# Best 3D Printer Control Boards for Silent Upgrades (2026) Source: https://filamentprintlab.com/best/control-boards Updated: 2026-10-20 Publisher: Filament Print Lab. Our score is an editorial rating out of 10 (fit 35%, features 25%, build 20%, value 20%), not a customer rating. Method: https://filamentprintlab.com/how-we-research#our-score Processor and stepper drivers headline the decision. A 32-bit board handles faster motion and advanced features far better than older 8-bit designs, and integrated or socketed TMC drivers deliver near-silent movement plus features like sensorless homing. Check driver current limits, the number of motor and endstop ports, connectivity such as USB or CAN, and above all firmware support for Marlin or Klipper so your machine actually runs the board. These guides fit anyone chasing quieter prints, adding a probe or extra extruder, or moving to Klipper for speed. Builders and upgraders both benefit from a board matched to their printer's motor count and voltage. A practical tip: confirm your printer's power voltage and motor requirements before buying, and prefer socketed drivers so you can replace a single failed driver rather than the whole board. Verify community firmware exists for your exact model, since an unsupported board means hours of configuration or a dead machine. ## Picks ### 1. BIGTREETECH SKR Mini E3 V3.0 32 Bit Control Board, Integrated TMC2209 UART, Ender 3/3 Pro/V2/5 Our score: 9.2/10 (Fit for the job 10/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10) BIGTREETECH SKR Mini E3 V3.0 32 Bit control board with integrated TMC2209 UART for Ender 3, 3 Pro, V2 and 5. Pros: - Integrated TMC2209 UART drivers make steppers nearly silent - Drop-in form factor fits Ender 3, 3 Pro, V2 and Ender 5 cases - V3.0 revision adds improvements over older Mini E3 boards Cons: - Integrated drivers cannot be swapped if one fails - Firmware must be built or downloaded for your exact printer Details: https://filamentprintlab.com/product/B0DFH6HDJ4 ### 2. BIGTREETECH SKR V1.4 Control Board 32bit, Compatible TFT35/TFT70, Support TMC2209/TMC5160 Our score: 8.6/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) BIGTREETECH SKR V1.4 32bit control board compatible with TFT35/TFT70 screens and TMC2209/TMC5160 stepper drivers. Pros: - 32bit processor handles smooth motion and advanced Marlin features - TMC2209 and TMC5160 driver support enables quiet, precise steppers - TFT35 and TFT70 compatibility gives touchscreen interface options Cons: - Stepper drivers and screen are usually bought separately - Swapping a mainboard needs firmware compiling and careful wiring Details: https://filamentprintlab.com/product/B0B55VFBD6 ### 3. BIGTREETECH SKR V1.4 Turbo 32Bit ControlBoard 120MHZ Running Klipper/Marlin | Support 5 Axis TMC2209 Stepper Motor Driver Compatible HDMI5/TFT35/TFT70 Touch Screen BTT Pi for Ender 3/CR10/Voron DIY Board Our score: 8.4/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) BIGTREETECH SKR V1.4 Turbo is a 32 bit control board with a 120 MHz LPC1769 chip, TMC2209 support, Marlin and Klipper use, and TFT touch screen support. Pros: - 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 LPC1769 chip at 120 MHz with open source Marlin firmware. - SPI and UART modes for TMC drivers such as TMC2209 and TMC5160T Pro, with DIAG pins to simplify wiring. - Supports 12 to 24 V input, a removable fuse, BLTouch, filament break detection and power-off resume. Cons: - Drivers are not described as included in the listing, so factor in the cost of TMC2209 modules. - Wiring a new board into a printer needs some electronics comfort and a firmware setup. Details: https://filamentprintlab.com/product/B082V344QK ### 4. BIGTREETECH SKR Mini E3 V2.0 Control Board 32Bit Silent, TMC2209 UART, Ender 3/V2/Pro/5 Our score: 8.4/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) BIGTREETECH SKR Mini E3 V2.0 32Bit silent control board with TMC2209 UART drivers for Ender 3, V2, Pro and 5. Pros: - TMC2209 UART drivers quiet down loud stock Ender steppers - Fits Ender 3, V2, Pro and Ender 5 mounting without adapters - Popular board with lots of setup guides and firmware builds Cons: - Older V2.0 revision has been superseded by the newer Mini E3 revision - Probe and screen connections may need adapters on some models Details: https://filamentprintlab.com/product/B089CQ3DHB ### 5. BIGTREETECH SKR 2 32Bit Silent Control Board Upgrade SKR V1.4 Turbo, STM32F429VGT6 Our score: 8.3/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) BIGTREETECH SKR 2 32Bit silent control board with an STM32F429VGT6 chip, an upgrade over the SKR V1.4 Turbo. Pros: - STM32F429VGT6 processor offers strong headroom for complex firmware - Silent board design supports quiet stepper driver setups - Upgrade path for users outgrowing the SKR V1.4 Turbo Cons: - Advanced board is overkill for a basic stock Ender printer - Driver modules are not included in this listing title Details: https://filamentprintlab.com/product/B0B4VR9T89 ### 6. BIGTREETECH SKR PICO V1.0 Control Board Integrated 4 Axis TMC2209 UART | Stepper Motor Driver Compatible with Raspberry-Pi Online Printing for Voron V0 V0.1 3D Printer Motherboard Our score: 8.0/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10) BIGTREETECH SKR Pico V1.0 is an RP2040 control board with four integrated TMC2209 UART drivers and a Raspberry Pi mounting frame, built with Voron style machines in mind. Pros: - Raspberry Pi RP2040 MCU with four TMC2209 drivers integrated, for quiet UART controlled motion. - Board frame holds a Raspberry Pi directly on the mainboard, saving space inside the electronics bay. - Upgraded heat sink and extra controllable fan are listed for better heat dissipation. Cons: - Four integrated driver axes may be too few for printers that need extra Z motors or extruders. - Aimed at Voron V0 style builds and Klipper, so it is a less natural fit for stock Marlin printers. Details: https://filamentprintlab.com/product/B09MYKL9MP ### 7. 3D Printer Parts SKR V1.3 Control Board 32 Bit CPU Smoothieboard for MKS GEN L Ender 3 CR10 Our score: 6.5/10 (Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 7/10) Generic SKR V1.3 32 Bit CPU control board with Smoothieboard support as an MKS GEN L alternative for Ender 3 and CR10. Pros: - 32 Bit CPU upgrade replaces slower MKS GEN L style boards - Listed for Ender 3 and CR10 conversions using external drivers - Smoothieboard support offers an alternative to Marlin builds Cons: - Seller is not BIGTREETECH, so board authenticity is uncertain - Ender 3 install requires a custom case or mounting solution Details: https://filamentprintlab.com/product/B0892PN3K8 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.