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Printer upgrades

OctoPrint, Firmware & Upgrades

Take a deliberate route through remote control, bed visualization, firmware, and hardware upgrades so each change has a clear purpose and a safe next step.

Follow the workflow

Build on one stable change at a time

Reasons to Use OctoPrint01 · Why OctoPrint

Reasons to Use OctoPrint

Start by deciding whether remote control and monitoring solve a real need in your printing workflow.

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How to Install OctoPi on a Raspberry Pi02 · Install OctoPi

How to Install OctoPi on a Raspberry Pi

Set up the hardware and operating system foundation for an OctoPrint installation.

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How to Set Up OctoPrint for Your Ender 303 · Set up OctoPrint

How to Set Up OctoPrint for Your Ender 3

Configure OctoPrint for a popular Creality printer after the base installation is ready.

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OctoPrint Bed Level Visualizer Setup Guide04 · Visualize leveling

OctoPrint Bed Level Visualizer Setup Guide

Use a visual bed mesh to understand leveling results before making adjustment guesses.

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How to Add a Touchscreen with OctoPrint05 · Add a touchscreen

How to Add a Touchscreen with OctoPrint

Add a local display when you want the benefits of OctoPrint without relying on another device.

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SKR Mini Install Guide06 · Install SKR Mini

SKR Mini Install Guide

Plan a controller-board upgrade after you understand the wiring and firmware work involved.

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SKR Mini E3 V3 Firmware Guide07 · Configure firmware

SKR Mini E3 V3 Firmware Guide

Set up firmware for the board after the hardware install is complete.

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BLTouch on SKR Mini Install Guide08 · Add BLTouch

BLTouch on SKR Mini Install Guide

Add automatic bed leveling as a deliberate follow-on upgrade to a compatible controller board.

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NeoPixel LEDs on SKR Mini09 · Optional upgrade

NeoPixel LEDs on SKR Mini

Finish with optional quality-of-life upgrades after the printer is stable and reliable.

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