian, Delta, SCARA, and Core/H-Bot configurations.
- Enhanced heater control with closed-loop PID, auto-tuning, thermal protection, and safety cutoffs.
- Compatibility for up to five extruders and a heated print bed.
- A user-friendly LCD interface that supports over 30 languages.
- Options for host-based and SD card printing with autostart functionalities.
- Bed leveling compensation, which can be executed with or without a probe.
- Linear Advance technology to improve pressure-based extrusion.
- Support for volumetric extrusion and multi-extruder configurations (Cyclops, Chimera, Diamond).
- Integration of filament runout and width sensors.
- Print job timer and counter to track printing progress.
As 3D printing technology continues to evolve, Marlin aims to remain at the forefront by providing continuous updates and features tailored to meet the growing needs of the 3D printing community. Future releases may focus on enhancing user experience, improving compatibility with emerging hardware, and introducing innovative features that make 3D printing more accessible and efficient for enthusiasts and professionals alike
Marlin 2.1.2.6 released
Marlin Firmware is integral to the 3D printer’s mainboard, overseeing all real-time operations such as managing heaters, stepper motors, sensors, displays, and user inputs throughout the printing process. The official website offers an extensive introduction for users to get started with the firmware.
Key features of Marlin include:
- A comprehensive G-code implementation with over 150 commands.
- A complete movement suite accommodating lines, arcs, and Bézier curves.
- An advanced motion system that utilizes lookahead and interrupt-based movements alongside linear acceleration.
- Support for various kinematics, including Cartesian, Delta, SCARA, and Core/H-Bot configurations.
- Enhanced heater control with closed-loop PID, auto-tuning, thermal protection, and safety cutoffs.
- Compatibility for up to five extruders and a heated print bed.
- A user-friendly LCD interface that supports over 30 languages.
- Options for host-based and SD card printing with autostart functionalities.
- Bed leveling compensation, which can be executed with or without a probe.
- Linear Advance technology to improve pressure-based extrusion.
- Support for volumetric extrusion and multi-extruder configurations (Cyclops, Chimera, Diamond).
- Integration of filament runout and width sensors.
- Print job timer and counter to track printing progress.
As 3D printing technology continues to evolve, Marlin aims to remain at the forefront by providing continuous updates and features tailored to meet the growing needs of the 3D printing community. Future releases may focus on enhancing user experience, improving compatibility with emerging hardware, and introducing innovative features that make 3D printing more accessible and efficient for enthusiasts and professionals alike
