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====== A5 & A3S Custom Community Firmware ====== | ====== A5 & A3S Custom Community Firmware ====== | ||
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//NOTE: This page only talks about the firmware for the __main motherboard__. There is firmware available for the LCD module as well, but that is not important unless you want to use [[a5: | //NOTE: This page only talks about the firmware for the __main motherboard__. There is firmware available for the LCD module as well, but that is not important unless you want to use [[a5: | ||
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- | The original [[a5: | + | The original [[a5: |
* The temperature calibration was very inaccurate (+10ÂșC!) | * The temperature calibration was very inaccurate (+10ÂșC!) | ||
* The extruder calibration was under-extruding by 14% | * The extruder calibration was under-extruding by 14% | ||
* The default movement speeds were far too fast for the large print bed | * The default movement speeds were far too fast for the large print bed | ||
- | JGAurora previously refused to supply the firmware files for this printer until only [[: | + | JGAurora previously refused to supply the firmware |
* Smoother printer movement for better surface printing quality | * Smoother printer movement for better surface printing quality | ||
* Faster and more accurate homing procedure | * Faster and more accurate homing procedure | ||
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If you wish to go back, you can download the original factory firmware [[a5: | If you wish to go back, you can download the original factory firmware [[a5: | ||
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==== Firmware Installation Instructions ==== | ==== Firmware Installation Instructions ==== | ||
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- â Processor to âAtmega 2560 (Mega 2560)â | - â Processor to âAtmega 2560 (Mega 2560)â | ||
- â COM Port set to your 3D printerâs com port: To find your COM port, unplug the printer, and see which com ports are currently listed. Plug the printer USB cable in, and see if any new COM ports appear. Those will likely be your printer. If you canât find the right com port, or your device is not detected, you may need to install drivers for the CH340 serial to USB interface chip in the printer. Mac CH340 serial drivers are [[http:// | - â COM Port set to your 3D printerâs com port: To find your COM port, unplug the printer, and see which com ports are currently listed. Plug the printer USB cable in, and see if any new COM ports appear. Those will likely be your printer. If you canât find the right com port, or your device is not detected, you may need to install drivers for the CH340 serial to USB interface chip in the printer. Mac CH340 serial drivers are [[http:// | ||
- | - Install the {{ : | + | - Install the {{ : |
- Triple check youâve unplugged the 8-pin ribbon cable going to the printerâs LCD. | - Triple check youâve unplugged the 8-pin ribbon cable going to the printerâs LCD. | ||
- In the Arduino software, choose upload, under the sketch menu. | - In the Arduino software, choose upload, under the sketch menu. | ||
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- In the input box, type the following GCode commands: type M502, then press return, then type M500, and press return again. This step is used to initialise the EEPROM for the new firmware. | - In the input box, type the following GCode commands: type M502, then press return, then type M500, and press return again. This step is used to initialise the EEPROM for the new firmware. | ||
- Celebrate! You did it! 8-) | - Celebrate! You did it! 8-) | ||
+ | - If you want to upgrade your LCD firmware as well (optional) go [[a5: | ||
=== Troubleshooting === | === Troubleshooting === | ||
* If you end up with an error " | * If you end up with an error " | ||
* If you get the error " | * If you get the error " | ||
+ | * If you have other problems compiling, please re-download, | ||
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**Firmware Changelog: | **Firmware Changelog: | ||
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+ | Rev C ( 28th Aug) | ||
+ | Made a small code change to solve [[http:// | ||
Rev C (21st Jan 2018): | Rev C (21st Jan 2018): |
a5/firmware.txt · Last modified: 2021/12/23 12:15 by samuelpinches