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bill2009
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How To Install Firmware?

I downloaded the english-czech firmware from here Release 5.1.2 Firmware for Original Prusa MINI, MK4, MK3.9 & XL · prusa3d/Prusa-Firmware-Buddy · GitHub

I put it on a fat32 usb stick and put it in the usb A port of my mini then turned it on.  it booted as usual and still shows the 4.3.4 firmware.

 

what ami i doing wrong?

Posted : 28/07/2024 2:49 pm
Studio Sagan
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RE: How To Install Firmware?
Posted by: @bill2009 what ami i doing wrong?

First thing I would check is the file permissions on the USB drive. I think it's unlikely to have read permissions turned off but it couldn't hurt to make it read/write for everyone. You could also try downloading/unzipping again and using a different USB drive with no other files on it. 

Posted : 28/07/2024 4:31 pm
vhubbard
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RE: How To Install Firmware?

The rules on my MK4

USB2 stick, FAT32

Only 1 .bbf firmware file on the top folder of the USB drive.  If there are 2 or more .bbf files, it will not work.

Make sure it is the version for your printer.   There are MINI, MK3.5, MK3.9-MK4 and XL versions. 

Once the USB stick is inserted, use the RESET button to get system to re-read the USB drive and initiate the update.   It should then ask to install firmware. 

Posted : 28/07/2024 5:05 pm
bill2009
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Topic starter answered:
RE: How To Install Firmware?

 

Posted by: @vhubbard

The rules on my MK4

USB2 stick, FAT32

Only 1 .bbf firmware file on the top folder of the USB drive.  If there are 2 or more .bbf files, it will not work.

Make sure it is the version for your printer.   There are MINI, MK3.5, MK3.9-MK4 and XL versions. 

Once the USB stick is inserted, use the RESET button to get system to re-read the USB drive and initiate the update.   It should then ask to install firmware. 

Thanks.  I've verified i have a single bbf file on a freshly formatted 4GB USB stick, the file is named MINI..., it's recognized by the printer when i plug it in but ignored when i push reset.

Posted : 28/07/2024 5:53 pm
vhubbard
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RE: How To Install Firmware?

Try step 8 here.  Othewise it suggests trying a different USB2 drive.  Good Luck

Posted : 28/07/2024 11:28 pm
bill2009
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Topic starter answered:
RE: How To Install Firmware?

Thanks for the replies.  after googling around a bit i tried updating to 4.4 (i'm at 4.3.4).  that worked and updated the bootloader. i don't know if i'll have to do eaach individual release - i'l try 5.1 next.  instructions could be better.

Posted : 31/07/2024 2:14 pm
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