SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-10-14T12:01:37Z

Has anyone tried monitoring the network traffic to see the incoming/outgoing connections for the XYZware software?

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-10-13T04:52:10Z

Looks like the file got moved. All the needed files are stored on voltivo's forum in the software repository (including original xyzware that came on the CD). I'll put up a copy on my site in a sec too (just in case mediafire removes it).

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-10-13T00:33:44Z

Double A, I only downloaded w34's mod, If I remember correctly, there is an en.xml file to replace, and a slic3r.ini to put the main xyz folder. As I said I down graded to 1.1E firmware so that the filament counter doesn't advance. I used the xyz stock filament, prints were fine, now I using filament from ebay (white) and am very satisfied. That's why I can't understand why everyone updates beyound 1.1E.

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-10-12T23:10:38Z

wjflier2 wrote:

I must be missing something, I downgraded to 1.1E when I got my machine so the filament counter doesn't move. I have been using the xyz mod software and I'm getting good prints. Why is everyone updating or using reseters? Enlighten me please.
Thanks
Bill

Hey Bill, I'm curious about your XYZ Open mod settings, I could not edit any of the EEPROM settings, so I'm curious what you had to do to get decent prints. I had to abandon it and go back to the stock software, which I accidentally hit upgrade while installing. I'm using a resetter to use 3rd party filament, outside the printer. The 'reset cartridge' feature in XYZ Open doesnt work for me.

I have been printing most of the day with the new version and havent noticed any drawbacks yet. Biggest changes seem to be a smoother start and stop to the bed raising/lowering and the extruder moves in a different pattern when beginning the print.
I'm getting comparable prints to earlier versions of XYZware. Still the occasional 'insert filament - press ok' type messages but nothing alarming.

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-10-12T12:43:46Z

I must be missing something, I downgraded to 1.1E when I got my machine so the filament counter doesn't move. I have been using the xyz mod software and I'm getting good prints. Why is everyone updating or using reseters? Enlighten me please.

Thanks
Bill

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-10-11T19:29:33Z

I accidentally upgraded to the new 1.2.3 version trying to uninstall XYZware Open mod. I have a v2 resetter from wctek.com so I will report back if I have any printer/cartridge problems. Every other print or so I get an error about the cartridge, filament or something but resending/rebooting the printer always seeems to work.
I had manually calibrated the bed using paper prior to the upgrade, so luckily it was low enough on the first print that it did not touch the glass.

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-10-11T05:10:08Z

Have a look on the wctek.com/shop DOWNLOAD area -- there is a walk through and all needed files to downgrade to 1.1.J. However the resetters work fine with 1.2.3 so the upgrade must have messed up somehow -- in any case, I suggest you go back to 1.1.J using the hardware method until we know what 1.2.3 does since there are no visible quality improvements in this release (probably more tracking code or the ability of stop your printer from printing from their server if they decide and detect that you have resetted the cartridge).

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-10-08T18:39:38Z

I'm relatively new to printing...

I just received 2kg of Octave filament and an XYZPRO resetter that I ordered. It is my first time resetting a cartridge. Set up was simple enough but when I tried to print, the file wouldn't even send to the printer. It sliced and just sat there doing nothing. I assume that this is due to the firmware upgrade (1.2.3)? I tried to downgrade but I received a "Fail" message on the printer.

Perhaps I'm missing a step? According to WCTEK the 1.2 BLOCKS the ability to downgrade. Anyone have a fix for this?

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-09-30T03:41:56Z

Excuse me
Could you provide xyzware link again???
URL is wrong.....
Thank you

fr333n3rgy wrote:

uninstall xyzware
download the "G" version BIN file from either the voltivo forum or my repository at ________
place it on your desktop (you will need it in a sec)
install the original xyzware that came with your printer or get it from _______
disconnect your internet connection (important).
once you start the old version of xyzware, with your printer connected and turned on, click on about, then click firmware upgrade
the software will fail saying "no internet connection or can't connect etc" once you click on the ok it will open a file selection box
navigate to your desktop and load the bin file for firmware revision "G" and let it flash the printer.
that's it -- you now run version "G" - if you want, you can now turn the internet back on and let it upgrade to version J or stay on version "G" - up to you.
This may fix your issue, but if the printer is making weird noises etc - chances are it may not be a firmware problem - it does not hurt giving this a go --
good luck

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-09-23T14:54:57Z

So after a calibration, (and waiting for the resetters to work) the printer is ok?
So I'm curious... its been a few days since this was reported
Has anyone got the firmware file?
Is there any other new stuff in 1.2?
How does it print?
Any issues?

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-09-19T05:32:35Z

Good news for my printer... It was just the bed calibration as boxcarmib explained above. If you do upgrade to FW 1.20 you do a bed calibrate BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE. I was limite to break my bed glass ! Thx you again everyone. Greg

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-09-19T03:37:54Z

Thank you so much, I'll try and share the feedback.

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-09-19T03:33:40Z

uninstall xyzware
download the "G" version BIN file from either the voltivo forum or my repository at http://www.wctek.com/shop/content/9-downloads
place it on your desktop (you will need it in a sec)
install the original xyzware that came with your printer or get it from www.mediafire.com/download/yi0m4rtrbocpa...ry_CD_-_XYZWare_.zip
disconnect your internet connection (important).
once you start the old version of xyzware, with your printer connected and turned on, click on about, then click firmware upgrade
the software will fail saying "no internet connection or can't connect etc" once you click on the ok it will open a file selection box
navigate to your desktop and load the bin file for firmware revision "G" and let it flash the printer.
that's it -- you now run version "G" - if you want, you can now turn the internet back on and let it upgrade to version J or stay on version "G" - up to you.

This may fix your issue, but if the printer is making weird noises etc - chances are it may not be a firmware problem - it does not hurt giving this a go --

good luck

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-09-19T03:05:32Z

Can you explain me how I can reset my firmware version ... I cannot print anymore ... my printer is doing a lot of noise and it don't load the filament. Thx for your advices.

Re: DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 1.20 !!!!

2014-09-18T21:23:41Z

Well after about 24 hours -- resetter seems to work again -- no idea what was going on there -- we'll just need to keep an eye on 1.20 when it comes out again ... (or 1.1.K or whatever it's going to be) -- Just beware that any new release will most likely try to stop the resetting of cartridges ...