How to install Klipper for beginners

This is a long and detailed video to show you how to get Klipper up and running on a BTT PI or Raspberry Pi and a SKR mini e3 V3, made for absolute beginners. The firmware flashing and the rest will work on all setups. The OS image part is dependant on the host computer.

Thank you to PCBway for sponsoring this video!

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Chapters:
0:00 - welcome
0:18 - what equipment
07:32 - a little about klipper website
11:08 - Flash the OS for klipper
25:48 - PCBWay AD - Thank you PCBWay
26:52 - flash is done, what's next
37:35 - getting ready to Make the Firmware for the Controller (MCU)
41:28 - UPDATE before making firmware!
46:16 - understanding some expected errors when first booting
50:44 - Now, Make the firmware... I talk too much I'm working on it 😅
01:07:01 - check that the board is communicating and get the serial ID
01:08:35 - copy the the serial ID and where to place it
01:10:14 - all done but what is this new error
01:11:51 - DO NO DO THIS!! a demonstration of temps section to clear error

[andrewesquivel]

i went from not knowing anything about Klipper to getting it going in about 2 hours. worth every second i spent on this video.

[VectorRoll]

When viewing videos on installing Klipper, you are the first person I have seen mention about the difference between the Windows NotePad and the NotePad++ and why to not use the Windows NotePad.

[DatsamGuy]

This has been hands down the best guide I've seen through this little experience, I set up a lap top to run my printers and you gave me EXACTLY the answers I needed. Thank you!

[dthillafap]

I hope that your channel grows exponentially . The full coverage, the nice pace, the step by step approach, nothing assumed, super close up view of your pc screen, it all goes to make for essential viewing . I don't have a BTT Pi but I thoroughly enjoyed the deviation from the RPi route and the other vignettes that made for a clearer understanding of the klipper system . The firmware.bin.bin is one example. I wish you every success.

[ethereal]

Destoyed a stepper driver, buyed a Bigtreetech board.
Followed your video and It worked on the first try, without any problem.
Wonderfull done, keep on going!!

[JJJones-ouls]

Just wanted to say thank you! I spent 2 days getting my new board in and finally was able to get it working thanks to you!

[EMagsDs]

I went through a bunch of other videos…thanks for this comprehensive tutorial I got stuck on Klipper set up

[elijahwiggins]

This is the best tutorial I've ever used to do anything hands down.

[MFEeee]

Great video. After watching dozens of videos, and reading dozens of articles to configure my board and I finally got it down packed. Best video hands down.

[mguy]

Thanks for this time honored explanation process! This hobby is not "plug n play".

Remember folks, The best part of this hobby is its a Great example of STEAM learning... Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Learn something new everyday!

If I may, check out Canuck Creator. While his klipper vids are 3 yrs old, still valid info. Playback at HALF speed! He speaks fast.
His klipper initial startup vid is an example of industrial standard new product testing. He explains how to test each sensor and motion before hitting GO!

[TheYayaaa]

Great tutorial. I tried it 2 times and it did not work. I think you should mention that you can't directly flash the firmware on the old Ender 3 motherboards : 1.1.2, 1.1.3 and 1.1.4. You need to burn a different bootloader on it before doing it. It would have saved me so much time!

[darren]

Thank You this was not the easiest method I tried but it is the one that actually worked and did not give me a headache because a step was not in the video like some others! It has been a massive learning curve for me but I love to learn. Thank you again

[allan]

Thanks a Lot, you saved me. Was Trying to install klipper on my Biqu B1 for a week. Did evrything a lot tutorials told me to. But the only thing no one said was to name your bin file firmware, some said to name differet from the last update, others said to leave at is. Only this little thing made the trick!

[GiantRobo]

Your videos are not too long.... don't sweat the youtube algorithm. People really need details and recommendations, and that is where your videos shine.
Thanks for your detailed installs of BigTreeTech gear and thanks for these Klipper vids. I'm working on the Linux on a laptop option right now. Dropped it years ago because WPA2 enterprise function in a lot of linux flavors was is why I cant use an RPi or clones. So far Fedora 38 gives me great Cura 5.4 functionality controlling printers ....and I can run multiple instances, or use Pronterface. but can't get Octoprint or Repetier Server working, so switching to Ubuntu 22 and will update back here when I can ....so far Cura is Old (4.13) and Pronterface isn't available ....but Repetier Server loaded and Octoprint is loading now. Will try Klipper to compare once I have that baseline data.

[itschalkytime]

i've installed Klipper on countless machines, this video is my guide every time thank you.

[chemicalcorrosion]

You are a LIFESAVER!! I have watched DOZENS of other videos on this topic. Yours got me through it! By far the BEST video on this topic. Will be be sending you a little $$ soon!

[tinkerman]

Thank you for showing AND explaining what you do. There are many small details a lot of videos leave out. Just the right amount of rant vs babbling. Awesome man! I just got started in 3d printing and wanted to avoid the 40 year old sneakernet.

[robertpetty]

a lot of very good information but very hard to follow the installation while the squirrel goes sideways, that said I have watched this video a dozen times and written notes to keep myself on track and with out your video I could not have accomplished the goal of having Klipper installed, Thank you, thank you, thank you I have learned so much following the Squirrel.

[rllsryc]

So glad I ran across your video, I watched several other tutorial videos and yours was by far the easiest to follow!

[nickkoch]

Awesome video. Felt like a mini class and was easily able to step through the process.