¶ Brief Overview
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for manually updating the firmware on your Vision Miner 22IDEX printer. Keeping your firmware current is crucial for accessing the latest features, performance enhancements, and stability improvements.
We are committed to the continuous improvement of our machines, integrating the latest features to enhance accuracy, speed, and ease of use. Regularly updating your firmware ensures your 22IDEX operates at its full potential, producing strong, reliable parts with maximum efficiency.
This manual procedure requires downloading the correct firmware version, transferring the files to the printer's SD card, and running a command to flash the new firmware onto the mainboard.
¶ Defining Your Machine Version
Before downloading, you must identify your specific hardware configuration to select the correct firmware package.
- Mainboard Version: Open the left-back door of the printer and visually inspect the mainboard.
- Number of Endstops: Open the machine's top cover and look at the left rear corner of the rail system. A machine with four endstops will have an additional endstop visible in this corner.
¶ Tools & Materials
- Computer (with an SD card reader)
- SD Card (from the 22IDEX mainboard)
¶ Safety & Pre-checks
- Create a Backup: Before proceeding, power off your machine, carefully eject the SD card from the mainboard, and create a complete backup of its contents on your computer. This ensures you can restore your configuration if an error occurs.
Warning: This procedure involves modifying core system files. Failure to follow these instructions carefully can result in a non-functional printer.
¶ Step-by-Step Instructions
¶ 1. Download and Prepare Firmware
- Navigate to the official firmware releases page to view the Firmware Change Log: 22IDEX Firmware Releases
- Download the appropriate
.zipfile for your machine's hardware configuration:- For standard V2 machines: Download V2 Firmware
- For V2 machines with 4 Endstops: Download V2_Y Firmware
- Unzip the downloaded file to a known location on your computer.
¶ 2. Update Files on the SD Card
- Insert the printer's SD card into your computer.
- Open the SD card directory. Delete all folders EXCEPT for the
userfolder.Important: The
userfolder contains your specific machine settings, macros, and calibration data. Do not delete or overwrite this folder. - Open the unzipped firmware folder you downloaded in the previous step.
- Copy all folders from the firmware folder and paste them onto the root of the SD card. When prompted, choose to replace any existing files or folders.
- After the transfer is complete, your SD card should contain the following folders:
gcodes macros user filaments sys firmware www - Safely eject the SD card from your computer.
¶ 3. Flash the Firmware
- Ensure the printer is powered off.
- Insert the updated SD card back into the mainboard slot.
- Power on your machine.
- Connect to the printer's Web Interface from your computer.
- Navigate to the Console page.
- In the command input box, type the following command exactly as shown and press Enter or click Send:
M997 S0:1 - The printer will begin the firmware update process for both the mainboard (
S0) and the Wi-Fi module (S1). The connection will be lost during this process. - Wait a few minutes, then reconnect to your machine through the Web Interface. The update is now complete.
¶ Troubleshooting & FAQs
-
I can't connect to the printer via Wi-Fi after the update.
- If your machine's firmware was significantly outdated, the update may have erased old network configurations from the Wi-Fi module. You will need to set up the network connection again.
- Standard Network Setup: Network Configuration Guide
- Backup Setup via USB: Pronterface Connection Guide
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The printer is completely unresponsive after a failed update.
- If the standard update process fails and the machine will not boot or connect, an emergency fallback procedure may be necessary. This should only be used as a last resort.
- Emergency Update Procedure: Manual Firmware Update: Fallback Procedure
¶ Conclusion & Additional Resources
Your printer is now updated with the latest firmware. We recommend performing a test print to ensure all functions are operating as expected. Keeping your firmware up-to-date is the best way to leverage the full capabilities of your 22IDEX.
If you encounter any issues during the update process, please contact our support team.