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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¶
- Mount the board in your printer
- Connect stepper motors
- Connect endstops
- Connect heaters and fans
- Flash firmware
Community Mods¶
- Custom cooling solutions
- Additional connectivity options
Related Resources¶
References¶
- BTT Official Documentation
- Community Modifications Database
- User Experience Reports