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Box turtle is exactly what it appears to be. An open source AMS style filament changer for klipper machines.
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BoxTurtle is exactly what it appears to be — an open source AMS style filament changer for [Klipper](https://klipper3d.org) machines.
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Box turtle uses AFC-Klipper add on found [Here](https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/AFC-Klipper-Add-On).
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BoxTurtle requires the AFC-Klipper Add-On (found [here](https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/AFC-Klipper-Add-On)).
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The goal of BoxTurtle is to deliver a user experience as close to an AMS as possible in vanilla klipper. i.e. an "AMS" for any klipperized printer regardless of form factor but VORON Design printers in particular.
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The goal of BoxTurtle is to deliver a user experience as close to an AMS as possible in vanilla Klipper. i.e. an "AMS" for any klipperized printer regardless of form factor but [VORON Design](https://vorondesign.com) printers in particular.
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If you appreciate the work we are doing, you can support us [Here](https://www.armoredturtle.com/pages/donate).
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If you appreciate the work we are doing, you can support us [here](https://www.armoredturtle.com/pages/donate).
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# How it works
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# How it works
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BoxTurtle is an automated, lane-based filament changing system, also known by some as a "Type B MMU." Each lane is equipped with its own dedicated motor that moves filament to and from the tool head independently, eliminating the need for a selector cart or servos. Synchronization between the lane motor and the tool head occurs when the filament triggers a [sensor](https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/Filatector) located in or near the tool head.
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BoxTurtle is an automated, lane-based filament changing system, also known by some as a "Type B MMU." Each lane is equipped with its own dedicated motor that moves filament to and from the tool head independently, eliminating the need for a selector cart or servos. Synchronization between the lane motor and the tool head occurs when the filament triggers a sensor (such as [FilaTector](https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/Filatector)) that is located in or near the tool head.
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To accommodate any differences in rotation distance between the extruder in the tool head and the lane motors, BoxTurtle uses a toolhead buffer, such as the [belay by annex engineering](https://github.com/Annex-Engineering/Belay) or the [TurtleNeck](https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/TurtleNeck) by ArmoredTurtle. This system is "bufferless," meaning no filament boxes (no spaghetti boxes) are required, similar to the AMS. Each lane features an independent respooler equipped with a brushed motor, which helps rewind the spool and assists the lane motor in feeding the filament smoothly. This prevents issues like spool tangling or "bucking."
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To accommodate any differences in rotation distance between the extruder in the tool head and the lane motors, BoxTurtle uses a toolhead buffer, such as the [Belay by Annex Engineering](https://github.com/Annex-Engineering/Belay) or the [TurtleNeck](https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/TurtleNeck) by ArmoredTurtle. This system is "bufferless," meaning no filament boxes (no spaghetti boxes) are required, similar to the AMS. Each lane features an independent respooler equipped with a brushed motor, which helps rewind the spool and assists the lane motor in feeding the filament smoothly. This prevents issues like spool tangling or "bucking."
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For precise PWM control of the brushed motors, BoxTurtle relies on a custom MCU, AFC-lite, developed by [Isik's Tech @xbst](https://github.com/xbst/AFC-Lite/) While the system currently supports BTT MMB CAN, this is a temporary solution to facilitate broader testing and will not be a permanent feature.
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For precise PWM control of the brushed motors, BoxTurtle relies on a custom MCU, AFC-lite, developed by [Isik's Tech @xbst](https://github.com/xbst/AFC-Lite/) While the system currently supports BTT MMB CAN, this is a temporary solution to facilitate broader testing and will not be a permanent feature.
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# Slicer configuration
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# Slicer configuration
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Orca Slicer is the prefered slicer for BoxTurtle use.
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Orca Slicer is the preferred slicer for BoxTurtle use.
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