Voxelab Aquila BLTouch and Firmware Install

Install a BLTouch and upgrade the firmware on your Voxelab Aquila and Aquila X2! This video is focused on the installation and setup of a bltouch auto bed level (ABL) sensor but also walks through the proper way to upgrade firmware whether an ABL is installed or not. The firmware of choice is community based, meaning it is not official Voxelab firmware. Below are all necessary links for models and firmware. Enjoy!

BL Touch: https://amzn.to/3uroE2w

3D Touch(knockoff): https://amzn.to/3un5hHT

BL Touch (resale kit): https://amzn.to/3GqZyDi

Firmware github repository - https://github.com/alexqzd/Marlin/rel...

Firmware for H32 Voxelab Aquila
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Voxelab Aquila Official Firmware - https://www.voxelab3dp.com/download

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Addendum:
Wiring checks. I talk about wiring color in this video but your wires may be a different color, for instance if you bought a 3DTouch or even a rebranded BLTouch (through a Creality kit for example). In that case you must check the data sheet that came with that device and find out what each wire corresponds to. The three wired plug is what we're concerned with. It's imperative that those wires are lined up from left to right (as you would plug it into the BLTouch port) Ground / 5vPWR / Input. Some kits I have found come with the Ground and Power wires flipped in order. That presents a significant problem, those wires will need to be removed from the plug and swapped in orientation before you can plug it into your main board. The last two wiring colors seem to be universal, BLACK is for the second GROUND, and WHITE is for OUT, which is the last plug to the far right of the BLTouch port.

Aquila/Ender Start Code:
G92 E0 ; Reset Extruder
G28 ; Home all axes
G29; Auto Bed Level // can be M420 S1 if don't want to probe before each print
G1 Z2.0 F3000 ; Move Z Axis up little to prevent scratching of Heat Bed
G1 X0.1 Y20 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move to start position
G1 X0.1 Y200.0 Z0.3 F1500.0 E15 ; Draw the first line
G1 X0.4 Y200.0 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move to side a little
G1 X0.4 Y20 Z0.3 F1500.0 E30 ; Draw the second line
G92 E0 ; Reset Extruder
G1 Z2.0 F3000 ; Move Z Axis up little to prevent scratching of Heat Bed
G1 X5 Y20 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move over to prevent blob squish

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*Music*

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*Models*
Satsana fan shroud - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:436...
Satsana fan shroud remix(2mm higher cooling ducts) - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:481...
Satsana fan shroud remix(ShorterBLTouch mount) -
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:493...
Vertical LCD mount 25° inclined(printed in video) - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:475...
Vertical LCD mount 70° inclined - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:476...
Benchy calibration model - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:763622
Frame rail inserts(mine were printed with PLA2 maroon by FilaCube) - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:484...
Leveling Squares (modify Z for layer height) - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:489...

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:06 - What is Auto Bed Leveling
02:44 - What is a BLTouch
03:54 - Physical BLTouch Installation
07:09 - Checking the BLTouch probe distance
11:37 - Remove control panel
12:35 - Locate mainboard chip
17:30 - Physical BLTouch Installation Complete!
18:09 - Intro to Firmware
18:40 - Alex’s Firmware
20:20 - Begin Printer Firmware Update
23:03 - Firmware differences
29:20 - Making our Firmware choice
33:00 - Install Printer Firmware
33:50 - Begin LCD Firmware update
36:35 - Install LCD Firmware
39:15 - Firmware update Complete!
39:40 - First Auto Home
41:30 - Calibrate Z offset
43:25 - Update Slicer Settings(BLTouch)
49:53 - Live Z and First Print
52:23 - OUTRO WE DID IT!!



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