How to update firmware? Where to get it?

Good to know! Thanks for the tip.

 

I'm running RoBo3DR1AUTOV4. I'm surprised this isn't available anywhere. I would like to make modifications to support the Full Graphics LCD, but I'm afraid to make a change that degrades performance that I can't undo.

I guess I'll open a support ticket...

 

version 4 is older than R1v2

There's literally 1 value changed between the two. Don't put so much clout on firmware, they're all more or less the same.

 

I just found this from a couple weeks ago: http://help.robo3dprinter.com/Answers/View/260/What+is+the+latest+Firmware

I downloaded the one for "R1 with Auto Level 5/16 threaded rods (indicated by no white plastic cover under neath printer)" which is in a file "Auto_Level_7_17.zip" and contains a folder named "Auto_Level_7_17_516inch." The following appears in Configuration.h:

#define CUSTOM_MENDEL_NAME "RoBo3DR1AUTOV4" //robo

How would one determine if one's older than another?

I don't understand why it's so difficult to simply make and maintain a downloads page that lists the latest firmware for each model.

 

I know right? I don't get them sometimes. It's a nightmare for me too.

I mean the best way to see what's different between firmwares is to use a comparison software like diffmerge. Makes it really easy to see what's different.

I tried teaching Coby how to use Github for hosting the firmware, but I'm too inexperienced in it to be more than the blind leading the blind.

 

Good tip on diffmerge; I've been meaning to look into something like that.

Github seems like an obvious place; in fact, I searched for that before posting I figure the simplest solution would be to put a "Downloads" menu on the Support drop-down on the main page that includes MatterControl and the various firmware versions.

It's crazy to me that you have to dig through both a user forum and a tech support site and compare dates of posts with file names, zip file content and config files to get even a hint of what you're using. Further, it's based on characteristics of the unit, not a serial number range or an obvious model version (easily fixed with a sticker).

 

Every time I go to print something new, I have to set the EEProm again. Is this normal? Do I have to change it in the Configuration.h and reflash in order for them to stick?

 

Probably. You have M8 rods? You can use this firmware: https://www.dropbox.com/s/c7aanqlum3ag52i/Robo3dR1V2_M8.zip?dl=0

 

Fair enough. Thanks for the link. I just went ahead and modified it myself last night. Pretty easy to do.