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authorKevin O'Connor <kevin@koconnor.net>2022-11-19 10:12:37 -0500
committerKevin O'Connor <kevin@koconnor.net>2022-11-28 21:14:11 -0500
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docs: Add a note about hardware independence to Features.md
Signed-off-by: Kevin O'Connor <kevin@koconnor.net>
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@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Klipper has several compelling features:
kinematic estimations (such as the Bresenham algorithm) - instead it
calculates precise step times based on the physics of acceleration
and the physics of the machine kinematics. More precise stepper
- movement translates to quieter and more stable printer operation.
+ movement provides quieter and more stable printer operation.
* Best in class performance. Klipper is able to achieve high stepping
rates on both new and old micro-controllers. Even old 8bit
@@ -53,6 +53,13 @@ Klipper has several compelling features:
types of robots easier and it keeps timing precise even with complex
kinematics (no "line segmentation" is needed).
+* Klipper is hardware agnostic. One should get the same precise timing
+ independent of the low-level electronics hardware. The Klipper
+ micro-controller code is designed to faithfully follow the schedule
+ provided by the Klipper host software (or prominently alert the user
+ if it is unable to). This makes it easier to use available hardware,
+ to upgrade to new hardware, and to have confidence in the hardware.
+
* Portable code. Klipper works on ARM, AVR, and PRU based
micro-controllers. Existing "reprap" style printers can run Klipper
without hardware modification - just add a Raspberry Pi. Klipper's