Firmware

The first Vertigo machines have been running Kalico which is a forked version of Klipper Firmware. That is the installation presented in this guide. You can read more about the project and its efforts to improve upon Klipper in the Kalico Documentation. As of April 2026, Vertigo can still run on Klipper and the Klipper Documentation is a good place to start if you prefer that firmware.

BigTreeTech Manta M8P Documentation contains information related to the printer controller (mainboard)

1. Install Kalico OS

• Ensure sure the Raspberry Pi CM4 module is properly installed into the Manta M8P Mainboard
• Insert one of the SD Cards into your computer
• Download, install, and run the Raspberry Pi Imager
• In the Device tab, select Raspberry Pi 4, and click NEXT

• In the OS tab, scroll down and select Other specific-purpose OS

• Select 3D Printing

• Select Mainsail OS

• Select The latest Mainsail image and click NEXT

• In the Storage tab, select SDHC Card and click NEXT