#Element 3d 2.2 update zip file#
Now, this is really important, don't just download a zip file from there without this next step. It means you have to go to this second github page, which is the Configurations repository. The printer specific configuration files that we need as a starting point - they used to be in this config folder of the Marlin repository - but they have been moved to another location - another github repository. Now there is one major thing that has changed since January 2020. Then, click on the "Clone or download" button and select to download a zip file.Īfter that's done unpack the downloaded zip file into a folder on your computer. We wanna make sure, we get the latest version with all the latest bugfixes. On the Marlin github page, first click on the Branch button and then select the bugfix-2.0.x version. The github link is in the description of this video. You need to download the Marlin Firmware from github to your computer, either on a Mac or PC. Ok, with this out of the way, let's continue with the setup.
#Element 3d 2.2 update install#
If you find out that you're not able to flash firmware using a USB cable, go and install a bootloader first and then come back to this video and continue from here. I have made a video to explain how you can flash a bootloader to these mainboards. It's not possible to tell unless you just try it out using the USB cable.īut the good thing is - you can't break anything physically by just trying it out. So how can you know if your printer mainboard has a bootloader on it? - Actually you can't. This question is really important because having a bootloader is a prerequisite to be able to flash firmware to your printer using just a USB cable connected directly between your computer and your printer. You will need to have a bootloader installed on your mainboard. So, let's talk about the prerequisites for flashing Marlin 2.0 to this printer. staying with an older version, watch this video here, where I elaborate in depth about this topic and more important things to know. If you wanna learn more about the pros and cons of uprading to Marlin 2.0 vs. Once they are released, it's very unlikely that the manufacturer will ever release a firmware upgrade and mostly the printers will ship with firmware that is already outdated when you buy it. Many printer manufacturers, still forget to activate this by default.īut you will also be able to unlock new features for your printer like mesh bed leveling for better first layer results or power loss recovery to resume failed prints or support for bed leveling sensors or linear advance for better print quality, just to name a few.Īnd in general with affordable 3D printers, it's like with affordable Android phones. So why you should upgrade your firmware to Marlin 2.0?įirst of all, enabling thermal runaway protection should be your main concern regarding safety features. I would like to help you being more successful with 3d printing and if you're here for the first time, subscribe and hit the bell notification icon so you don't miss anything. Hello, my name is Daniel, welcome to the CrossLink channel. Read the full transcript below if you prefer a written version.
#Element 3d 2.2 update how to#
In this guide, I show you how to install Marlin 2.0 firmware on the Ender 3 or the Ender 3 Pro.