klipper VS moonraker

Compare klipper vs moonraker and see what are their differences.

klipper

Klipper is a 3d-printer firmware [Moved to: https://github.com/Klipper3d/klipper] (by KevinOConnor)
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klipper moonraker
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9.8 9.4
over 2 years ago 1 day ago
C Python
GNU General Public License v3.0 only GNU General Public License v3.0 only
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klipper

Posts with mentions or reviews of klipper. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2022-05-17.
  • Getting the BigTreeTech Touchscreens, Klipper, and the SKR 3 and SKR Mini E3 v3 Boards to work together
    1 project | /r/klippers | 25 Apr 2023
  • "Not connected to printer!"
    1 project | /r/BIGTREETECH | 25 Jan 2023
    https://github.com/KevinOConnor/klipper/issues/2546 The official statement as of 2020 is that Klipper “doesn’t support touchscreens.” I’m guessing KlipperScreen was created in response to this.
  • Unable to tune pressure advance
    1 project | /r/klippers | 9 Jan 2023
    # https://github.com/KevinOConnor/klipper/issues/1363
  • BTT tmc2209 v 1.2 BMG trouble
    1 project | /r/BIGTREETECH | 28 Aug 2022
    extruder confgig info https://github.com/KevinOConnor/klipper/blob/master/docs/Rotation_Distance.md
  • Klipper install on Taz 6 with H175?
    3 projects | /r/klippers | 17 May 2022
    Have you tried the official sample config for that printer?
  • New wih Klipper... Problem with run out sensor
    1 project | /r/klippers | 22 Apr 2022
    #Below Macro with credit to Hywel Martin #https://github.com/KevinOConnor/klipper/issues/1354
  • Bed too high on the left side and too low on the right despite a BLTouch
    1 project | /r/FixMyPrint | 16 Apr 2022
    [stepper_x] step_pin: P2.2 dir_pin: !P2.6 enable_pin: !P2.1 microsteps: 16 rotation_distance: 39.900 endstop_pin: P1.29 position_endstop: 210 position_max: 210 homing_speed: 50 [tmc2209 stepper_x] uart_pin: P1.10 run_current: 1.200 hold_current: 0.950 # https://github.com/KevinOConnor/klipper/issues/1363 stealthchop_threshold: 500 [stepper_y] step_pin: P0.19 dir_pin: !P0.20 enable_pin: !P2.8 microsteps: 16 rotation_distance: 39.800 endstop_pin: P1.28 position_endstop: 210 position_max: 210 homing_speed: 50 [tmc2209 stepper_y] uart_pin: P1.9 run_current: 1.200 hold_current: 0.950 # https://github.com/KevinOConnor/klipper/issues/1363 stealthchop_threshold: 500 [stepper_z] step_pin: P0.22 dir_pin: !P2.11 enable_pin: !P0.21 microsteps: 16 #rotation_distance: 4.036 rotation_distance: 4 endstop_pin: P1.27 #position_endstop: 0.0 position_max: 300 position_min: -2 endstop_pin: probe:z_virtual_endstop [tmc2209 stepper_z] uart_pin: P1.8 run_current: 0.650 hold_current: 0.450 # https://github.com/KevinOConnor/klipper/issues/1363 stealthchop_threshold: 500 [extruder] step_pin: P2.13 dir_pin: P0.11 enable_pin: !P2.12 microsteps: 16 rotation_distance: 8.159 nozzle_diameter: 0.400 filament_diameter: 1.750 heater_pin: P2.7 sensor_type: EPCOS 100K B57560G104F sensor_pin: P0.24 control: pid pid_Kp: 29.144 pid_Ki: 1.633 pid_Kd: 130.057 min_temp: 0 max_temp: 260 [tmc2209 extruder] uart_pin: P1.4 run_current: 0.800 hold_current: 0.500 # https://github.com/KevinOConnor/klipper/issues/1363 stealthchop_threshold: 5000 #[extruder1] #step_pin: P1.15 #dir_pin: P1.14 #enable_pin: !P1.16 #heater_pin: P2.4 #sensor_pin: P0.23 #... [heater_bed] heater_pin: P2.5 sensor_type: EPCOS 100K B57560G104F sensor_pin: P0.25 #control: pid #pid_kp: 66.429 #pid_ki: 1.197 #pid_kd: 921.707 min_temp: 0 max_temp: 130 [fan] pin: P2.3 [mcu] serial: /dev/serial/by-id/usb-Klipper_lpc1769_23B00015871C4AAFEB597C5DC62000F5-if00 [printer] kinematics: cartesian max_velocity: 400 max_accel: 500 max_z_velocity: 10 max_z_accel: 100 [bltouch] sensor_pin: ^P0.10 control_pin: P2.0 x_offset: -55 y_offset: -19 #z_offset: 1.26 [safe_z_home] home_xy_position: 110, 110 # Change coordinates to the center of your print bed speed: 50 z_hop: 10 # Move up 10mm z_hop_speed: 5 [bed_mesh] horizontal_move_z: 5 mesh_min: 20, 20 mesh_max: 149, 180 probe_count: 5, 5 algorithm: bicubic [screws_tilt_adjust] screw1: 69, 48 screw1_name: front left screw screw2: 210, 48 screw2_name: front right screw screw3: 210, 210 screw3_name: rear right screw screw4: 69, 210 screw4_name: rear left screw ######################################## # EXP1 / EXP2 (display) pins ######################################## [board_pins] aliases: # EXP1 header EXP1_1=P1.30, EXP1_3=P1.18, EXP1_5=P1.20, EXP1_7=P1.22, EXP1_9=, EXP1_2=P0.28, EXP1_4=P1.19, EXP1_6=P1.21, EXP1_8=P1.23, EXP1_10=<5V>, # EXP2 header EXP2_1=P0.17, EXP2_3=P3.26, EXP2_5=P3.25, EXP2_7=P1.31, EXP2_9=, EXP2_2=P0.15, EXP2_4=P0.16, EXP2_6=P0.18, EXP2_8=, EXP2_10= # Pins EXP2_1, EXP2_6, EXP2_2 are also MISO, MOSI, SCK of bus "ssp0" # See the sample-lcd.cfg file for definitions of common LCD displays. #*# <---------------------- SAVE_CONFIG ----------------------> #*# DO NOT EDIT THIS BLOCK OR BELOW. The contents are auto-generated. #*# #*# [extruder] #*# #*# [heater_bed] #*# control = pid #*# pid_kp = 71.053 #*# pid_ki = 1.538 #*# pid_kd = 820.659 #*# #*# [bltouch] #*# z_offset = 0.932 #*# #*# [bed_mesh ender5] #*# version = 1 #*# points = #*# 0.079459, 0.211890, 0.307745, 0.279998, 0.272430 #*# 0.010090, 0.029009, 0.097116, 0.051711, 0.153873 #*# -0.055495, 0.138738, 0.187926, 0.142521, 0.156395 #*# -0.049189, -0.021441, 0.013874, 0.003784, 0.089549 #*# 0.017658, 0.185404, 0.214413, 0.216935, 0.171530 #*# tension = 0.2 #*# min_x = 20.0 #*# algo = bicubic #*# y_count = 5 #*# mesh_y_pps = 2 #*# min_y = 19.99 #*# x_count = 5 #*# max_y = 180.0 #*# mesh_x_pps = 2 #*# max_x = 149.0 #*# #*# [bed_mesh default] #*# version = 1 #*# points = #*# 0.050450, 0.163963, 0.248466, 0.184143, 0.166485 #*# 0.031531, 0.007568, 0.078198, -0.034054, 0.094594 #*# 0.002523, 0.156395, 0.182881, 0.112251, 0.110990 #*# 0.007568, 0.003784, 0.035315, -0.025225, 0.076936 #*# 0.094594, 0.230809, 0.245944, 0.210629, 0.169008 #*# tension = 0.2 #*# min_x = 20.0 #*# algo = bicubic #*# y_count = 5 #*# mesh_y_pps = 2 #*# min_y = 19.99 #*# x_count = 5 #*# max_y = 180.0 #*# mesh_x_pps = 2 #*# max_x = 149.0
  • Using a skr mini e3 v2.0 board for a few months and had no issues, today it just randomly started doing this with my extruder stepper motor. I plugged in a different extruder and it turns out that it does the same thing where it vibrates a bunch and gets very hot when I tell it to extrude/retract…
    1 project | /r/klippers | 1 Feb 2022
  • Looking for ways to connect a physical interface (buttons and switches) to my 3D Printer — currently setup with Klipper, Fluidd and RPi3
    1 project | /r/3Dprinting | 23 Sep 2021
  • Board upgrades in 2021
    2 projects | /r/ender5plus | 18 Sep 2021
    Here's what I'm using for config right now, but I'm still tuning it, so YMMV. I based this on a combination of the generic-bigtreetech-skr-2.cfg and printer-creality-ender5plus-2019.cfg configs from the Klipper config repo.

moonraker

Posts with mentions or reviews of moonraker. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-10-21.
  • Mainsail, Moonraker, and Klipper won't connect to each other
    4 projects | /r/klippers | 21 Oct 2023
    -------------------- Log Start | Thu Oct 19 14:05:22 2023 -------------------- data_path: /home/android/printer_data is_default_data_path: True config_file: /home/android/printer_data/config/moonraker.conf startup_warnings: [] verbose: False debug: False asyncio_debug: False is_backup_config: False is_python_package: False instance_uuid: 766564b4528e4af4b923afa059b299a9 unix_socket_path: /home/android/printer_data/comms/moonraker.sock software_version: v0.8.0-186-g2641fc5 git_branch: master git_remote: origin git_repo_url: https://github.com/Arksine/moonraker.git modified_files: [] unofficial_components: [] log_file: /home/android/printer_data/logs/moonraker.log python_version: 3.9.2 (default, Feb 28 2021, 17:03:44) [GCC 10.2.1 20210110] msgspec_enabled: False uvloop_enabled: False 2023-10-19 10:05:22,915 [confighelper.py:read_file()] - Configuration File '/home/android/printer_data/config/moonraker.conf' parsed, total size: 1368 B 2023-10-19 10:05:22,916 [server.py:add_log_rollover_item()] - #################### Moonraker Configuration #################### [server] host = 0.0.0.0 port = 7125 klippy_uds_address = /home/android/printer_data/comms/klippy.sock [authorization] trusted_clients = 10.0.0.0/8 127.0.0.0/8 169.254.0.0/16 172.16.0.0/12 192.168.0.0/16 FE80::/10 ::1/128 192.168.2.1 cors_domains = *.lan *.local *://localhost *://localhost:* *://my.mainsail.xyz *://app.fluidd.xyz [octoprint_compat] [history] [update_manager] channel = dev refresh_interval = 168 [update_manager mainsail-config] type = git_repo primary_branch = master path = ~/mainsail-config origin = https://github.com/mainsail-crew/mainsail-config.git managed_services = klipper [update_manager mainsail] type = web channel = stable repo = mainsail-crew/mainsail path = ~/mainsail [update_manager mobileraker] type = git_repo path = /home/android/mobileraker_companion origin = https://github.com/Clon1998/mobileraker_companion.git primary_branch = main managed_services = mobileraker env = /home/android/mobileraker-env/bin/python requirements = scripts/mobileraker-requirements.txt install_script = scripts/install-mobileraker-companion.sh [update_manager fluidd-config] type = git_repo primary_branch = master path = ~/fluidd-config origin = https://github.com/fluidd-core/fluidd-config.git managed_services = klipper [update_manager fluidd] type = web channel = stable repo = fluidd-core/fluidd path = ~/fluidd ################################################################# All Configuration Files: /home/android/printer_data/config/moonraker.conf ################################################################# ------------------- omitting a bunch of HTTP registrations ----------------------- System Info: ***python*** version: (3, 9, 2, 'final', 0) version_string: 3.9.2 (default, Feb 28 2021, 17:03:44) [GCC 10.2.1 20210110] ***cpu_info*** cpu_count: 4 bits: 64bit processor: aarch64 cpu_desc: serial_number: hardware_desc: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc MSM8992 model: total_memory: 1858336 memory_units: kB ***sd_info*** manufacturer_id: 11 manufacturer: Unknown oem_id: 0100 product_name: 016G7 product_revision: 3.2 serial_number: 000bce12 manufacturer_date: 2/2082 capacity: Unknown total_bytes: 0 ***distribution*** name: Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye) id: debian version: 11 version_parts: {'major': '11', 'minor': '', 'build_number': ''} like: codename: bullseye release_info: {} ***virtualization*** virt_type: none virt_identifier: none ***network*** ***canbus*** ***Allowed Services*** klipper_mcu webcamd MoonCord KlipperScreen moonraker-telegram-bot moonraker-obico sonar crowsnest octoeverywhere ratos-configurator mobileraker ------------------- omitting a bunch of HTTP registrations ----------------------- 2023-10-19 10:05:23,843 [authorization.py:__init__()] - Authorization Configuration Loaded Trusted Clients: 192.168.2.1 10.0.0.0/8 127.0.0.0/8 169.254.0.0/16 172.16.0.0/12 192.168.0.0/16 fe80::/10 ::1/128 CORS Domains: .*\.lan .*\.local .*://localhost .*://localhost:.* .*://my\.mainsail\.xyz .*://app\.fluidd\.xyz ------------------- omitting a bunch of HTTP registrations ----------------------- 2023-10-19 10:05:24,089 [server.py:load_component()] - Component (octoprint_compat) loaded 2023-10-19 10:05:24,115 [server.py:_initialize_component()] - Performing Component Post Init: [dbus_manager] 2023-10-19 10:05:24,154 [server.py:_initialize_component()] - Performing Component Post Init: [file_manager] 2023-10-19 10:05:24,166 [server.py:_initialize_component()] - Performing Component Post Init: [machine] 2023-10-19 10:05:24,167 [machine.py:validation_init()] - Validation version in database out of date 2023-10-19 10:05:24,261 [server.py:_initialize_component()] - Component [machine] failed post init Traceback (most recent call last): File "/home/android/moonraker/moonraker/server.py", line 225, in _initialize_component await ret File "/home/android/moonraker/moonraker/components/machine.py", line 252, in component_init await self.sys_provider.initialize() File "/home/android/moonraker/moonraker/components/machine.py", line 1014, in initialize self.systemd_mgr = await self.dbus_mgr.get_interface( File "/home/android/moonraker/moonraker/components/dbus_manager.py", line 123, in get_interface ret = await self.get_interfaces(bus_name, bus_path, File "/home/android/moonraker/moonraker/components/dbus_manager.py", line 135, in get_interfaces introspection = await self.bus.introspect(bus_name, bus_path) File "/home/android/moonraker-env/lib/python3.9/site-packages/dbus_next/aio/message_bus.py", line 216, in introspect return await asyncio.wait_for(future, timeout=timeout) File "/usr/lib/python3.9/asyncio/tasks.py", line 481, in wait_for return fut.result() File "/home/android/moonraker-env/lib/python3.9/site-packages/dbus_next/message_bus.py", line 195, in reply_notify BaseMessageBus._check_method_return(reply, err, 's') File "/home/android/moonraker-env/lib/python3.9/site-packages/dbus_next/message_bus.py", line 615, in _check_method_return raise DBusError._from_message(msg) dbus_next.errors.DBusError: Launch helper exited with unknown return code 1 2023-10-19 10:05:24,262 [server.py:add_warning()] - Component 'machine' failed to load with error: Launch helper exited with unknown return code 1 2023-10-19 10:05:24,262 [server.py:_initialize_component()] - Performing Component Post Init: [proc_stats] 2023-10-19 10:05:24,262 [server.py:_initialize_component()] - Performing Component Post Init: [announcements] 2023-10-19 10:05:24,264 [server.py:_initialize_component()] - Performing Component Post Init: [webcam] 2023-10-19 10:05:24,265 [server.py:_initialize_component()] - Performing Component Post Init: [klippy_connection] 2023-10-19 10:05:24,266 [server.py:_initialize_component()] - Performing Component Post Init: [authorization] 2023-10-19 10:05:24,266 [server.py:_initialize_component()] - Performing Component Post Init: [update_manager] 2023-10-19 10:05:24,374 [base_deploy.py:log_info()] - PackageDeploy: PackageKit Provider Configured 2023-10-19 10:05:24,417 [update_manager.py:_handle_auto_refresh()] - update_manger: Install validation pending, bypassing initial refresh 2023-10-19 10:05:24,417 [machine.py:_check_service_file()] - Performing Service Validation... 2023-10-19 10:05:24,418 [server.py:add_warning()] - Unable to retrieve Moonraker service info. Service file must be updated manually. 2023-10-19 10:05:24,420 [extensions.py:start_unix_server()] - Creating Unix Domain Socket at '/home/android/printer_data/comms/moonraker.sock' 2023-10-19 10:05:24,423 [server.py:start_server()] - Starting Moonraker on (0.0.0.0, 7125), Hostname: localhost 2023-10-19 10:05:24,425 [app.py:listen()] - SSL Certificate/Key not configured, aborting HTTPS Server startup
  • First attempt with kipper not going great
    1 project | /r/klippers | 12 Jul 2023
  • Moonraker Updater Error on BTT M5P/CB1
    6 projects | /r/klippers | 29 Jun 2023
    14:00:21Application moonraker: Attempting Repo Recovery... 14:00:21Git Repo moonraker: Starting Clone Recovery... 14:00:21Cloning into '/home/biqu/.moonraker_repo_backup'... 14:02:31fatal: unable to access 'https://github.com/arksine/moonraker.git/': Failed to connect to github.com port 443: Connection timed out 14:02:32Git Repo moonraker: Git Clone Failed 14:02:32Error Recovering moonraker14:02:32Git Clone Error
  • Can you change the directory of the virtual SD card?
    1 project | /r/klippers | 16 Apr 2023
    Your virtual_sdcard directory has to be ~/printer_data/gcodes now.
  • Moonraker Warnings on Boot Up and After Updates
    2 projects | /r/ratrig | 14 Apr 2023
    Might be this moonraker one https://github.com/Arksine/moonraker/issues/516
  • Missing In Action
    1 project | /r/ratrig | 29 Mar 2023
    https://github.com/Arksine/moonraker/issues/516 this may be the one you need to do, I did it before but I use regular Klipper with a Voron, not sure if Ratos would need you to do something else
  • What is so special about Klipper?
    3 projects | /r/3Dprinting | 2 Mar 2023
    Works with front ends like Octoprint, but there are also frontends that are purpose built for klipper through the moonraker api such as Fluidd and Mainsail
  • I have updated today and all config files are misssing !
    1 project | /r/klippers | 15 Feb 2023
    Read this
  • Fluidd update broke my software
    1 project | /r/klippers | 2 Feb 2023
    This issue tracker has some good information
  • Adding gpio to control printer psu... with klipper on linux pc
    2 projects | /r/klippers | 29 Jan 2023
    Look in the [power] section of moonraker.conf https://github.com/Arksine/moonraker/blob/master/docs/configuration.md

What are some alternatives?

When comparing klipper and moonraker you can also consider the following projects:

PrusaSlicer - G-code generator for 3D printers (RepRap, Makerbot, Ultimaker etc.)

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

Marlin-2-0-x-Anycubic-i3-MEGA-S - Marlin 2.0.x Version for Anycubic i3 MEGA M/S/P/X/CHIRON and 4MAX with Anycubic TFT or the "new" DGUS Clone TFT - Now also with BLTouch!

mainsail - Mainsail is the popular web interface for managing and controlling 3D printers with Klipper.

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.

fluidd - Fluidd, the klipper UI.

SuperSlicer - G-code generator for 3D printers (Prusa, Voron, Creality, etc.)

kiauh - Klipper Installation And Update Helper

Cura - 3D printer / slicing GUI built on top of the Uranium framework

DWIN_T5UIC1_LCD - Python class for the Ender 3 V2 LCD

FluiddPI - FluiddPi - A Pi image with Klipper, Moonraker, Fluidd and Web Camera support pre-installed.