Checking_firmware_and_upgrading - Spark-Concepts/xPro-V5 GitHub Wiki

For firmware update/upgrade we recommend upgrading to Fluid NC

PLEASE NOTE: The information below is only being maintained as a reference. All future firmware updates are targeted at FluidNC.

Uncompiled Firmware

Source code can be found here: https://github.com/Spark-Concepts/xPro-V5-Firmware

Precompiled Firmware

Default xProV5 firmware is: CNC_xPRO_V5_XYYZ_NO.bin (this denoted a 3 axis dual Y motor machine, with a real-time selectable spindle (Laser, pwm, RS485), and a normally open door switch)

The precompiled firmware is named to clearly identify specific compile time options - you can find the most up-to-date firmware here: https://github.com/Spark-Concepts/xPro-V5/tree/main/Firmware

##Firmware naming convention

CNC_xPRO_V5_	MotorAssignment_	SpindleType_	DoorSwitchType.bin
"	XYYZ	---	NO
"	XYYZ	---	NC
"	XYYZ	BM3D	NO
"	XYYZ	BM3D	NC

MotorAssignment: the new firmware is currently for XYYZ (3 axis, ganged Y) with XYAZ (4 axis) on the way

SpindleType: the only specialized spindle option is now BM3D which is for use with the BM3D laser modules. All other types can define the spindle real-time using the $Spindle/Type = " "setting

DoorSwitchType controls whether or not the door/Estop switch is Normally Open (NO), or Normally Closed (NC)

NOTE:

If you select firmware "...NC.bin" - a Normally Closed switch will need to be attached at all times or the system will not run; if the switch is incorrect on startup you will need to correct the error and reset the controller. The WebUI will no longer lock you out for an unsafe start, you will see a DOOR:1 error upon opening the WebUI but all functionality of the WebUI will be locked until the door condition is met.
With the "...NO.bin" - a Normally Open switch is NOT required for normal operation, assuming the E-Stop/Door normally open condition is met upon system initialization.

Older Firmware naming convention for reference

CNC_xPRO_V5_	MotorAssignment_	SpindleType_	DoorSwitchType.bin
"	XYYZ	PWM	NO
"	XYAZ	PWM	NO
"	XYYZ	PWM	NC
"	XYAZ	PWM	NC
"	XYYZ	485	NO
"	XYAZ	485	NO
"	XYYZ	485	NC
"	XYAZ	485	NC

MotorAssignment: the options are XYYZ (3 axis, ganged Y) and XYAZ (4 axis)

SpindleType: the options are PWM which allows for 0-5V or 0-10V spindle (or laser) and 485 allows for the use of an RS485 enabled VFD (only available for HY series VFDs)