Bootstrap 3D Printer

There were some issues getting the WIFI to work using the default rpi-imager path. I had to use an ethernet cable to connect to the pi and run `sudo nmtui` to set up the WIFI connection.

I proceeded to install all necessary applications using kiauh

Installing Klipper on the Manta M8P

I'm using the guide provided here

cd klipper
make menuconfig

produced an error regarding an unsupported locale. I tried setting my locale with

sudo raspi-config

  but that did not fix the error. export LC_ALL=C

export LC_ALL=C

 did seem to fix the error.

The rest of the documentation seems fine and got me to a working install. Printer is reporting errors, but that's because it's not configured yet.

I've bought a micro-ATX chassis to hold my controller and peripherals. I've decided to switch from Marlin to Klipper and bought the BTT Manta M8P v2 as the control board. Managed to get a raspberry PI CM4 as well for a reasonable price.

The entire thing will run on 24v, so I can't really use a regular ATX PSU, so I'm going to have to improvise and got a Meanwell 24v PSU, and I have some DC-DC converters laying around should I need them. One for 12V @ 10A, and one at 5.1V @ 12A

I'm in love with the TMC5160, so I got 8 of  those. Just the standard, original, silent step sticks (from Mouser or Farnell), some soldering required. 

I do want to do some case modding for fun as well, so I got 3 corsair LL120 RGB fans. First thing I did was cut of the connectors and wire them as if they were a strip of ws2812b leds, and use a simple ESP32 MCU I have laying around as the controller. Also found an old led strip with the same RGB leds to mod the case further should I want to.

I've scrapped my previous printer project after I had to dismantle it when moving. I was already having issues with finishing it so it seems like a good moment to start anew. Slippy never actually printed anything to did do a fantastic job as my Polarimetric Microscope 

Lessons learned:

TMC5160s rule.

MGN15 rails are cheap.

Motors replace pullies