Modder uses Nintendo Switch to boost aging 3D printer's speed by 90%, dropping 3DBenchy print time from 90 minutes to a mere 8 minutes and 41 seconds — enthusiast claims big quality improvements by using jailbroken quad-core console

A modder ran Klipper on a jailbroken Nintendo Switch with Ubuntu to control a Prusa MK3S 3D printer.

By offloading motion control, the setup cut a 3DBenchy print from about 90 minutes to 8 minutes and 41 seconds.

The experiment also reportedly improved print quality through input shaping and vibration compensation.

It highlights how repurposed consumer hardware can boost speed and performance on older printers.