Emerging technologies are novel and rapidly growing innovations with potential for change. These technologies include AI, robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. They combine different systems towards similar goals through convergence
Nightly builds are automatically compiled after every main branch commit. Nightly builds contain bugs and unstable features. Users should download appropriate version for their operating system
TPU is a block copolymer with alternating hard and soft segments. Contains crystalline areas for high elasticity and flexible chains for elongation. Properties include high abrasion resistance, low-temperature performance, and transparency
Cura is an open-source 3D printing slicer developed by Ultimaker BV. David Braam, the developer, later became Ultimaker's software maintenance employee. Available under LGPLv3 license and supports Windows operating systems
Klipper requires a printer configuration file (printer.cfg) stored on the host. Configuration files can be found in Klipper config directory or manufacturer websites. Printer configuration can be customized from scratch but requires technical knowledge
Pin names use hardware names like PA4 with optional reverse polarity and pull-up/down. Multiple microcontrollers can be defined with different pin configurations. Additional sections can create custom pins for heaters, steppers, and fans