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Welcome to the installation page for Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro with KCM Set. This guide will help you update your printer's firmware to ensure compatibility with KCM Set, download and print the required .STL files for mechanical assembly, complete the mechanical setup, and configure the Klipper settings. By following these steps, you will successfully complete the installation process. |
You can download the required STL files below.
Part Name | Quantity | Links |
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ChromaHead Adapter Part | 1x | Download |
Mainboard Holder Part | 1x | Download |
4 CX-1 Extruder Block | 1x | Download |
Block Holder | 2x | Download |
A5M Pro Upper Rear | 1x | Download |
A5M Pro Upper Front | 1x | Download |
A5M Pro Upper Right | 1x | Download |
A5M Pro Upper Left | 1x | Download |
A5M Pro Upper Holder Part | 1x | Download |
Download the necessary files to your computer and copy them onto a USB flash drive. (You can find the required files on GitHub.)
Insert the prepared USB flash drive into the printer, turn on the printer, and wait for Klipper to install. Once the installation is complete, remove the flash drive from the printer.
Connect your printer to the Wifi and obtain its IP address.
Before starting the next steps, make sure your printer is turned off.
Carefully flex and remove the top cover of the printer.
Unscrew the cable holder screw on the stock print head and remove the PTFE tube. Then, remove the plastic piece that secures the cables on the rear part.
To access the board on the print head, unscrew the two screws on top of the print head and remove the front and top covers.
Disconnect the print head cable and the front cover cable connected to the printer’s head board.
Unscrew the two screws on the print head, disconnect the cables underneath, and detach the board from the printer. (We will reuse this board for the X and Y axis sensors.)
To remove the hotend from the printer, squeeze the clamps located on the sides of the print head and pull the hotend downward.
Unscrew the three screws located on the right side and front of the print head, then detach the remaining parts from the printer.
Unscrew the four screws located on the back of the print head and detach the extruder motor from the print head.
Insert four square nuts into the printed mounting part named “Flashforge/Adventurer 5M Pro/Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro ChromaHead Adapter.STL” and secure it through the holes of the removed extruder motor.
Remove the last 16 segments of the cable protector leading to the print head.
Place the board into the print head board mounting part named “Flashforge/Adventurer 5M Pro/Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro Mainboard Holder.STL” that you printed. Route the print head cable through the correct slot, and secure the board to the new mounting part using the two holes on the motherboard
To secure the connection bracket that holds the print head board to the print head, remove the top two screws from the rear panel, place the bracket, and then reinstall the screws.
Place the square nuts into the holes on the print head where we will attach the ChromaHead.
Open the ChromaHead cover, disconnect the fan cable, and remove the front cover. Then, secure it to the printer using the necessary screws through the mounting holes.
Attach the ChromaHead cable in place, then secure the cable by tightening screws through the two holes on the cable.
After reconnecting the fan cable, close the magnetic ChromaHead cover.
Rotate the 8in1 module from the box and place it in the designated spot. Make sure it is securely attached, but do not apply excessive force.
To remove the stock PTFE tube on the printer, you need to remove the printer’s top cover. Unscrew the two screws inside the printer, then carefully flex the top cover using a spatula at the front corners and lift it off gently.
Disconnect the filament sensor cable located under the printer’s cover, then remove the small clips securing the PTFE tubes and detach the tubes from the printer.
Reconnect the filament sensor cable, then place the printer’s top cover back on. Press down gently to secure it in place, and finally, fasten the screws you removed earlier.
Assemble the printed parts named “4 CX-1 Extruder Block.STL” and “Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro Block Holder.STL,” secure all the motors to this assembly, and then mount it on the back of your printer.
After attaching one end of the tube to the extruder motor, move the print head to its farthest position and cut the PTFE tube to the appropriate length. Repeat this process for all motors.
Connect one end of the motor cables to the motors and the other end to the KCM.
1- To acces Mainsail, first turn on your printer and enter your printer’s IP address followed by “:4000” in your web browser.
2- In the “MACHINE” section, delete the “printer.cfg” file. (Make sure you have backed it up before deleting.)
3- Upload the new configuration files, then click the power icon at the top right and select “Firmware Restart.” (You can find the necessary files on our GitHub page.)
4- Connect the ChromaHead cable to the KCM input, plug one end of the USB-C cable into the KCM and the other into your printer, then connect the KCM power cable.
5- Open the “kcm.cfg” file, select the “Devices” option, and press the “REFRESH” button.
6- Copy the “Device Path” under the “ttyACM0” device displayed on the screen, paste it into the “serial:” field in the “kcm.cfg” file, and select “SAVE & RESTART.”
7- Open the “chroma_head.cfg” file, select the “Devices” option, and press the “REFRESH” button.
8- Copy the “Device Path” under the “ttyACM1” device displayed on the screen, paste it into the “serial:” field in the “chroma_head.cfg” file, and select “SAVE & RESTART.”
To close the printer’s top cover, you will need the riser parts you printed before starting the installation. After properly fitting these parts together, place them on top of the printer, then add a support piece inside and secure it with screws to ensure stability. Finally, fit the cover into place.
After completing the installation, you also need to configure OrcaSlicer. We recommend downloading the latest version of OrcaSlicer for optimal compatibility. You can use the link below to get the most recent release.
OrcaSlicer Download Link - Download
After downloading OrcaSlicer, click on “New Project”.
In the left menu, go to the Printers section and click on “Select/Remove printers”.