Smoothieware

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Choose Your Version
Smoothieware has two major versions. Select your version using the version selector at the top of the page to see documentation and guides specific to your hardware.

Smoothieware V1

You’re using the original Smoothieware V1 platform with the LPC1769-based Smoothieboard.

Getting Started:

Review the unboxing guide for hardware setup
Follow the configuration guide to set up your machine
Check community support - most active on IRC (#smoothie @ freenode)
See the machine guides for your specific machine type

Key Resources:

Configuration uses simple key-value format in config.txt
Motion control documentation for axis setup
Tool documentation for extruders, lasers, and spindles

Smoothieware V2

You’re using the new Smoothieware V2 platform with the STM32H745-based Smoothieboard V2 Prime.

Getting Started:

Review the unboxing guide for hardware setup
Follow the configuration guide to set up your machine
Check community support - most active on Maker Forums and Discord
See the machine guides for your specific machine type

Key Differences from V1:

More powerful dual-core processor (STM32H745)
16× more RAM, 4× more flash storage
Enhanced stepper drivers with advanced features
INI-style configuration format
Expanded I/O capabilities with Gadgeteer expansion headers

Key Resources:

Configuration uses INI-style format with sections
Architecture Overview guide for technical details
Motion control documentation adapted for V2
Configuration Options for all supported settings

Quick Links

Step-by-Step Guides

3D Printer Guide - Complete setup for 3D printers
Laser Cutter Guide - Setup for laser cutting
CNC Mill Guide - Setup for CNC milling
Pick and Place Guide - Setup for pick and place machines

Getting Started

Smoothieboard - About the Smoothieboard controller
Getting Smoothieboard - Where to buy
Configuring Smoothie - Configuration guide
Troubleshooting - When things don’t work

Documentation

Basics - Fundamental concepts
Communication - Connecting to Smoothieboard
Motion Control - Motion system configuration
Tools - Extruders, lasers, spindles, and more
Using Smoothie - Operating your machine

Support

Troubleshooting - Common problems and solutions
Contributing - Help improve Smoothieware
Email Support - Get help from the community

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