When to update the firmware

#1

do I need to update the firmware when I change the speed of the unit? Do I need to update the firmware when the I want to change the laser intensity?

#2

You only need to update the firmware if you are changing the arduino code, or installing a new release, or have been running a different program on the Orion motherboard. Once you have got your XY-Plotter set up and running there is no need to update it.

Make sure that you have changed the mDraw drop-down to XY, and have successfully connected to the motherboard before using the button.

Alternatively, go down the sub-directory called firmwares, find the xybot.ino file, open it with Arduino IDE, and upload it to the motherboard.

#3

what about using the update firmware in the draw software

#4

That uploads a hex file to the Arduino, I would have to convert my modified Arduino code to hex in order to use that button, so I stick with the Arduino IDE.

In your case using it will effectively reset your motherboard to the default setting, so any changes you have made such as stepper motor direction will be undone and you will need to re-apply them.

#5