Installation guide - Phil1988/FreeDi GitHub Wiki

Introduction

Writing this guide is pretty difficult because these printers are being used by a wide range of users. Some are already tinkerers, makers or even hackers, while others bought this as their first 3D printer and dont even know what klipper is.

I try to cover it all what might make it (sometimes too) long for some - sorry for that :)

Important: To get started, you'll need an operating system (OS) that doesn’t block the serial port with background software. The official Qidi OS is not suitable for this, as it includes software that interferes with the serial port. For more details, see Interaction between Software and the Display.

Choose Your Way

There are two options depending on the current state of your system: Way B (Beginner): You have a complete stock system or want to start fresh (recommended). Way A (Advanced): You have already installed a clean OS

Note: Way A is really intended for advanced users only who have already installed a clean OS and understood the process (e.g., following my FreeQIDI guide). Way A will only add my software and display firmware.

I have installation guides for either way. You can navigate through this wiki using the sidebar (or at the bottom if you're on mobile).

Please follow the complete guide step by step. If you encounter any issues, it's likely that you missed a step or didn't fully understand what was meant to be done. In that case, feel free to open a [Help] issue, as skipping steps could lead to more problems.

Lets get started with the first chapter: The Requirements