Tronxy Xy-2 Pro Firmware Update [TESTED]
The firmware update can fix the XY-2 Pro’s sluggish response and safety issues, but Tronxy’s own files are unreliable. Use community-tested builds, triple-check your mainboard version, and never update right before a big print.
Verdict: Useful but risky. 3/5 – only for users comfortable opening the electronics case and reflashing via USB if it fails.
Last tip: Before updating, connect via USB to Pronterface and send M503 – save the output. It’s your only lifeline to restore settings.
This is the most critical section of this article. If you flash the wrong firmware, you will brick your printer.
Tronxy has silently revised the XY-2 Pro several times. There are currently three major hardware variants. You must open the electronics case (the box underneath the build plate) and visually inspect the motherboard. tronxy xy-2 pro firmware update
The Tronxy XY-2 Pro firmware update process is intimidating the first time, but it is the gateway to a reliable, professional-grade printer. Once you upgrade to Marlin 2.1 or Klipper, you'll wonder how you ever printed with the stock firmware.
Your action plan today:
Happy printing—now with fewer layer shifts!
Did this guide help you revive your XY-2 Pro? Share your before-and-after print quality photos in the comments below. For advanced users, check out our guide on compiling Marlin 2.1 specifically for the Tronxy STM32F103 board. The firmware update can fix the XY-2 Pro’s
Report: Tronxy XY-2 Pro Firmware Update
Executive Summary Updating the firmware on the Tronxy XY-2 Pro is a standard maintenance procedure used to fix bugs (such as thermal runaway protection), add new features (like BLTouch auto-leveling support), or replace the proprietary board with a standard open-source board. However, the process is risky and varies significantly depending on the specific mainboard version installed in the printer.
Most users stop at the mainboard, but the screen has its own brain. If your screen shows garbled text, touch calibration is off, or new menu items don't appear, you need this.
For the Tronxy Touch Screen (DGUS style): Last tip: Before updating, connect via USB to
Warning: If you interrupt the screen update, your LCD becomes a paperweight until you reflash it correctly.
These boards use a bootloader via Arduino or a programmer. This is advanced.
There is a massive confusion online: You have to update two separate chips.