3D Printing
Bambu Lab firmware updates: precautions before you tap OK
Read the release history, update Studio and Handy first, never cut power mid-update, and recalibrate afterwards. Plus the offline microSD option.
2026-10-20
3D Printing
Klipper update checklist (host, MCU, and config changes)
Klipper updates come in two halves: the host software and the micro-controller firmware. Here's the order that avoids a printer stuck in a version-mismatch error.
2026-10-20
3D Printing
OctoPrint updates: back up first, and check your plugins
OctoPrint itself updates cleanly; plugins are where things break. Use the bundled Backup & Restore and Software Update plugins the way they're designed.
2026-10-20
3D Printing
Version your Klipper config with Git (and never lose a tuned printer.cfg)
Five minutes of Git setup turns every config change, SAVE_CONFIG, and update into a diff you can review and undo.
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