Marlin vs Special_Configurations

Marlin

Marlin is an optimized firmware for RepRap 3D printers based on the Arduino platform. | Many commercial 3D printers come with Marlin installed. Check with your vendor if you need source code for your specific machine. (by Jyers)

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Special_Configurations

In this repository there are the configuration files and releases for the Professional firmware with several features enabled. You can use the Configurator if you want to compile your own custom set of features. You can also request a pre-made binary for a small contribution on the Patreon site. (by mriscoc)

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Marlin

Posts with mentions or reviews of Marlin. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-11-24.

Bl / 3dtouch guide for Ender 3 v2
2 projects | /r/ender3 | 24 Nov 2023

https://github.com/jyers/marlin/releases/ - Select E3V2-BLTouch-XxX-v4.2.X-v2.0.1.bin with X being either the amount of probing points or the version of your mainboard.
What is a good reason I should install Jyers Marlin firmware instead of Marlin's Creality 4.2.7 stock firmware? (BTW I do laser engraving and 3D printing on Ender-3)
1 project | /r/ender3 | 14 Aug 2023
How does the filament sensor work wiring-wise on a 4.2.7 board?
1 project | /r/ender3v2 | 12 Jul 2023
Display Firmware error with jyers firmware
2 projects | /r/ender3v2 | 7 Jul 2023

Couldn't tell you, but the Jyers firmware hasn't been updated since November 2021 according to the Github page: https://github.com/Jyers/Marlin
mcu 'mcu': Unable to connect while trying to setup Klipper over USB and UART
1 project | /r/klippers | 4 Jul 2023

I glued 2 5p DuPont connectors back to back and put a red wire for vcc, a black wire for ground, a yellow wire for tx, and a green wire for rx (the colors are irrelevant, just for making sure the correct pins are connected to the pi) according to this schem: https://github.com/Jyers/Marlin/discussions/814
Aquila X2
4 projects | /r/VoxelabAquila | 23 Jun 2023

As it is a Creality board then Jyers might be better or even Mriscoc as it is more up to date.
Jyers 2.0.1 compiling error - E3 V2
2 projects | /r/ender3v2 | 18 Jun 2023
Why does z axis only have 2 connections on ender 3 board?
1 project | /r/3Dprinting | 16 Jun 2023

Probably from there: https://github.com/Jyers/Marlin/discussions/814
Extra thermistor stock board
1 project | /r/ender3v2 | 6 Jun 2023
I need help upgrading my ender 3V2
1 project | /r/ender3v2 | 31 May 2023

I switched to Klipper long time ago, but even back then Creality FW was trash and Jyers was fw to use, but it's outdated now. I think most people use the "Profesional" fw now. It should not be hard to find guide on YT.

Special_Configurations

Posts with mentions or reviews of Special_Configurations. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-12-06.

Mesh colour coding — all blue?
2 projects | /r/Ender3v2Firmware | 6 Dec 2023

Have a look at https://github.com/mriscoc/Ender3V2S1/wiki/How-to-update-the-display I had an Ender 3 V2 with a TJC display that needs a special compile to display the numbers. You can find the specially compiled firmware bin's here: https://github.com/mriscoc/Special_Configurations/releases/tag/tjc
Sprite Extruder Calibration - Homing issues
2 projects | /r/ender3v2 | 24 Sep 2023

PID tuning - Using Pronterface and the M303 command, I get "PID Autotune failed! Bad Heater id". Searching on this one I found the man himself mention " using an MPC version of the firmware, so there is no PID for the extruder". The firmware I used is an MPC version - so I need to run the MPC autotune instead. I cant run it as I can't home the head.
HELP! I got the SKR Mini E3 V3.0 and it says, "No Printer Connected!"
1 project | /r/BIGTREETECH | 29 Aug 2023

-I am using the Touchscreen with the included cables. I have the singular pin with the touchscreen's 5 pin connection on the left if the drivers are at the top of the board. - The broad rate set to 115200 -I am using a CR touch with the 5 pin connector in the 5 pin CR touch thingy -I am using this firmware, " Ender3V2-SKRME3V3-BLTUBL-T13-LA-MPC-20230809.bin" on this page https://github.com/mriscoc/Special_Configurations/releases I have not edited it because I have no clue how to do that
Firmware Flash issues
2 projects | /r/ender3v2 | 15 Aug 2023

As well as a T13 version (https://github.com/mriscoc/Special_Configurations/releases/download/T13/Ender3V2-422-BLTUBL-T13-MPC-20230812.bin)
First layer disaster on my heavily modded E3v2
1 project | /r/ender3v2 | 6 Jul 2023

See here: https://github.com/mriscoc/Special_Configurations
You would think my printer would be dialed in by now.
1 project | /r/3Dprinting | 6 Jul 2023

I basically went through the Marlin config file for my printer line by line to change it how I like. You might also want to check out Professional firmware, he as many precompiled configs, and the source code. I think his has a 10 minute hotend timeout in it.
Anyone install a pro hot end for this printer from Creality and be able to adjust temps to above 260?
2 projects | /r/Ender3S1 | 5 Jul 2023
Downgrading s1 pro touchscreen to s1 knob screen
1 project | /r/Ender3S1 | 2 Jul 2023
Need assistance identifying an issue
1 project | /r/ender3v2 | 27 Jun 2023

You're welcome :-) Mriscoc has a special configuration version of the firmware with linear advance enabled, https://github.com/mriscoc/Special_Configurations/releases/tag/LinearAdvance
Sprite Pro Extruder
1 project | /r/ender3v2 | 26 Jun 2023

I used mriscoc T13 be sure to follow the directions.

What are some alternatives?

When comparing Marlin and Special_Configurations you can also consider the following projects:

BIGTREETECH-SKR-mini-E3 - BIGTREETECH SKR-mini-E3 motherboard is a ultra-quiet, low-power, high-quality 3D printing machine control board. It is launched by the 3D printing team of Shenzhen BIGTREE technology co., LTD. This board is specially tailored for Ender 3 printer, perfectly replacing the original Ender3 printer motherboard.

Ender3V2S1 - This is optimized firmware for Ender3 V2/S1 3D printers.

klipper - Klipper is a 3d-printer firmware

MRiscoCProUI - This is optimized firmware for Voxelab Aquila & Ender3 V2/S1 3D printers.

Marlin_Ender3v2 - This is an optimized firmware for Ender 3v2 3D printers. [Moved to: https://github.com/mriscoc/Ender3v2]

mriscoc_Special_Configurations - In this repository there are the configuration files for several Marlin firmware features

OctoPrint - OctoPrint is the snappy web interface for your 3D printer!

Marlin - Marlin is an optimized firmware for RepRap 3D printers based on the Arduino platform. | Many commercial 3D printers come with Marlin installed. Check with your vendor if you need source code for your specific machine.

klipper - Klipper is a 3d-printer firmware [Moved to: https://github.com/Klipper3d/klipper]

VoronUsers - Voron Community mods

Marlin - Marlin is an optimized firmware for RepRap 3D printers based on the Arduino platform. Many commercial 3D printers come with Marlin installed. Check with your vendor if you need source code for your specific machine.