Setting up the BTT Pi (or CB1)

How to install the system software to get your BTT Pi or CB1 system up and running with Klipper, Mainsail, and KlipperScreen. This is a little different than setting up a Raspberry Pi, but is quick and easy!
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Getting the OS image
02:05 Flashing the Micro SD card
03:08 Configuring the OS (name, time zone, network)
03:46 Enabling the TFT35 SPI driver
04:22 Booting the host
04:48 Getting into Mainsail
05:13 Conclusion
BTT Pi Github page (has board fan info): github.com/bigtreetech/BTT-Pi
BTT CB1 Github page (has OS download): github.com/bigtreetech/cb1
Links to the boards and display-
BTT Pi: collabs.shop/vdovrg
CB-1: collabs.shop/rrxldp
TFT35 SPI Display: collabs.shop/tosxqm

[@rods87175]

I did pick up a couple BTT Pis even though I didn't have a printer that needs one. The price and the ability to connect directly to 24V makes them a great alternative to a Raspberry Pi. Setting up Klipper was a breeze following the BTT guide. I would add that it is not necessary to unzip the image file when using Raspberry Pi Imager but no downside either.

[@CatGus]

Best Config Video I found thank you

[@JoopHbR]

The device-name and WiFi settings would be configurable from the raspberry pi imager-tool as well, isn't it?

[@west3dprinting219]

That only works with Raspbian (the official Raspberry Pi OS), not other distros

[@joewynn2445]

I tried that and it didn't work. You have to do it like in the video.
But at the end of the video you cut off how to actually get it working. I did all that and input the printer.config file and restarted klipper and now it says no mcu mcu not detectable. Any clue how to fix that?

[@toddzino58]

I just downloaded it and burned the image. I never decompressed it or anything. Worked fine.

[@lukebabewalker]

After the installation, I can install everything like Klipperscreen and use KIAUH exactly like on a raspberry pi?

[@west3dprinting219]

Klipperscreen is already installed, I don’t know if KIAUH is supported

[@jasonbrashear1923]

trying to use at BTT Pi V1.2, I cannot get the BTT PI to power off the terminals. I get a Green LED Light but nada. Hooked a screen up to it and it doesn't boot unless it is connected to the USB for power, with the JUMPER. I have the Terminals going to the LSR 200 bringing in 24v over 18AWG wire. Is there something I am missing?

[@Armor3dprinting]

Remove the jumper next to the 5v usb adapter to run off of the 24v printer supply.

[@randomname4726]

I feel like this tutorial stopped early. What on earth am I suppposed to do about the missing .cfg file?

[@CheapCharlieMiner]

Does it work with HiveOs also? Linux based OS. Thanks

[@kamhaq]

no information on how to connect the BTT Pi and screen to it. You got to be more elaborate when you wanted to take on step by step

[@palewriter1856]

I am inclined to agree: how things are wired up would be VERY helpful! In the absence thereof, this is not much help for those of us who do NOT luck into just having things work. BTT's documentation is less than reliable, and getting answers from their "tech support" is like pulling teeth! My self-rolled "kit" (SKR Mini E3 V3 + TFT 3.5 + BTT Pi 1.2) to "upgrade" my Ender 3 to Klipper - has been a TOTAL WASTE of TWO WEEKS of my time - just to have my printer totally dead in the water!
"Tech support" refuses to answer MOST of my questions, not the least of which is: "What are your HOURS of OPERATION?"
I suspect that they are on the far side of the moon (or China?) and (guessing) 15 hours different than I. Apparently nobody in the saddle there has the cognitive capacity to register more than one little question at a time, hence they fail to grasp the concepts necessary to connect more than one of THEIR devices! Asking the same questions, over and over, yet getting nothing but silence (with a blank stare, no doubt) is EXTREMELY FRUSTERPATING!

[@randomname4726]

@@palewriter1856 I feel your pain. I have no idea what to do about the missing .cfg file. It feels like the tutorial stopped halfway through!