Tested! Flash an Anet ET4 to Marlin 2+ firmware using ST-Link v2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2020
- People have been clamoring for the Anet ET4 to have Marlin 2.0 since it arrived. Anet has listened and using an ST-Link V2, it is pretty easy. Anet shared files you can download them from the link below.
hlmodtech.com/anet
The original link from Anet appears to be dead.
forum.anet3d.com/viewtopic.ph...
There was also a desire for the firmware to be open sourced. Today, I can say it is here. Marlin 2.0+ has been released and is available for you to customize to your heart's content.
An awesome user Karl created a blog that showed how to recover or fix the ET4. I snagged a ST-Link and decided to give it a try and show you how it works.
Link to Karl's Blog www.cnx-software.com/2020/02/...
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thanks bud this was a great and informative video
You bet
Thank you! You help me because I was getting crazy trying to compile at Visual Studio Code spending a lot of time without help and having no idea how to fix it all the errors that shows when I compiled the files.
Glad you were able to get it working. Did you change your firmware a little and that’s why you were compiling it.? I have not mastered the firmware much yet, but it may be on my summer list. Too busy with school teaching right now for any crazy stuff. :-)
@@HLModTech Not yet... Just downloaded from Anet and flashed it. I only changed the motherboard to a silence one leaving the original as spare and having a lot of issues with the cooling fan because It didn't turn on meanwhile is printing. I changed everything but nothing.
it is really work! Thanks a lot!
My pleasure. Thanks for checking in!
Thank you so much!
Glad it helped!
I hope that you put more spares to sell & more fast (like Amazon) because I can't spend the whole month waiting for them meanwhile the printer is out of service. Improve the quality of the spares because the cooling fans are a great garbage, they don't last at all (less a week) and the cables are not well welded and also I don't know how to solder cables because others has different conectors. I have an Anet ET4X and I'm spending a lot of money fixing it that printing. Sorry but I'm thinking to change to another printer that has fast spares, best customer services... than Anet.
Thanks for the shout out!
My pleasure! Thanks for the steps. I had that ET4 sitting here for 2 months... Great to have her back in business.
@@HLModTech who compiled the firmware. Where did it come from.
@@prahjister Anet. It is on their forum. We can play too... but with me keeping mine stock, I did not feel a reason too at the moment.
Good tutorial thanks for your help. It is work with et4 drivers a4988 and firmware 1.1.7?
Thank you. Yes, this one is built for the A4988 drivers on the stock ET4. Yes, it works if 1.1.7 was there as you are completely replacing it.
David how are you? I have an anet ET4X and after having updated I am having problems with 3D Printing Blobs.
Sorry to hear that. What kind of filament are you using? If I were struggling I would start with my first print video for the ET4X and just print that simple cube till I had it working the way it was supposed to.
Is there anything I can do to get my Anet et4+ to accept updates? I've tried new brand name sd cards and the only update that it accepts is the version 1.0.0 which is what it came with. Can I do something with the jtag setup? TIA
Good start with different SD cards. I only update with the ST-Link. There is a way to add openBLT. I did it once, but it was a bit tricky. I did not make a video about it. Did you already move to Marlin or are you stock?
super nice video
Thanks!
Time to upgrade the ol girl. Finally being able to adjust e steps and baby steps will make a huge difference in the printer.
I agree. I am glad they finally went open source. Giving users the option to dive in and solve stuff is usually a good gig with 3D printers.
@@HLModTech honestly can't believe this printer didn't have some of the live tuning options I was used to on other printers. Was able to get it dialed in pretty good with a little help from cnx tech as he is a personal friend. I'm relatively happy with the printer but this upgrade should get it fine tuned and where I want it to be
I understand completely. I am not sure I have played with a more limited control panel than when it shipped. The chatter in the FB groups was that Anet would NEVER go open source. I am so glad that we at least have options now.
Great video ! This is not against you... this is not “open source “... a premade bin to flash is Anet going back to their “illegal” ways from before... they need to re-read the GPL license for Marlin. They are to FREELY give access to the UNCOMPILED source code. Just like you can directly download from the Official Marlin website; failure to do so is in violation of the license. They did this before and got “black listed” by the community for a while, then they did the right thing of releasing the code. Just like Creality did back a long while ago.
If you have a contact at Anet, they should be reminded of this. I also notice that they stated on the forum that by using this update you violate their “warranty “... which is laughable since they still legally have to fix a defective machine and its parts regardless of the specific firmware used. Just like if the “factory” firmware doesn’t have thermal runaway protection, they are responsible for ANY fire and damages from the fire! Oh wait, they are in China, selling a “Kit”... so no legal recourse...
Anet needs to stop playing these games and do the right thing. Fully FREE and open firmware - the right way!
Thank you. They did give us the source code. It is here. github.com/anet-3d/Marlin/tree/Anet-Marlin-bugfix-2.1.0 They just created the bin for those 3 versions of the printer for us.
Hi, is a similar open source FW available for TMC2208? I have an ET4 but with a silent board. I would also like to test the changes. My ET4 is already heavily modified. The main extruder is BMG as it is unrivaled. For now, I'm solving this by adjusting the feed rate in Cura, where I have set 310%. And it works very nicely. I also have an E3D hotend and DualZ mod. The TMC2208 has a very fine feed compared to the A4988.
What is available is the source code. Then you can use Visual Studio Code to adjust it to fit the sweet mods on your rig. You can find the source here github.com/anet-3d/Marlin/tree/Anet-Marlin-bugfix-2.1.0
@@HLModTech
I originally bought an ET4X with a noisy board.
then I changed the board to silent here + reinstalled the Z end sensor on the top like the ET4 has. Then he played the FW on ET4 here because he has a better manual calibration for me. It works beautifully. Unfortunately, I do not yet understand the work of Marlin FW to such an extent that I know what I should and should not use. So I prefer to wait until the open source MARLIN is for TMC2208. Thank you for your response.
Your videos taught me a lot. :-)
But I would have one more question. I never managed to load FW in version * .bin. It only worked * .hex at a time. I have no idea why, but I also read this problem on the forums here.
Hex would work if you were using the console to upgrade. The .bin works with the ST-Link V2 that we actually connect to the board.
@@ratman4747 I did the same with an ET4X replaced the Board with the TMC board, move the Z end sensor on the top now I can not level the bed, when try the z move all the wait down touch the bed and don't stop, how did you manage to level the bed
Hello, I installed marlin 2.0 on my Anet et4. Faced with such a problem: when you start printing, after warming up the table and the extruder, when you start squeezing plastic, the screen turns off ( the model is printed).Perhaps you know how to solve this problem?
I have never heard of that. Are you saying the print finishes even though the screen shuts off?
@@HLModTech Yes, it was. but I shouldn't have worried. I turned it off completely, then turned it on and started a new print, and there was no more such problem. thank you for not ignoring my question.
Hi i want modified this 300 bed size can u help me
Sorry, I do not mod my printers. The A8 Plus has a bed size that large. th-cam.com/video/_O7AwVtzguE/w-d-xo.html
Can I use this method to upgrade the firmware for my BMG extruder? Is there a tutorial on it? Using the sd card always gives me a "upgrade failed" message.
There is no tutorial, but if you are confident changing the proper areas in Marlin it is possible. I never mod my machines, so I do not know what code you would need to change.
Do i need the STLink to configure the printer (like steps/mm) or can i just hook it up to my PC via USB?
The firmware that initially came with the printer did not have any calibration settings available. What version is your firmware? I have not sent steps via the PC. What are you doing to make that happen?
@@HLModTech Yeah I know, I spelled it bad. I meant when I install the marlin software, do I still need to hook it up via STlink to configure everything. But I already got it. I installed it today and already calibrated the steps/mm. Thanks for that nice tutorial, it helped me a lot.
It's possibile to find precompiled Marlin firmware for anet et4 pro tmc2208?
Thanks
I have never ran across any. You may have luck asking in the Marlin discord though.
@@HLModTech all anet et4pro versions have tmc2208 board.
i have problem with screen after Marlin firmware flash because display is not readable
Ah, I have not worked with a pro yet. Just a plus. You have a ST-link?
@@HLModTech Yes, i have
Thanks
Hi , I would love to download the firmware but when i open the link to the open-source firmware it doesn't let me. Does somebody have a solution to this? thanks
I have added the firmware to my website. Thanks for the note.
cant connect to mine i knowtes your ST-Link v2 is blue mine have a red light? and the SWD Frequence you use what in the magic number been trying all, trying to eliminate problems (troubleshoot)
A couple things to check.. pins right.... Your labels may be different than mine. I also forgot to power up the printer... It does not work with it off either.
@@HLModTech all is x 20 checked i think it's my windows version, if i go to support win8 everything looks like i work and i don't lose the usb, but it still dont connect :(
Uggh. Send me a picture of the setup at hlmodtech gmail. Maybe I will be able to spot something.
does the print quality increase? and does it fix the auto home bugs and all that?
The print quality can be better as you have the opportunity to change settings like E-steps so your printer is more accurate. I will make a video today to show all the settings you can mess with. Like being a cook though... just because you have more "menu choices" it does guarantee you are going to be a Master Chef.
@@HLModTech thank you verry much cous i tought that was the biggest flaw of the anet ET4 that you couldn't change the esteps and all that, i will surely subscibe to see more about the ET4!
good. I installed marlin following in his footsteps and it was great for me. At the moment in order to work with Marlin I need to learn a lot and I don't have time. I have decided to return to version 1.1.5 and when I flash again the program tells me that "the voltage is low" and to enable a function. I have tried several times and the program loses the connection connection with the board. I hope it was not spoiled as I have followed the steps correctly. Could you help me with this matter?
It should be possible to move back. I would double check the wires on the ST link, then in the box. Lastly I would make sure you powered on the ET4. I have missed that step more than once. All are easy to do though.
@@HLModTech I check the cables several times and they have always been well connected. The STM32 utility program always tells me the same thing, lost connection and check the power to the board. he has never been without food. of what could be. Could you send him a photo with what the program tells me?
Is there any chance your ST-Link has different pins than mine? I have had a few users mention different layouts. Not sure who you are asking me to send a photo to?
@@HLModTech The photo indicates the fault that the STM32 ST-LINK program gives me so that you can see the error code. I repeat that the first time I used it to load the Marln 2.0.x firmware, and since I didn't like it, I wanted to go back. When trying to load the firmware that I made as a backup copy of the version 1.1.5 that my printer had, it was when I think my motherboard broke.
Do you think this can be copy/paste to an Labists et4... Since it is a copy of the Anet?
I have never seen one, so I am not sure. Anytime you are messing with firmware it is iffy though.
Same main board et4 v1.1.....
After updating resume print is not working properly. And when I updated to stock firmware the print resume option is not available.
I am in the same boat with resume print not working. I believe the switch from 1.2 to 1.5 broke that on the stock as well.
@@HLModTech thanks for replying.
Is this the same for the ET5??? The stock firmware has so many problems!!!
I have never been able to snag a ET5. =( I really do not know.
@@HLModTech yes it's the same, I found a facebook group were this works for et4/5 you only need to change the steppers drivers, size of the bed and heigh, and and other stuff, very simple. But I don't have an ST-Link v2 :( I have the USB ISP that only work with ender printers
hi, how can i change the language in the printer? Marlin supports a lot of languages, but I don't know how to change it. Thank you
I believe you would have to use the link to the marlin firmware and make that change in the Arduino IDE or Visual Studio Code. I have never done that though.
@@HLModTech I did it via Visual Studio code. Unfortunately, I can't calibrate the bed and the nozzle is always below bed level. If I want to return the original firmware, the printer will hang. So I can only have Marlin, which doesn't work
I cant find a download anymore for marlin, the only ones I can are github source codes and I have no idea how to compile! any help please? :)
I have just gone through the steps to do it on my own. Give me a few days and I will turn it into a video or two.
@@HLModTech I managed to get it compiled on visual studio, just need to figuire out how to level the bed and I should be good to try her tonight
Thanks a ton!
Makes my day to hear that! I always start with this simple cube when I am getting to know a new printer. th-cam.com/video/g2sySdWmT8Y/w-d-xo.html
Should I use the same way to returned to original firmware?
Also why Z shows 250? After I update my ET4 he think that endstop on top not bottom.
The original ET4 did have the end stop at the top. Are you sure you have the correct firmware and model?
@@HLModTech please watch this th-cam.com/video/PhgZnJE235U/w-d-xo.html
I think I've got a ET4 X, but it was sold and marked like ET4. Probably I need to try ET4X firmware.
I was just going to send you the note that the video showed a ET4x. Sorry for my delay. It had been locked in a filter because of the link.. Sure hope you have it solved.
Hi, Im using the V1.0.0, do you have a video on how to go to V1.1.5 first??.... thanks a lot!!.... Grat Video!!
Is this what you are looking for? th-cam.com/video/yLcmGWmbnEo/w-d-xo.html
@@HLModTech Hi, thanks for the prompt response, I have the ET4+ with V1.0.0... and it worked fine for 2 weels, then it starts printing and the temperature starts fluctuating until the set temp drops to 0°C...
Hi nice video! everything seems to work but the touch screen, i boot the et4+ do you know why ?
wrong video, i need it to calibrate it as yout et4pro video, thanks!! again :)
LOL. I was just getting ready to answer... and you had already solved it. I had to learn the same way... 👍 Glad you are up and running.
@@carlossantana2436 Which video should I see to solve this problem?
HI there I am trying to upgrade ET4 to Marlin, I can create the backup the firmware but when I tried to flashing I am getting and error Elf Loader could not be transfered to device Change Target/Settinhgs/Connection setting's mode to "Connect Under Reset" and Try again, I follow the instruction but still getting the same error, after some time the screen go blank, if I reset the printer it's working fine with the original Firmware. Any help. Thanks.,
Are you sure you have the wires right? I have seen where the labels on other devices were different than mine. I also had tried with the printer not powered on as well which was a fail... Let me know if that helps.
@@HLModTech Thanks, I am good now, not sure what was wrong I restart everything including my laptop and flashed without issue, maybe the issue was the laptop.. Thanks Again...
@@rancerdelacruz9261 Glad to hear. 👍
I have anet et4 and I updated to marlin but I don't like it and then I upload the original version that i save it from printer first time the printer restart and nothing happene all program it missing and screen show only the white light
Try snagging one of the versions from Ken's site. It will get you back to the base and you can go to whatever version you want from there.
I try but give me massage CAN NOT CONNECT TO TARGET that's why I can't to upload the original software
hi
am facing issues with new firmware
i flashed marlin2+ using stlink it is success
but after that i tested auto home then x and y are working fine but z axis is not working , it is moving up few steps before reaching its high &it starts toward down and collide with bed
i even tried to to reinstall firmware
can anyone help !!
thank u in advance(:
Which ET4 do you have? Was yours the type that homed up?
@@HLModTech my one is anet et4
Yes it is towards up
ok. Where did you find the firmware file?
@@HLModTech i found it in anet web site but when I downloaded it is not et4
So can you please share me anet et4 firmware
can i use usbasp
Not sure what that is.