MakerBot Firmware Update | Firmware 1.7 is here!

Discover the possibilities of innovative 3D printing with the latest firmware update 1.7 for all 5th generation MakerBot 3D printers!

The firmware update 1.7 includes the following features:

• Reduction of errors when determining the reference point (“homing error”)
• Faster reference point determination (homing)
• Higher accuracy in reference point determination (improved pressure without raft)
• Faster start-up of the devices
• Connection to the Wi-Fi network with hidden SSID (Service Set Identifier)
• Support for the international alphabet when naming print files (Unicode file names)

The firmware update has also already tested positive:

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We conducted this test with the chess tower from Thinigverse also successfully at the first attempt – first with the default standard setting, then with the default high-resolution setting without Raft & Support.
Here are some impressions: