Thank you for this guide. -- With the latest CR-10 (V1, regular CR-10, no S, etc. -- board revision 1.4), I was able to make this work. -- Though, I had to overcome a few hurdles (detailed below): I wired it exactly as shown, but there is no jumper on the board to select where the power comes from; and it didn't work the first time -- even though the board's blue LED was on -- so, I got out a phone charger and plugged it into the wall and the printer board, and that also makes the blue light come on -- having it plugged into external power AND my laptop via the Arduino ICSP, was enough to give it the power it needed to program in the boot loader. Additionally, there's no more board configs in Marlin 2.0.x -- but if you go into the configs folder there is a readme.md file that contains a URL to where you can download the latest board configs (it's version specific, but for 2.0.7.2 it's here: github.com/MarlinFirmware/Configurations/archive/release-2.0.7.2.zip Additionally, Marlin 2.x doesn't work with the Arduino IDE anymore (Bug #16487 in the Marlin repo shows the incompatibility and contains a discussion regarding the drop in support -- it's really annoying because they just blame Windows and say "everything is fine, switch to Linux, duh"). -- Anyway, you still need to use the Arduino IDE to burn the bootloader, but once that's there you have to switch over to PlatformIO to get it to build -- for that to work, you can use the included platform io project and set the board to "melzi". Additionally, the build will still fail (because Marlin 2.0 is too big!) -- so you'll need to add the following line to the end of the [env:melzi] section of the project file: build_flags = ${common.build_flags} -fno-tree-scev-cprop -fno-split-wide-types -mrelax -Wl,--relax -mcall-prologues -Os -fdata-sections -ffunction-sections -Wl,--gc-sections -Wl,-static -s build_unflags = -g -ggdb These flags (and unflags) tell it to optimize the build for size, to strip out unused functions, and removes any previously defined debug flags. -- For me this brought it down from 102% Flash usage to 97% Flash usage. Additionally, in the [env:melzi] section you'll need to change the upload_speed to 115200. Hope this helps someone out there.

hi chris ! just want to tell you that your video is the most comprehensible video on the net for now ! , i`ve watch many others but most of them are going too fast when they show the procedures and i did not wanted take a risk , but the way you explain the process of flashing the bootloader and installing the firmware is more elaborate , it worked for me the first time !! thank you chris

Great video! I really appreciate the clear, step by step instructions with adequate lighting and easy to understand narration. Keep up the good work!

A very clear and informative video. The step by step approach is exactly what I need to understand the process. Thank you for putting the time and effort into this production. Paul

Thank you. This Tutorial saved my CR10S from going out the top floor window into oncoming traffic. I had a power outage while flashing my firmware and I feared that was the end. I tried multiple tutorials from multiple sources and this is the only one that worked out for me. The only difference that I had was I needed to use the Mega 2560 board. You stepped it through nicely in easy to understand segments with good video of the important parts. Thanks again.

Thank-you, so many years later, for this video. I followed everything step by step to flash the bootloader. After that, I used VS Code/PlatformIO to build Marlin and just clicked "upload" at the end of it and it worked.

Chris, you do have a talent to teach others. There are many KZfaqrs who put awesome content, but I really appreciate the way you explain things. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

I received my Elegoo Arudino today and just finished flashing my Cr-10 to Marlin 1.1.8. Thanks a lot for this very comprehensive video :)

Hi Chris. Once again, best video available to explain a given subject. Two comments if it helps - The wiring and process is identical if you have an Arduino Mega instead of an Uno. Same pins, also the D10. - I got slightly confused when you plugged both the CR10 and the Uno to the Arduino IDE. In reality you don't need the CR10 plugged at all for the bootloader so I'd probably suggest to not plug it to your computer at this stage and only do that when you're done with the bootloader and you're unplugging the Uno (Mega in my case). - and yes, even if your port says Arduino Uno (or Mega) you still need to have the Sanguino selected. It's how you tell the Uno/Mega which board you're uploading the bootloader to And lastly, when I used the latest Marlin (1.1.9) and try to upload it I got the error message of u8glib.h missing. Simply go to the Arduino IDE / Sketch / Include Library / Manage libraries and search & install the u8glib library by "Oliver". Works like a charm. Bests,

Dude Thank you so much for going over this step by step and in a detailed way, I now have the confidence to upgrade my cr-10's software. Once again thank you so much.

Thank you sir! Excellent tutorial. Thanks to you, I was able to install Marlin on my CR-10 after installing an E3D V6 on it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the world.

I just recently stumbled on your channel, and since I´ve watched quite a few of you videos, and I have to say keep doing what you´re doing, you clearly have a talent for this. If I could change anything.. no I would not, just keep up the good work. Video editing, lightning, sound you got that shit. Yourself you focus into the camera, don´t have your hands everywhere, nothing else that makes it painful to watch - u pretty much nailed it. And always interesting and important topics, you do the hard work and we just relax and learn - perfect.

Brilliant video, thanks for this guide this actually showed me a little about using marlin and the Arduino ide, I am still waiting on the last few electrical components for the anet a8 that I got last week which is sat in the box waiting to be put together. great video keep them coming.

dear Chris, I was lucky to have to wait for my arduino to come by mail. I used the time to watch your video several times. :) But it still had some challenge to get it running after connecting it the right way. First problem was that the sanguino diddn't insatall the way as described with just copying the extracted files in the hardware folder. I had to go in files/preferences/additional boards-url. To compile the new marlin one libary ist missing, it is U8glib, that has to be added manually. But done it today, I like the new features and I'm prepaired for my E3D Thanks a lot.

More stuff like this, por favor. Everyone does reviews and stuff. I love that you do deep dives!

Thank you. Your Tutorial worked like a charme. Did it with Arduino IDE 1.8.7 and USBasp.

Compared to others your step by step guide is awesome. Made my firmware upgrade easy.

Hi Chris, This video explain the steps for firmware update very well. Good Job Sir

Excellent thorough and clear explanation. Great video!

Just finished flashing Marlin to my Tronxy X1 Melzi board. It was a success! Thank you for posting this video it was very helpful. One quick note: I kept getting errors while compiling the Marlin firmware. The fix was to move the // comments to a separate line in the code for the lines generating errors. Once that was done and everything compiled, I had to try uploading the firmware a few times before it finally took.

This is great! The only change I would suggest is adding a "Needed Items:" section showing we need the board and jumpers

Thank you for this tutorial, Chris. Best tutorial ever for CR-10 firmware upgrade on youtube BY FAR

REALLY excellently made video. thank you very much for this.

thanks, just what i need, step by step instructions, thanks again for your time, cliff

Thanks again for being awesome. I ripped out a Creality3D V1.1.2 from one of my CR-10's planning on replacing with a GT2560 which I'm compiling a Marlin version for but...Decided since this one was already out of it I would follow along with this video. Worked like a million bucks I now feel sufficiently techy. Only difference with this board version was/is that there is no jumper to switch, the board powers on from USB in the stock condition. So you can skip that part (if anyone is curious). Thanks again now I have a 1.1.9 Marlin board ready for when I screw up the custom board lol.

Thank you for putting this video up without it I would have a dead controller on my cr10. It is more informative than a lot of other ones that are on youtube.

YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON WHO WAS ABLE TO HELP. THANK YOU.

Awesome vid. When I get a 2nd CR-10, I want to super size one of them, wasn't sure how to address the firmware issue, now I have a starting point

Great tutorial ! Just upgraded my CR-10 by following this video :) Thx !

Still works 2019... great Tutorial :) thx finaly i can add a pin probe

Thanks so much, I'm following your blog as well for the S5. I got the Sonic pad and whatever it flashed to it caused it to just boot up to a blue screen. I just ordered some jumper cables and I have my Arduino board and will give this a try when the cables come in. I don't know why the Sonic pad was having issues with my CR Touch which is what the first problem was and then when I had to shut off the machine that's when it loaded to a blank screen.

Gr8 tutorial - clear & precise. Have ordered an arduino uno board :)

Thank you Chris and your commentors below. With advice from you all I have just managed to update an old CR10 V1.4 without the power supply jumper option. Like Bigbernie23 I uploaded the V1.1.9 without hitch. I installed the library, in advance, as he suggested. I could not have done it without all of your help.

Awesome video. I'm very happy I subbed a few weeks ago.

This is the best tutorial on this, that I have seen on KZfaq. Thank you for taking the time.

Good guide and should be easy to follow if you have the same printer.

Thanks for all your videos they are so helpful. I just got a CR10 and I was wondering how to install a BL Touch on it.

Thank you!

Great tutorial!

Never mind I finally succeeded! Thanks!

That was the problem. All good now. Thank You!

This video was excellent. I followed it step by step and was able to get through everything except the final step of uploading the FW to the board. Mine keeps saying "error compiling for board Sanguino"

great tutorial thank you

a really nice video, very detailed. thanks!

Thanks good work and tuto on 1st attempt my cr 10 start with new marlin 1.9.1 a new 3d printer is born thanks from France

Thanks a lot. Very easy explanation. Greets from Germany ;)

Nice im going to do this now :D

thans chris AS a newibe with programming the cr10 i copied every thing you said and all perfect thx for ya hard work

You are the man. That is all.

One word, though. In my case, the original jerk settings were better than the new Marlin defaults. Fortunately, I had written them down (and all parameters) before flashing, so I re-entered the configuration in the new firmware and everything went back to normal.

IMMA FOLLOW THIS MAN!!!

Haha the way you removed the print, That is just the way i do it lol. Great video. Dont have a Cr10 But it is still interesting.

Chris Awesome, I need to update my ENDER3 so this video rocks!!! Quick question, I have a Rambo_mini but I cannot up date the marlin that on there is there a pin that I need to short or something to get the new version of marlin to upload?

Chris, a good clear guide. I have a related question. I have a CR-10 Mini with the V 1.1.2 board and I would like to install the V2.1 board. How is this accomplished? I can’t seem to find any clear info. Just what is involved? Take care.

How do I fix avrdude:expected signature for ATmega1284p is 1E 97 05. Double check chip, or use -F to override this check. Wrong microcontroller found. It set right, but I am trying to change Marlin temp setting.

Thanks you from France

Great Video thank you for that :) Hoever I have a problem with upgrading my CR-10 S5. I've downloaded the th3D software (older one last one fot Arduino IDE) changed all in it, but I cant load it to the machine because it is atmega 2560 not sanguino like stated in this software. Now when I chose sanduino Arduino Ide verifies code and tryes to send it to the CR-10 but it shows error (of course wrong board is selected) if I chose good board (atmega 2560) I cant compile the software becase error shows that the wrong bord is selected I should chose sanguino but I cant because it wont work . How did you manage to compile the software and send it to CR-10

Hi, great video, I have a CR10 S5, how do I know if the bootloader is already installed or not ? Thanks

Hey Chris, Working through the process now and I have realized that my C-10 mini mobo doesn't have the jumper to switch to USB. Can I still continue this process w/o this step?

Chris a great comprehensive vid is better than any other I have looked at i went through the lot until you mention the jumper move to USB, I don’t have that on my CR-10, did not comprehend you have a board that’s black When my board is green V1.1.2. and ideals how I flash this one, buy hey what a great vid and your the tops at describing what to do, just one little quibble a bit slower would be nice,

So the CR-10 that I currently have as the AT Mega 2560 vs whatever runs the Sanguino board has. There's no jumper cable present on the AT Mega board, but when I use the available USB port w/o the Arduino set up as an ISP, the AT Mega board does power up and I can see the splash screen and all that good stuff. I'm terrified that I might brick the AT Mega board since there isn't a jumper present as you mentioned in your tutorial, but since I was able to power it on with the available USB port and the fact that my device manager was able to determine that the board did 'take up' a COM port, I should be good right?

Hi Chris, thanks for this video. I'm new to the 3d printing space, and have not learned all the ins and outs of slicing yet. I was able to find a Cura profile to import and my CR-10 MINI works like a champ using that. If I flash the firmware, will that profile be useless and I'll start over (re-tweak all the settings for my printer), or is that part going to be the same? Also, looking forward to your answer to Matthew's question about the advantages of flashing the firmware. Thanks in advance for any thoughts and the great (detailed) video. -Jeff

Hi Chris, Thanks for detailed instructions. BTW, what are you using for your CR10 Bed? Do you recommend it? I'm currently using a mirror with glue stick which works fine most of the times.

Super great info!!! I have a question about once the process is setup with the control board having the installed bootloader. How do I install the next newest hex file for the future? Maybe paste the hex file into an SD card and plug that into the SD card reader in the control board??? I have an 8 bit Atmega AVR 2560 control board, CR10 Max. Thank you again!!!

Hi Chris, thanks for the video; your slow but purposeful approach to explaining things is perfect! However I'm curious if you can use an Arduino Nano rather than an Uno, and is the procedure the same for a CR-10S with a new 2.1 board?

Hi Chris, love your videos, just a quick question. I upgraded my motherboard to a SKR E3 Mini V2 with Marlin to be able to upgrade my CR-10. Since it’s the V1 model is it possible to add the BLTouch, and probably a few other features, runout sensor, and ultimately Raspberry Pi Octo Pi, or is my generation of CR-10 too old for newer upgrades?

Your videos are always awesome and easy to follow. Thank you for what you do! I have a CR-10 S5 that has a v2.1 board (atmega2560). I tried to flash it using progisp but now it doesnt turn on. I am about to use Arduino UNO to flash the bootloader and and try to load the Creality BL Touch firmware (the whole point of flashing was to install BL Touch.) Can i ask, am i on the right track? I think my printer doesnt boot because of the failed flash (even though progisp said it was sucessful). Just has a blank screen now. Any help would be amazing! Thank you again

hey chris, awesome channel man. i used this tutorial to replace the plastic extruder on my cr-10 to a titan and change the steps, but the titan is giving more problems so i purchased the original metal extrduer kit and will change the titan for that. quick question, i also purchased a cr-10s filament run out sensor which i want to add to the cr-10 as well, however i cant find alot of resources on how to add it. the one video i saw said you have to cut the brown wire on the lcd ribbon cable and connect the live from the sensor to that cable, but nothing about enabling it in the firmware or anything, can you assist?

Is this still current for an open source CR-10 purchased 2020?

Hi Chris, Ihave a cr-10 but the board inside is slightly different, there is no usb switch. so there is an errow occur, avrdude: ser_open(): can't set com-state for "\\.\COM2". what shall i do?

Hello mr chris , i have the CR-10 S3 creality , i have some printing issues , you think its a good idea to upgrade the firmware to Marlins ? thank you in advance

Expected signature for ATmega1284P is 1E 97 05 Double check chip, or use -F to override this check

Thanks for the very detailed instructional vid. Just wanted to ask, if I wanted to change values in the firmware such as maximum z height of my cr10, do i need to take the board out again, or I could just connect it via usb to my computer then upload the modified marlyn firmware again?

Hi i dont got the Arduino UNO card. is there any other way. been trying to get my BLTouch to work and i tryed so long. i have used Progisp and uploaded HEX files. i got a CR-10 with a 1.1.5 board. and the BLTouch came with a USBISP and some cables.

So I wired everything up right and when I plug everything into my computer it doesn't have identify my board on any com ports. Their no jumper on my board. I have cr10 with a v1.1.3 motherboard. I've been trying over and over again and it just isn't working

Does this work with the cr10 v2? I've tried upgrading the firmware for my bl touch autobed leveling but it's not being detected by my pc. So maybe this will be my solution.

Chris , I tried to install BLtouch kit and now have a blank blue screen on my CR10S5. Any reason why this might be? I ordered one of these kits in your video to try and fix the issue if I need to flash new firmware. Thanks.

Do you know if can do this with an adafruit bluefruit? I dont currwntly own an Uno.

my arduino uno says ATmega384P on the box. do i select ATmega384P for the Processor or ATmega1284

Hi Chris. You are my go to 3d printing guru. Can you tell me if the bootloader you describe here will work on my Tronxy X5. It has the standard board with Marlin 1.1.5 installed and I want to go to 1.1.8 or 9.

Is it the same procedure on CR-10 mini ?

Excellent video Chris! Can this procedure be used on a CR-10 Mini?

My board has no toggle for power via usb. looks like its ck 171021. How do i proceed?

Hey Chris, your videos are always so good explained, but this time i got an Error and im very confused. I made the bootloader and did everything you said for my Cr 10 mini (ATMEGA 1284P) and after i tried to upload it, i always get the Error: "...arduino-1.8.13\hardware\tools\avr/bin/avr-gcc.exe: The filename or extension is too long. " Do you know what to do? I mean which Filename or extension? How can I fix it? I also tried to connect it trought Prontoface and it doesn´t work. I tried to burn the Bootloader again and now i get an error.

Hi ! Great tutorial ! Time to upgrade my CR10 so i'm searching a Uno and find some V3 on amazon that have ATmega328P on board. Is it ok ?

This is a great tutorial and I believe will solve my problems. I am getting an error.. avrdude: Expected signature for ATmega1284P is 1E 97 05 Double check chip, or use -F to override this check. Failed chip erase: uploading error: exit status 1 Have I done something wrong? I have the 2560 processor! So I don't need the bootloader! Great video thank you

Thank you thank you thank you

Hey Chris Thank you for video. I have 8 sets Cr-10, two of them is like yours six of them is new. New I am not mean Cr10S. Creality3D Cr10 upgraded so many way. And they have different kind motherboard. maybe just maybe are they made bootloader already did you know anything about that?

Do you know if this is the same board they use on their other machines? Ender 2/ 4?

I keep getting Error while burning bootloader. avrdude: Yikes! Invalid device signature. Double check connections and try again, or use -F to override I have checked all connections with no success. attempting this on a CR10s board

I know this old info but I got CR10s last time id used Sdcard too firmware my cr10s but im using Arduino too firmware my cr10s because I bought BL-Touch, Do I really need this uno card because I dont have these boards

hey Chris, just bought a CR-10s and it had a board 2.1. i had installed BL touch but after updating firmware the nozzle still crashes into the bed. was wondering if you had worked with bltouch before.

Doing this will it allow to install a bltouch bed leveler?

Do you know why I would get a vibrating noise after I complete the firmware on my CR-10? I hear the noise from the 'Z' axles when I home the extruder. I installed Marlin 2.0 on a cr-10s board.

Thanks Chris, one question: Creality3D V1.1.3 board Marlin 1.1.9 Arduino UNO Arduino 1.8.5 everything went fine (I did get the low memory warning), until I connected to Proterface. I get: ------- Connecting... start Printer is now online. echo:Marlin 1.1.9 echo: Last Updated: 2018-08-01 | Author: (Creality CR-10) echo:Compiled: Nov 13 2018 echo: Free Memory: 1204 PlannerBufferBytes: 1232 echo:EEPROM version mismatch (EEPROM=? Marlin=V55) echo:Hardcoded Default Settings Loaded ------- Do I need to worry about the EEPROM error? thanks

Thanks Chris- Got Marlin 1.1.9 loaded thanks in large part to these instructions. (Found out a few nights ago that I need the thermal runaway protection.) I used an Arduino Micro as my ISP. The "top right" pin on the Arduino Micro is the one closest to the Rx LED. Pin 10 on the micro is still used as the reset pin. The only issue I had was having to add the "u8glib by oliver" library to the Arduino environment before Marlin would compile. See pert's instructions here: forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=541014.0

ugh, gonna have to do this... I got a new extruder and I need to calibrate the E-steps but no matter what I do it doesn't save... I've tried calibrating through the LCD interface, hooking up to my comp and using pronterface, even making a G.Code file for it and 'printing' the settings... Nothing. My only option left is this.

Hi Chris, when trying to use the burn bootloader command, I am receiving an error that says "avrdude: expected signature for atmega1284p is 1e 96 09, double check chip or use -F to override this check" any ideas?

Hi Chris! Do you know if Marlin is compatible with the CR 10S Pro? I guess it is different for this printer because of the touchscreen. And unfortunately, i could not find any answers to my question. Thanks for the great video. Christoph

Nice tutorial. If I am understanding correctly CR10 and other Creality printers ship with Marlin firmware. Under the GPL they are required to make the modified source code publicly available? Do you know if Creality makes the modified Configuration.h and Configuration_adv.h files available?