In order to build the firmware, you will also need a build environment. The official build environment is based on the beta version of the Arduino IDE 1.6.6 (Hourly Builds).
Not for production use – use with caution!
The files that make up the Marlin firmware are being reorganized to provide a more managable structure.
Since the 1.1.0-RC2, the following changes have been made:
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File Layout -- The bulk of the code is moved into the /libraries/marlin/ folder. A trivial sketch that can be used to compile and upload the firmware is located at /libraries/marlin/examples/MarlinFirmware/MarlinFirmware.ino
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Configuration Files -- The configuration files are being reorganized. The configuration files from the Marlin 1.1 series are still available in the configurations folder. The procedure that you use to customize your configuration has changed. Please see /libraries/marlin/examples/MarlinFirmware/FirmwareCustomization.h for more information.
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Compilation Support -- Although they lack some of the build features provided, the code can also be compiled from the Arduino IDE 1.6.5 and by other methods. If you need them, you can retrieve earlier support routines from the RC branch of the Marlin Release Repository.
The dev branch contains the most up-to-date development Marlin code. Please remember that this code is for developers only and may well contain non-working situations. (Experimental) After downloading and installing the Arduino IDE 1.6.6 (Hourly Builds), visit Marlin Build Support for instructions on how the load the Marlin Platform support. Install this branch as the library mentioned in (1) above.
The RC branch contains the latest Marlin 1.1 pre-release candidate.
For the latest tagged version of Marlin (currently 1.0.2 – January 2015) you should switch to the Release Repository. Please see that repository for additional information.
Testing of the 1.1 Release Candidate is under way.
The support structure for the new development work has recently been put in place. It is likely that there will be some modifications made to it as we gain experience using it.
Google Hangout: . Hangout We have a hangout every 2 weeks. Search the issue list for "Hangout" and you will see what time and date the next event is going on.
The current Marlin dev team consists of:
- Scott Lahteine [@thinkyhead] - English
- Andreas Hardtung [@AnHardt] - Deutsch, English
- [@Wurstnase] - Deutsch, English
- F. Malpartida [@fmalpartida] - English, Spanish
- [@CONSULitAS] - Deutsch, English
- [@maverikou]
- Chris Palmer [@nophead]
- [@paclema]
- Edward Patel [@epatel] - Swedish, English
- Erik van der Zalm [@ErikZalm]
- David Braam [@daid]
- Bernhard Kubicek [@bkubicek]
- Richard Wackerbarth [@Wackerbarth] - English
- Roxanne Neufeld [@Roxy-3DPrintBoard] - English
More features have been added by:
- Alberto Cotronei [@MagoKimbra]
- Lampmaker,
- Bradley Feldman,
- and others...
Marlin is published under the GPL license because we believe in open development. The GPL comes with both rights and obligations. Whether you use Marlin firmware as the driver for your open or closed-source product, you must keep Marlin open, and you must provide your compatible Marlin source code to end users upon request. The most straightforward way to comply with the Marlin license is to make a fork of Marlin on Github, perform your modifications, and direct users to your modified fork.
While we can't prevent the use of this code in products (3D printers, CNC, etc.) that are closed source or crippled by a patent, we would prefer that you choose another firmware or, better yet, make your own.
