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  1. Begin by downloading the following files/software:
    • Begin by downloading the following files/software:

    • Marlin Firmware

    • Touch Screen Firmware

    • USB Drivers

    • PrintRun - Printer Control Software

    • Download All Here

    • The downloads are in a compressed .zip format, you will need to use 7Zip to extract these files on PC.

  2. You will also need to download and install the Arduino IDE.
    • You will also need to download and install the Arduino IDE.

    • Download here.

    • Follow the install instructions and install the Arduino IDE software to your machine.

    • The Firmware has been tested and is working with V1.8.5 of the arduino IDE.

  3. On PC double click on the CH341SER Driver - PC.EXE file. On MAC see the Readme.pdf file in the Mac folder. You may need to right click, "run as admin" to open. Once open, click INSTALL.
    • On PC double click on the CH341SER Driver - PC.EXE file. On MAC see the Readme.pdf file in the Mac folder.

    • You may need to right click, "run as admin" to open.

    • Once open, click INSTALL.

    • Once done, you should get a success message, click OK and close the programme.

  4. Copy the contents of the Touch Screen Firmware folder (depending on whether you're building a Proforge 2 or 2S) to the included SD card. Make sure only the content of the folder is on the SD card.
    • Copy the contents of the Touch Screen Firmware folder (depending on whether you're building a Proforge 2 or 2S) to the included SD card.

    • Make sure only the content of the folder is on the SD card.

    • Insert the SD card into the Proforge 2/2S.

    • Connect the Proforge to you PC/MAC via USB.

    • Wait for the install on the Touch Screen to finish, it should only take between 1-2 minutes.

    • Open the Arduino IDE that you installed in step 2.

    • Right click, Run as Admin

    • Go to File -> Open and navigate to Marlin.ino in the Marlin Firmware folder that you downloaded in step 1.

    • Go to Tools -> Port and select the port the Proforge 2/2S is connected to.

    • There should only be one but if you have other right click the windows start icon and open device manager to find the correct COM port.

    • Click upload.

    • Once it has done uploading keep the USB connected and power up the Proforge 2/2S via the mains power cable.

    • Check that the HotEnd fan is spinnning and that the electronics fan is also spinning.

    • Check that you are getting the correct temperature displaying on the screen (i.e. room temp.)

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