I just watched a video on YouTube where you demonstrated a new version of the 3D Chameleon (Mk4?). Will this be the version I'll be purchasing? Thanks!
If your 3D Chameleon came with the Bowden Tube Cutting tool, you have the Mk4 hardware. If you didn't notice it than remove the top cover from your 3D Chameleon. If it says "A+ 4" on the inside than you have the MK4 hardware. You will be able to upgrade to MK4 with a firmware update.
I made the mistake of assuming mine would be the Mk3 hardware so I printed the Mk4 parts to upgrade it when it arived. To my pleasent surprise, I received the updated hardware!
So I've just recently purchased 4 of these from Bill. I'm assuming they are MK3's with MK4 hardware. Where can I get info on upgrading the firmware to make them MK4's? The advantages in that video is great, setting up and calibration seems will be much easier.
Ok... there is a lot of confusion about what was shown in that video. It was a preview of our upcoming Mk4 series.
The Mk4 will come in two versions... the Mk4 and the Mk4 Pro. The current Mk3 (since October) is identical to the Mk4 (base) except for the firmware, that is the ONLY difference. It was already silently upgraded to the Mk4 hardware back in October. Again, the only difference will be the firmware, which is, as always, a free upgrade. (All Mk2 and Mk3 users can already print the parts and perform the upgrade to the Mk4 hardware here: https://www.printables.com/model/354998-3dchameleon-mk4-upgrade-parts-with-ptfe-grip)
There will be some additional features that are in the Mk4 Pro (which won't be introduced until RMRRF), and that video shows some of them. But, as always, the Mk2, Mk3 and Mk4 will be upgradable to the Mk4 Pro. However, because there is significant new hardware included in that kit, the pricing difference will be charged over the Mk3/Mk4s current $179. Pricing or shipping details of that upgrade are not available yet.
The 3D Chameleon MK3 will only require a firmware update to upgrade the controller to MK4. Any additional hardware needed to add MK4 Pro features will be listed in a Bill of Materials along with STLs to print the rest. Bill has been very forthcoming on these points.
Not at all what bill told me on email when I first raised the issue end of last year when I purchased 4x of these... Once again, I don't mind the direction this product has gone... It's just not what I was "sold" if you know what I mean. I just wish that the "confustion" everyone is talking about was not so "missleading" since I was told there would be an upgrade kit that I would be able to purchase. This has now become a bill of materials... once again I understand Bills reasoning... It's just that Bill told me there was going to be an upgrade kit and its not nice finding out otherwise in the comments of a forum instead of from the company directly... Things could have been handled and done much better...PS: Still think a upgrade kit should be offerred... Especially since I'm an international client that paid a HUGE amount for customs and shipping... which will most like happen again...
"I'm an international client that paid a HUGE amount for customs and shipping... which will most like happen again"
Actually, that's one of the reasons Bill decided to go this route for the addons. I'm going to use dollars because I don't know the Euro equivalent, but the electronics are the most expensive part and still only costs around $10, it just doesn't make sense to buy a control board and some bolts and nuts for $15, and then pay $45 for shipping, when you could just source them locally for about 1/4 the cost.
Pic taken at Bill's booth...
This chat between Bill and West3D about MK4 was helpful...
fwiw, captured/shared my notes at https://forum.v1e.com/t/mp3dp-v4-mod-azas-3d-chameleon-mk3-mk4-mmu/43578#mk4-overview-news-2
Bill confirmed via email that the MK 3 wil be upgraded in April to the MK 4 firmware :) Thats awesome news!
So I've just recently purchased 4 of these from Bill. I'm assuming they are MK3's with MK4 hardware. Where can I get info on upgrading the firmware to make them MK4's? The advantages in that video is great, setting up and calibration seems will be much easier.
Ok... there is a lot of confusion about what was shown in that video. It was a preview of our upcoming Mk4 series.
The Mk4 will come in two versions... the Mk4 and the Mk4 Pro. The current Mk3 (since October) is identical to the Mk4 (base) except for the firmware, that is the ONLY difference. It was already silently upgraded to the Mk4 hardware back in October. Again, the only difference will be the firmware, which is, as always, a free upgrade. (All Mk2 and Mk3 users can already print the parts and perform the upgrade to the Mk4 hardware here: https://www.printables.com/model/354998-3dchameleon-mk4-upgrade-parts-with-ptfe-grip)
There will be some additional features that are in the Mk4 Pro (which won't be introduced until RMRRF), and that video shows some of them. But, as always, the Mk2, Mk3 and Mk4 will be upgradable to the Mk4 Pro. However, because there is significant new hardware included in that kit, the pricing difference will be charged over the Mk3/Mk4s current $179. Pricing or shipping details of that upgrade are not available yet.
I hope that clears it up.
Bill