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Octopus Series

Overview

The Octopus series represents BigTreeTech's high-end mainboard offerings, designed for advanced 3D printers requiring extensive features and capabilities. These boards are particularly well-suited for complex printer configurations and professional applications.

Available Models

Octopus V1.1

  • Processor: STM32F446 (there are different vesrion, the wiki will be updated soon)
  • Stepper Drivers: 8x (configurable)
  • Connectivity: USB, UART, CAN
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Best For: High-end printers, multi-extruder setups
  • Buy: Amazon Biqu Offical Store

Octopus Pro V1.1

  • Processor: STM32H743
  • Stepper Drivers: 8x (configurable)
  • Connectivity: USB, UART, CAN, Ethernet
  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Best For: Professional printers, complex setups
  • Buy:

Octopus MAX EZ

  • Processor: 32-bit 550 MHz ARM Cortex-M7 series STM32H723ZET6
  • Stepper Drivers: 10 EZ driver slots
  • Connectivity: USB, UART, CAN, SD card
  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Best For: Professional printers, complex setups
  • Buy: West3d

Key Features

Hardware Features

  • High-performance STM32 processors
  • 8 stepper driver support
  • Multiple connectivity options
  • CAN bus support
  • Ethernet capability (Pro model)
  • Multiple fan outputs
  • Advanced sensor support
  • Extensive GPIO options

Software Support

  • Klipper firmware support
  • Marlin firmware support
  • Community firmware options
  • Extensive documentation
  • Active community support

Installation Guide

Basic Setup

  1. Mount the board in your printer
  2. Connect stepper motors
  3. Connect endstops
  4. Connect heaters and fans
  5. Flash firmware

Community Mods

  • Custom cooling solutions
  • Additional connectivity options

References

  1. BTT Official Documentation
  2. Community Modifications Database
  3. User Experience Reports
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