Firmware roadmap?
Since firmware 6.3.0 has been released for the Core One, Prusa has released or prepared three firmware iterations for the other printers -- 6.2.1, 6.2.2 and now 6.2.3 alpha. Those 6.2.x versions came out just a week or two apart. Is that a normal release cadence for Prusa, or an indication that they are struggling with 6.2 stability and releasing one incremental fix after another rapidly?
I would have hoped that the next version after 6.3.0 is either 6.3.1 (with some ad hoc bug fixes for the Core One where required), or 6.4.0 (bringing the divergent firmware versions for Core One and the other printers together again). Apparently that's not the case so far.
Does Prusa publish a firmware roadmap which gives visibility into what they are working on and what they plan to release next?
RE: Firmware roadmap?
No they dont.
RE: Firmware roadmap?
No roadmap. I don't see the release cadence for 6.2.x as particularly unusual. 6.3 for C1 was clearly driven by the need to support unique features such as chamber temperature. And given how they're struggling to meet their shipping timetable, I can perfectly understand why they don't want to futz around with the firmware on those machines they're frantically trying to get out of the door.
I suspect that they'll skip 6.3 for non-C1 machines and will try to converge again with 6.4. But that's pure speculation.
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RE: Firmware roadmap?
With all the bugs that this 6.30 still has, it should be possible to provide an update.
- Bed levelling nok
- Nozzle cleaning nok
- Collision message after a restart for up to 3 minutes.
- Volume for certain routes
- MMU support - helps to eliminate the nozzle cleaning error.
- Deactivate waiting time before printing
- Adjust the temperature of the casingetc.
etc...
A lot of little things that could do with an update after 6 weeks.
RE: Firmware roadmap?
next friday no update for core one ... only a update for MK Series..
RE: Firmware roadmap?
No guarantees, but according to support a FW update for the Core One is expected before the end of this month.
RE: Firmware roadmap?
No guarantees, but according to support a FW update for the Core One is expected before the end of this month.
Yep, I saw that mentioned in another thread too. But there is no sign of it on the Github firmware page. Other firmware updates have seen "alpha" and "release candidate" versions a couple of weeks ahead of the actual release.
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Is it particularly normal for Prusa machines to be updated after a release 'on the fly'?
I can understand the need to ship out printers to waiting customers, but it does seem as though the firmware is lacking in some areas and could do with some bodies working on it.
I await the retort of established members stating I'm crying, I'm not, I'm trying to paint a picture of a company I've invested 1k in kit with to better understand how they operate.
Scott
RE: Firmware roadmap?
Is it particularly normal for Prusa machines to be updated after a release 'on the fly'?
I can understand the need to ship out printers to waiting customers, but it does seem as though the firmware is lacking in some areas and could do with some bodies working on it.
I think it is pretty common for complex technical devices to receive firmware updates over time, and I consider it a good thing. Early on after the introduction of a new product, the focus will be on fixing some early design glitches. Later, the focus shifts to adding some extra functionality. I have experienced the same with e.g. digital oscilloscopes (from entry level to higher end).
Having said that, I do feel that the Core One is a bit more immature than I would have liked. VFAs which would require phase stepping calibration? Crashes when opening the interlocked door? Come on, Prusa...
RE: Firmware roadmap?
I understand the need to update firmware on various devices such as these, I just assumed that with a company with such prestige as this they would have little, to no updates needed at such an early stage in it's delivery.
Contrary to what people may think, I'm not bashing Prusa. Obviously it's good that they are continuously on top of development, it's the main reason I chose them over the the other manufacturers and hope this is the start of a long affiliation for me with them, especially with the scope of an MMU3 adoption.
I'm just trying to understand what doesn't seem to be the status quo for a tech company of this size. I may be way off here, but I liken it to Sony launching a VR system that doesn't quite work as people thought it would until firmware updates, start to come through to iron out bugs etc. I understand a 3D printers are infinitely more complex, with moving parts and everything that comes with that. But imagine XYZ launched a CNC milling machine that doesn't change it's tool properly or occasional rapid travels when it's not meant to, and you see where I'm at.
Scott
RE: Firmware roadmap?
The thing is, nobody can help you here. We don't know what Prusa was thinking or why they do things a certain way. The C1 sure feels rushed out of the door but it is what it is, and I hope the next firmware upgrade will come soon.
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