Problems with 1.2.1 flash update

[midwestcat25 (Stacy)]

Own the x50 journeyman. Flashed frim 1.1.1 to 1.2.1 and installed.
My machine was running fine on 1.1.1. now it’s not with 1.2.1.

major issues right out the gate.

1. My gcode files sent to my machine are the wrong dimensions. Yes I have restored to the journeyman x50 after the flash and update. I’m also using vectric aspire
   These files cut perfectly before the 1.2.1 update. I cannot figure out what the problem is and need some help.

Yes I did flash my controller because I was running 1.1.1
Then I updated to 1.2.1

2. Probing xyz cannot be done. When I attach the probe and the machine asks you to touch bit to the block and then hit next,… but I can’t hit next because it’s grayed out. I get the green check mark but I just can’t hit next to proceed to the next step. I can however probe just the z.
   I didn’t have any problems whatsoever probing when I was running 1.1.1

I can’t seem to roll back to version 1.1.1. that was solid and I shouldn’t of tried to upgrade.
I probably have no more than a few hours cutting time on this machine. It’s basically a new machine.
I need some help please!
How can I roll back to 1.1.1? Or…
How can my problem with 1.2.1 be fixed?

[WaywardWoodworker (Derek Lokee)]

If you used the “upgrade to 1.2.1” option on the controller from 1.1.1 I would point you in the direction of re-flashing the SD-card following these instructions:

How to reflash the operating system on the Onefinity BB controller (Full SD card image)

There are times when you may have a file go corrupt or (advanced) users start poking under the hood and may need to reflash the entire vanilla image to the sd card. This process is essentially reinstalling the Onefinity operating system from scratch. This process is only for advanced users OR if you were directed to this via support. If you are looking to update the firmware from a controller that is working properly, do not use this method, look for the update file in the ‘firmware updates’ s…

According to the upgrade info on this site the only permitted way to upgrade from 1.1, 1.1.1 or 1.1.2 is via a full re-flash of the SD-card.

Important notes:

• If you are already on 1.1, 1.1.1, or 1.1.2, you MUST do a full ‘reflash’ of the SD card to 1.2.1 (this involves removing the sd card and flashing via a computer. More details here: How to reflash the operating system on the Onefinity (Full SD card image)
  Full SD Image

Onefinity CNC Firmware 1.2.1 (2/8/23) (X-35/X-50 machines w/ Buildbotics Controller) (Outdated)

Firmware 1.2.1 releases today (2/8/2023) for all X-35/X-50 Onefinity machines with the buildbotics controller. (does not apply to elite series) A little background. Firmware 1.0.9 was the longest running firmware we’ve had up since release. It was solid, relatively bug free and very stable. We worked hard on 1.1.0-1.1.1-1.1.2 to add many new features and build on future additions to the firmware. We did private beta testing and in house, everything worked great. We gave it to a hand full of t…

[Aiph5u (Aiph5u (not affiliated with Onefinity))]

Hey Stacy,

the ‘onefinity-firmware’ package can neither be downgraded, nor did the update notification in the Onefinity Controller prevent that you installed faulty, not recommended versions of it (like 1.1.1). For clarification, see here.

By the way, the thread to report 1.2.1 firmware issues is here

[Aiph5u (Aiph5u (not affiliated with Onefinity))]

Hey Stacy,

@midwestcat25

2 problems

1. G codes files I send to the controller will not be recognized correctly. They will show up but they are way off.
   For example: one of my designs is a 4"x4" coaster 1/4 inch thick with a monogram design. When it loads up on the machine it looks extremely tall on the z axis and the it reads “will not fit on the z drive”. Also, there are 10 or so different toolpaths on this coaster. When it loads up all the toolpaths are separated far apart on the z axis separated in layers.
   These particular files that I’ve sent to the controller are the exact same files I used before the 1.2.1 update so I know for a fact this isn’t a software issue or a post processor issue. Everything was working fine before the 1.2.1 update.
   I’ve also reflashed and updated the controller multiple times with the same outcome.
   I’ve also tried beta version 2 and it does the exact same thing.
   At this point this machine cannot be cutting with this new update (1.2.1).
2. Probing XYZ can’t be done as well. When the controller asks you to touch your probe to your bit it will recognize but I can’t hit next because it is grayed out.
   However if I just want to probe z that works fine. I can hit next to continue.
   This is not a wiring problem or voltage problem.

If anybody is experiencing these same issues please let me know if you have found a solution.

You say the problems appear after you flashed with the onefinity-raspi-1.2.1.img.xz image, is that correct?

If so, could you please flash the SD card with onefinity-raspi-1.0.9.img.xz and report if the problems are gone then.

Howto:

• How to reflash the operating system on the Onefinity (Full SD card image)

By the way, the thread to report 1.2.1 firmware issues → is here! ←.

[Aiph5u (Aiph5u (not affiliated with Onefinity))]

Hey Andy @AndyP,

@AndyP

I expect @OnefinityCNC
will want to know what you mean by

@midwestcat25

G codes files I send to the controller will not be recognized correctly

Do they not load? You may need to simplfy the filename, that is only use alphanumerics a-Z and 0-9.

Unable to read file - doesn’t appear to be GCode - #7 by OnefinityCNC?

Onefinity said it’s fixed:

@OnefinityCNC

What are the changes from 1.0.9 to 1.2.1 firmware?

• (bug) Fixed bug when uploading files with special character or spaces in the file name (like . _ ?*&^&, etc.)

[midwestcat25 (Stacy)]

I did the reflash of SD card, then the update.

[midwestcat25 (Stacy)]

Hi Andy, Thank you for your response. I’ll need to repost my topic in the correct category. Ill do that very soon.
As far as my file names, they are all basic with no special characters or spaces. i.e “Coasters”

Yes my x50 journeyman was running just fine on 1.1.1 before the onefinity-raspi-1.2.1 flash and install. This machine is basically brand new purchased 6 months ago but actually assembled and put together 3 months ago with no issues until now.

update: When I send files over my network the controller will load them, but they are not the right size. Every file looks extremely big and sometimes on the controller screen will read “not fit” under Z.

I did try a usb stick to transfer the same file and it kind of worked, I didn’t see the “not fit” under the z axis but there is no dialog box to compare. Few more issues I’ve noticed too-

1. No dialog box over my network or controller
2. xyz probing still doesn’t work “next” is greyed out but will recognize
3. No tool numbers with change of bits following toolpaths
4. No estimated time running a cut

ll files are NGC (Vectric Aspire) files I’m sending to the controller to make cuts.

IDK whats going on but this update has messed something up pretty bad. I will try flashing/updating onefinity-raspi-1.0.9 and see what happens and give update.

Ill probably contact onefininy support soon to see about a replacement/repair for the controller if I cant figure this out. Its still under warranty.

[wolfeman (Gary)]

disreguard. Support want it somewhere else.

[wolfeman (Gary)]

Dang it, just dis-reguard this stuff have to have 20 words

[Aiph5u (Aiph5u (not affiliated with Onefinity))]

Hey Gary,

@wolfeman

disreguard. Support want it somewhere else.

this thread is not about problems during flashing, it is about 1.2.1 firmware issues and the original poster found not to get enough attention and re-posted it again and again in new threads. Problems with 1.2.1 should be reported here.

@wolfeman

I reflashed my SD card as stated on upgrade page, then got a failure code said that I needed to reformat disk. I waited for a long time. I did everything by the book, printed it out to be sure. Could not get x-50 journeyman to start back up at all. NOTHING. Tried to format and reflash SD again, Nothing. Went and Bought new SD, installed 1.2.1 and now maching at least starts up.

If you want to report about problems with flashing, this does not rely to problems with 1.2.1 since an operating system disk image is just a file, and it is just written to a SD card. This procedure does in no way depend of which file it is or which Onefinity version. However as I understand your problem is solved since you replaced the SD card and it worked, so you simply had a defective SD card.

By the way I am just an ordinary user (trust-level “Regular” as of this writing).

By the way, if you want to delete a post, there is a little trash can under your posts. The posts then disappear completely after a while.

[DKolp (Dave)]

Please also fix the screen bouncing back and forth. I think one of the problems is the router speed counter. And the other bouncing has to do with x or y numbers.