Connect the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder to SimplyPrint
Does the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder 3D printer work with SimplyPrint, OctoPrint, Mainsail and Fluidd?
Each way of connecting it, what it needs, and how to set it up.
SimplyPrint
Not compatible
Klipper (Moonraker)
Not compatible
Doesn't ship with Klipper: it runs Klipper after you install it in place of its own firmware, a modification
OctoPrint
Directly, over USB
Not compatible
No known way to connect it to SimplyPrint
Unfortunately, the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder is currently not, to our knowledge, compatible with OctoPrint, Mainsail, Fluidd, or SimplyPrint. For the best 3D printing experience, consider other 3D printers that are compatible with these softwares.
How we determine compatibility
We consider a printer compatible if it works with one or more of the following:
SimplyPrint custom integration for this specific model
OctoPrint support (requires the printer to support serial printing)
Klipper support (printer can run Klipper, either by flashing compatible firmware or using an external controller/pad)
OctoPrint compatibility is primarily based on whether the printer supports serial communication. If serial printing is not supported, we mark OctoPrint as not compatible.
Note: Some printers have third-party OctoPrint plugins that enable unofficial/custom connections. We don’t maintain a list of these plugins, so they are not reflected in our compatibility data.
What slicer to use for the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder
None of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud has a ready-made profile for the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder, but it takes standard G-code: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.
We only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder.
Cloud-Based Slicer for Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder
All supported slicers - directly in your browser with SimplyPrint's online cloud slicer. No installation required. Slice your Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder models from any device, anywhere in the world!
Automatic Profile Updates: Profiles are automatically checked and fetched from the slicer GitHub repositories every day, as well as from our own open-source community-driven slicer profile database. This ensures you always have access to the latest profiles.
Note: Other slicers, such as Simplify3D, ideaMaker, SuperSlicer and KISSlicer, aren't in our cloud, so we don't track their profiles. They may still work well with your Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder: check the slicer's own documentation or forums for a profile. You can also contribute profiles to our open-source slicer profile database on GitHub.
Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder specifications: bed size, print height and more
Its size, temperatures, multi-material and how it connects, from the maker and our own research.
Size
Build volume
300 x 300 x 400 mm
Bed type
Square
Bed size
300 x 300 mm
Max print height
400 mm
Printing
Max print speed
180 mm/s
Max extruder temperature
240 °C
Has heated bed
Yes
Max bed temperature
100 °C
Number of nozzles
1
Direct drive
No
Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling
No
Filament width
1.75 mm
Connecting
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB, SD card
Supports serial printing
No
Shipped firmware
Marlin
Files and slicing
Supported file formats
G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)
The printer
Printer manufacturer / brand
Bigtreetech
Printer model name
BIQU Thunder
Made by a company from
China
Launched
November 2018
Disclaimer:
We strive to keep this information as current and accurate as possible, but cannot guarantee its completeness or reliability. Our data is based on user submissions and manufacturer references.
What filament can the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder print?
Filament compatibility for the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder: the materials it can handle, judged from its hotend, bed, chamber and enclosure.
Filament
Suitability
Notes
PLA
Great
The easiest filament to print. Works on almost any printer; a heated bed helps adhesion but is not required.
PETG
Great
Comfortably in range (PETG likes a ~230-250C hotend and a ~70-85C bed).
TPU & flexibles
With care
Possible, but a Bowden extruder makes flexibles harder - print slowly and prefer firmer (higher-shore) TPU.
ABS & ASA
With care
The bed is hot enough, but ABS and ASA warp without an enclosure, which is strongly recommended for clean prints.
Nylon (PA)
Not ideal
Not recommended - nylon needs a hotter hotend (~250-270C) and ideally an enclosure.
Polycarbonate (PC)
Not ideal
Not recommended - PC needs very high hotend temps and an enclosed chamber.
Carbon-fiber & glass-filled
With care
Possible if you fit a hardened or wear-resistant nozzle - the abrasive fibers quickly wear a stock brass nozzle.
Tip: this is a general guide from the printer's specs - always check your filament's recommended settings. With SimplyPrint you can save a profile for each spool and track exactly what filament you have in stock.
Printers like the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder that work with SimplyPrint
Printers from the same maker, of a similar size, printing the same engineering materials or multi-material like it, that you can buy today and that we know work with SimplyPrint.
Who makes the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder, and how open Bigtreetech leaves you: whether its printers run without its cloud, take any filament and slicer, and can be repaired. Each area is rated from public sources.
Openness: Open (4.9 of 5)
Open
Walled gardenOpen
BIGTREETECH (BTT) is a Shenzhen electronics company established in 2015, best known for 3D printer mainboards (SKR, Octopus, Manta), Klipper compute boards and other add-on hardware. BIQU is its sister brand for printers, extruders and upgrade kits. Its own printers (BIQU B1, BX, Hurakan) are a small part of the range; much of what it launched in 2025-2026 is add-ons for other brands' printers, such as the Panda line for Bambu Lab machines.
Founded:
2015 ·
Headquarters:
Shenzhen, China ·
Ownership:
Founder-led (founder and CEO Eric, per BIQU); BIQU and BIGTREETECH are sister brands ·
Website:biqu.equipment
Open: open-source firmware, published printer files, standard parts and no cloud. BTT is mainly an electronics and parts maker, so it has few printers of its own.
Firmware and custom firmware ●●●●●
BTT keeps an active GitHub with firmware, Klipper images and per-printer repositories (BIQU-Hurakan, BIQU-BX, B1). The Hurakan ships with Klipper and can also run Marlin, and upstream Klipper ships configs for its boards and the BIQU BX and B1 SE Plus.
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Local control and integrations ●●●●●
Klipper is pre-installed on the Hurakan, and its built-in Wi-Fi lets you print, pause, check progress and change settings from the Mainsail interface on the local network; a USB drive prints without internet. Mainsail runs on Moonraker, whose API is documented. We found no BTT cloud or account.
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Third-party filament, slicers and parts ●●●●●
Any filament, any slicer, and standard parts: BTT's business is interchangeable boards, extruders, hotends and plates that fit many brands, including its own printers.
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Repairs and spare parts ●●●●●
Parts for its printers are sold one by one (H2 extruders, nozzles, boards, screens), and printer files are public on GitHub, including the Hurakan's 3D files and manual.
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Community and documentation ●●●●●
BTT Wiki, a docs repository on GitHub, a company forum linked from its site, and a large user base for its boards; repositories for older printers are no longer updated.
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Pros
Open-source firmware and published files across its printers and boards.
A huge range of standard spare parts and upgrades from the same company.
No cloud or account: Klipper and Marlin run on your own network or from USB/SD.
Active GitHub, wiki and forum.
Cons
Few complete printers; the Hurakan (2022) and B1/BX are older designs.
Its printers suit tinkerers; the Hurakan needs some assembly.
Most new BIQU products in 2025-2026 are add-ons for other brands' printers rather than new BIQU printers.
Track record
October 2022: BIQU released the Hurakan, a Klipper printer built around BTT's Manta M4P board and CB1 core, in the BIQU store.
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Is the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder compatible with SimplyPrint?
To our knowledge the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder is not yet supported. SimplyPrint works with 130+ brands and 600+ models via OctoPrint, Klipper and built-in integrations - check the compatibility list for a supported printer.
What slicer should I use for the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder?
Cura, PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer all work with the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder, and you can run any of them in SimplyPrint's online browser slicer - no install needed, on any device.
Can I use OrcaSlicer with the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder?
Yes, but OrcaSlicer has no built-in profile for the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder that we know of: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.
What filament can the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder print?
Based on its specs (hotend up to 240C, heated bed up to 100C), the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder handles PLA or PETG well. See the full filament guide above for ABS, nylon, PC and composites.
What is the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder's bed size and build volume?
The Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder has a 300 x 300 mm print bed and prints up to 400 mm tall, a build volume of about 300 x 300 x 400 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.
When did the Bigtreetech BIQU Thunder come out?
Bigtreetech launched the BIQU Thunder in November 2018.
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