{"id":597,"date":"2021-12-04T18:35:52","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T18:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makemendel.com\/?p=597"},"modified":"2021-12-04T18:35:55","modified_gmt":"2021-12-04T18:35:55","slug":"creality-firmware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makemendel.com\/creality-firmware\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Update the CREALITY Ender 3\/3 Pro Firmware (Complete Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the best features you get from the Creality Ender 3\/3 Pro is its upgradability. And, you should take advantage of that feature as much as you can. Whether it’s upgrading hardware or firmware, you shouldn’t leave anything out. significantly, the firmware updates because they come with a lot of benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, I have a complete guide on updating the creality firmware on Ender 3 and Ender 3 pro. I will take you through all the steps of updating the firmware. Without too much blabbering, let’s get on with the update process right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updating the Creality Ender 3 firmware<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Now, you get a huge advantage on updating the firmware specifically on Ender 3 compared to Ender 3 pro or V2. The stock firmware on Ender 3 is usually outdated Marlin firmware. It doesn’t have thermal runaway protection like the newer versions of the marlin firmware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this feature, you don’t need to worry about the thermocouple not responding, as the thermal runaway protection will immediately shut down the heating element to save your 3D printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another thing that’s different with Ender 3 vs. Ender 3 V2 is the firmware update method. On Ender 3 mainboard, there is no bootloader, which is why you have to install the bootloader first. Whereas on Ender 3 V2, there is already a bootloader on the mainboard. So, updating the firmware on Ender 3 V2 is much easier than doing it on Ender 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enough with all the explanations; let’s get into how you can update the Ender 3 firmware. There are two basic steps to do this. First, you have to install the bootloader, and then you have to update the firmware. Let’s get started with it then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installing the bootloader on Ender 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Those who don’t know what a bootloader is are essentially a program that allows you to customize your system. You can upgrade your system and customize some internal settings that aren’t possible otherwise. Since Ender 3 doesn’t come with a bootloader, you have to install it by yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To install the bootloader on your Ender 3, you will need some extra stuff. Let’s start with what things you need for the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n