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I'd assume "yes" You don't want to be bothering about loading firmware till you have a reason. If you bought a new PC would you just switch it on or would you want to upgrade the firmware (which could turn it into a brick!)Quote
1.Will the firmware already be built in to the motherboard?
As I understand it, the printer can only interpret the GCode print file which Cura generates from the .stl file. All the speed, temperature, nozzle size, etc, etc info is held in a cura (or Slic3r, if you use that) config file.Quote
2.Are the printer settings loaded together with the STL file from Cura?
Yes you can change the firmware, you need an Arduino code editor program which you can download. The microcontroller chip used in the printer is an Arduino. Your "flavour is a 2560. (Like mine) As I mentioned before, I don't think you need to upgrade firmware unless really necessary.Quote
3.Would I ever be able to change the firmware?
4.Why would I want Andruino?
Google is your friend plus check Youtube for videos. The firmware will only be an issue if the printer doesn't work. That's motors not driving or similar problems - I'd check wiring, connections, try swapping round driver boards or motors with firmware as a last resort.Quote
5.Where can I find out about these issues, I cant find anything.