Marlin Firmware

Marlin Firmware

@marlinfw.org

Printing the world one step at a time.

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☝️ Marlin Firmware is a popular open source firmware for #RepRap 3D printers. Built on the #Arduino platform, Marlin is optimized to run on anything from a modest 32KB AVR to a powerful 32-bit ARM. Created by hobbyists for hobbyists, it also runs CNC mills, lasers, plotters, pick-and-place machines….

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If writing an entirely new firmware from the ground up —stealing from the best— sounds like a fun and interesting project to you, join us in this exciting initiative! Interesting developments are afoot. #OpenSource #3DPrinting #RepRap #RightToRepair

We're rewriting the Marlin website from the ground up as an accessible feature-first User Manual — with an eye towards knowledge embedding and further integration with Auto Build Marlin and that OctoPrint 2 plugin we keep teasing. Exciting time to be an #OpenSource maintainer / web dev!

Marlin Firmware reposted

55 PRs merged this week. FreeCAD no longer wastes 2% CPU when idle, read-only documents are now visible in the tree, plus CAM gets auto tag placement and Sketcher input handling improvements. blog.freecad.org/2026/05/06/wip-wednesday-6-may-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource

blog.freecad.orgWIP Wednesday, 6 May 2026This week in FreeCAD development: Draft Roy_043 fixed a regression where clones would not receive the correct Diffuse color (PR#29725), added statusbar hints for annotation tools (PR#29649), and fi…

Before you unleash #Agents on your #OpenSource project prepare and curate all your knowledge. Sharpen it and remove dross and resolve ambiguities. Provide a high level overview first and work towards details subsystem-by-subsystem. Be patient and take advantage of shared skills.

Did #GitHub Copilot powered by #Claude just one-shot the solution for a lost steps issue that only manifests when Input Shaping adds extra cycles to the Stepper Interrupt? It looks that way! I did give it some hints where to look, but with only the vaguest of inklings.

Marlin Firmware 2.1.2.7 patches SPI handling for TFT LVGL UI, and adds example Configurations and pre-built Binaries for Creality 4.2.7 board and ProUI interface. This release is recommended for all users. #RepRap #3DPrinting #OpenSource github.com/MarlinFirmwa...

github.comRelease Marlin 2.1.2.7 · MarlinFirmware/MarlinThis is a minor release bringing over some changes from the latest development branch. Example Configurations for many machines are posted at: https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Configurations/tree/...

The updated Fixed-Time Motion scheduler and trajectory planner is blowing away the previous implementation with its smooth and quiet operation. It’s been ages since we just sat and watched the printer in awe, but this is some crazy magic. #RepRap #3DPrinting #OpenSource

Realtime 100x print speed is possible, but only in simulation! Attach the Marlin Simulator to LLDB in VSCode and there's no more fun and exciting way to debug and test your improvements to our small and maximally efficient #OpenSource motion system. #RepRap #3DPrinting #ImgUI

"Auto Build Marlin" is a VSCode extension created by the lead developer of Marlin Firmware to provide all the tools you need in one convenient location. It's never been easier to configure, build, and update your motion system firmware! #3DPrinting #RepRap #OpenSource #VSCode

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I’ll be live streaming later today, putting some final touches to the upcoming Marlin 2.1.3 release. This version will be tagged on Friday and we’ll patch up your reported issues in followup point releases. #3DPrinting

At the moment #LLMs still can’t handle our codebase and choke on preprocessor macros and novel meta-programming. Humans are still far more adept. But we are rooting for you, brave little #AI, and we’re sure you’ll get there soon! #OpenSource

The definition of irony: Contracting pneumonia while you’re taking an extended health break. 😵 (And now I know what a “pleural effusion” is.) I just need to take it easy (and sleep a lot) for a little while, then I’ll be back on the project full-time! #RepRap #OpenSource #HealthyRoutine

Auto Build Marlin 2.1.75 is out now and has some nice improvements for you! - Config Editor: Updated for Marlin 2.1.3-b3 compatibility. - Info Panel: Documentation Search for convenient access to the knowledge you need when you need it! github.com/MarlinFirmwa... #RepRap #3DPrinting #OpenSource

Did everyone have a great time at #MRRF2025? We didn't make it out this year because #RepRap needs us to stay on the job to keep this thing going! But guaranteed we'll be there next year to represent our eternal commitment to this amazing #3DPrinting community!

We’re tagging a new release any day now. As the premier #OpenSource single-board motion system we’ve still got a lot to do and much of it is already mapped out. Join our human effort or we’ll be forced to hand over our task list to schizoid #AI !

The content on #3DPrinting and #RepRap was exciting while we were inventing the technology. Now we’re just talking about the latest models and features and it’s no more interesting than content about the newest television. What will be the next #RepRap -like phenomenon my fellow #makers??

Hark! The beta testing period for 2.1.3 is almost over! We’ve been cleaning up, revamping, and optimizing the motion system to achieve higher acceleration and fix longstanding annoyances. Your existing #RepRap machines and #3DPrinters will seem brand new, and your future builds will be extra extra.

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#Austin got hit by a tropical storm today that whipped through and knocked over a lot of trees and things. It also knocked out the Internet so all those good TMCStepper patches for Marlin are delayed, sorry! #3DPrinting #OpenSource @marlinfw.org

Whatever vitamins you're taking, keep it up! The innovation and quality of your contributions to fix, improve, and extend the power and capabilities of all kinds of hobbyist making robots have been especially good in recent times! #RepRap #OpenSource

“Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” If you're interested in motion theory, robotics, CNC … and looking to build your C / C++ coding skills this is the opportune moment to join us in moving the state of the art forward! #Coding #OpenSource #RepRap #3DPrinting

As a free open source product made by monks, the price of Marlin remains unaffected by current #tariffs. And it can still run on your old toaster oven. If you have limited parts, there are great SCARA #RepRap designs made to be built out of scraps … in a cave! #3Dprinting will survive and thrive!

Unimaginative people appear to be scared that “the era of innovation and open source contribution in motion control is over and done;” that “the two board solution is best.” The view from here is quite different. Our sector is constantly moving and we still have a vital role to play. #3DPrinting