Filament Resume Printing Beta Firmware to Upgrade

Update: 2022-11-03

As per Beagle camera firmware version V1.1.5 was planned with filament running out to resume the printing feature. However, we found the software solution is not the final solution because we figured out there are many differences between different brands 3d printers. Even some brand 3d printers are run with opposites codes or some with incomplete interaction between USB serial section and chipset. 

Therefore, we decide to release this beta version for some 3d printers with the filament resume printing feature. 

The final solution is that we will make a convertor with filament sensor for all 3d printers in coming weeks.

Note: This beta firmware is only work for some items 3d printers. 

 DO NOT Support Items

These items of 3d printers were tested by us are not able to run.

Anycubic: Kobra Max

Flsun: Super Racer

Artillery: X1 / X2

Longer: LK4 PRO / LK5 PRO

Support Items

These items of 3d printers were tested by us are work for filament resume printing.

Anycubic: Vyper

Prusa: i3 MK3S+

Firmware Download 

Version: Beagle_1.1.5-betaF

Released Date: 2022-11-3

Firmware below V1.1.5 Version to Upgrade Steps

1. Download the V1.1.5-betaF version firmware;

2. Power off the camera and take out the SD card from the camera;

3. Copy the 1.1.5-betaF file into the SD card, in root folder(as the image);

4. Insert the SD card into the Beagle camera and power up;

5. You will hear the upgrading remind voice and two LEDs on back panel will be flashing;

Note: 

a. DO NOT change the .bin file name, otherwise, the camera system can't identify;

b. DO DELETE other version camera firmware file, otherwise, the camera will be in the cycle of upgrading; 

c. DO NOT power off when the upgrading is ongoing, otherwise, the camera will be brick. 

V1.1.5 Version to Upgrade Steps

While the same firmware segment version can't to upgrade, please downgrade the camera first, then upgrade to 1.1.5-betaF version. 

1. Download the V1.1.4 version firmware;

2. Power off the camera and take out the SD card from the camera;

3. Copy the 1.1.4 firmware file into the SD card, in root folder(as the image);

4. Insert the SD card into the Beagle camera and power up;

5. You will hear the upgrading remind voice and two LEDs on back panel will be flashing;

6. Download the V1.1.5-betaF version firmware;

7. Power off the camera and take out the SD card from the camera;

8. Copy the 1.1.5-betaF file into the SD card, in root folder(as the image);

9. Insert the SD card into the Beagle camera and power up;

10. You will hear the upgrading remind voice and two LEDs on back panel will be flashing;

SD Card Upgrading Process

FAQs of Upgrading

Why the camera is always remind with upgrading voice?

Please remember the camera firmware is in the latest public version of V1.1.5. If so, please follow the below steps to clear:

a. Take off the SD card from the camera;

b. Keep the camera is power up and run the Beagleprint app;

c. Reset the camera in the Beagleprint app, Camera Setting-->Camera Information-->Reset the Camera (Saved WIFI); The camera will reset and restart to connect the WIFI automatically;

d. Downgrade the camera to V1.1.4 version;

e. Upgrade the camera to V1.1.5-BetaF version.

Why this firmware is not able to upgrade online? 

Because this beta version firmware is only work for some items of 3d printers and we worked for weeks to try to figure out a software solution for the filament resume printing feature. However, we finally gave up because many printers are not the same on this feature. In the coming weeks, we will release a physical filament convertor and new firmware to upgrade. Therefore, this beta firmware is only for test if you're interested. 

How shall I do while the printer is non-stop even the filament is run out?

In this case, your printer is not in the compatible list for this filament resume printing feature. Please downgrade your camera to V1.1.4 then upgrade the camera to V1.1.5. 

Why my printer is stop with no reason? 

In this case, your printer is not in the compatible list for this filament resume printing feature. Please downgrade your camera to V1.1.4 then upgrade the camera to V1.1.5. 

Why the Beagleprint app don't notify me when the filament is run out?

The notification function of the Beagleprint app will be coming in the coming weeks when the physical filament convertor and new firmware is ready. The current version of Beagleprint is still not supported. 

Conclusion

This firmware is only for beta test, if your printer is not work, please stop to run with this beta version. We do suggest you load with public firmware for the camera. If there's any question or need any assitance, please feel free to contact us at support@mintion.net