Introduction - 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 doesnโt 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: Installation Tour #1: You have a stock system or want to start fresh (recommended). Installation Tour #2: You have already installed a custom OS and only want to add FreeDi to get the Display funtionality [Beta]: During the beta phase, Tour #1 is the only one that will work. Reason is to reduce side tasks caused by "I have a special setup and need your help" ๐
Note: Tour #2 is really intended for advanced users only who have already installed a clean OS and understood the process (e.g., following my FreeQIDI guide). It will only add my software in combination with my display firmware.
I have installation guides for either way. You can navigate through this wiki using the right 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.