# J1/J1s IDEX **URL:** https://forum.snapmaker.com/c/j1j1s/82.md [Latest](https://forum.snapmaker.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.snapmaker.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.snapmaker.com/tags.md) --- ## [Snapmaker J1/J1s Firmware Updates and Downloads](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-j1-j1s-firmware-updates-and-downloads/29972)
**Author:** [@Riskey](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Riskey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-j1-j1s-firmware-updates-and-downloads/29972 "2026-03-14T09:36:21Z")
We will release the latest Snapmaker J1 firmware updates and downloads under this topic. Your feedback is very much appreciated. You can report any bugs or make any suggestions in the discussion thread. Snapmaker J1 Fir… --- ## [Firmware beta for J1/J1S! 2025-12-31](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/firmware-beta-for-j1-j1s-2025-12-31/40772)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Zhi](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Simon_Zhi)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/firmware-beta-for-j1-j1s-2025-12-31/40772 "2026-08-25T12:11:47Z")
This version is a beta for J1/J1S, you can download and test it. If you encounter any issues, please leave feedback below so we can iterate quickly. The official machine firmware will be released before 2026-1-31. Downl… --- ## [Great Sharing: Prusaslicer Profiles by Dylan and McGybeer](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/great-sharing-prusaslicer-profiles-by-dylan-and-mcgybeer/28796)
**Author:** [@Riskey](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Riskey)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/great-sharing-prusaslicer-profiles-by-dylan-and-mcgybeer/28796 "2025-02-28T19:45:43Z")
\[Update: 2024-09\] Thanks to community contributors, especially macdylan (Dylan) and hliebscher (Heiko Liebscher) for creating initial profiles for Snapmaker machines. We can select Snapmaker machines directly from the d… --- ## [Snapmaker J1/J1s Upgrades and Mods Resources](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-j1-j1s-upgrades-and-mods-resources/34996)
**Author:** [@Zoe](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-j1-j1s-upgrades-and-mods-resources/34996 "2025-08-29T15:54:28Z")
This thread is a continuous collection of user upgrades and mods. Category Top Panel Filament Loading Fan Camera Air Filter/Air Freshener Tool Holder Update We highly value the Upgrades and Mods sh… --- ## [J1/J1s Wiki Updates](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1-j1s-wiki-updates/30973)
**Author:** [@Riskey](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Riskey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1-j1s-wiki-updates/30973 "2024-08-20T07:30:25Z")
Dear Makers, We will post the related link in this thread once there’s new content for J1 in Snapmaker Wiki . If you want to receive real-time updates on Wiki content, please change the notification status of this thr… --- ## [Discussion of Snapmaker J1/J1s Firmware Updates](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/discussion-of-snapmaker-j1-j1s-firmware-updates/29973)
**Author:** [@Riskey](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Riskey)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/discussion-of-snapmaker-j1-j1s-firmware-updates/29973 "2026-04-27T11:26:27Z")
This thread is for dicussion of the Snapmaker J1 Firmware Updates. --- ## [Klipper on J1/J1s (success/progress)!](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/klipper-on-j1-j1s-success-progress/41839)
**Author:** [@DeSkwared](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/DeSkwared)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/klipper-on-j1-j1s-success-progress/41839 "2026-10-06T21:52:45Z")
In collaboration with Evil Azrael and Franck FG, we have made significant progress toward a fully functional Klipper J1/J1s! Resources are listed at the bottom of this post, and, when used complementary to one another, … --- ## [Snapmaker J1 Screen App Is Now Open Source](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-j1-screen-app-is-now-open-source/43467)
**Author:** [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 10:14am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-j1-screen-app-is-now-open-source/43467 "2026-09-24T10:14:07Z")
Hi everyone, We’ve open-sourced the Snapmaker J1 Screen App, the Android touchscreen control application for the Snapmaker J1 dual-extruder IDEX 3D printer. The repository includes the source code for the touchscreen a… --- ## [Abnormal Temp. Control Bed](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/abnormal-temp-control-bed/43250)
**Author:** [@phil123456789](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/phil123456789)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/abnormal-temp-control-bed/43250 "2026-09-08T09:16:39Z")
Hi, after my last post (where my tool head base exploded and I managed to fix it with glue), I now get that error So, yes, the fan connector is unplugged and, besides, the message appears all the time, even at startup … --- ## [Clicking/slipping specifically with PETG on the J1S?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/clicking-slipping-specifically-with-petg-on-the-j1s/43160)
**Author:** [@B412ry](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/B412ry)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/clicking-slipping-specifically-with-petg-on-the-j1s/43160 "2026-09-06T19:04:16Z")
J1S Extruder Slipping/Clicking With PETG I’m troubleshooting an issue with my Snapmaker J1S where the extruder occasionally slips/skips and makes a clicking sound while printing PETG. The sound appears to come from the… --- ## [Setup of my j1s android. software and tweaks](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/setup-of-my-j1s-android-software-and-tweaks/38638)
**Author:** [@jbot](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/jbot)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/setup-of-my-j1s-android-software-and-tweaks/38638 "2026-09-06T10:34:15Z")
having access to the android system has made me like this machine a lot more than i already did. we have limits because of our 1 gb of ram and our approximately 1gb of storage area thats shared with our gcode files, but … --- ## [Snapmaker J1S heated bed leveling needs to be done before every printing and bottom switch replacement](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-j1s-heated-bed-leveling-needs-to-be-done-before-every-printing-and-bottom-switch-replacement/42952)
**Author:** [@B412ry](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/B412ry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-j1s-heated-bed-leveling-needs-to-be-done-before-every-printing-and-bottom-switch-replacement/42952 "2026-08-23T15:32:18Z")
Hi everyone, I’m having two issues with my Snapmaker J1S and would appreciate some advice from other J1S owners. Heated bed levelling is required before every print My issue is not simply a first-layer calibration pr… --- ## [Cheap crap design](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cheap-crap-design/43003)
**Author:** [@phil123456789](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/phil123456789)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cheap-crap-design/43003 "2026-08-15T18:40:14Z")
Hi, Once again, the tool-head bottom screws section exploded this time, no more warranty looking at these parts, they are really weak, I am not surprised they would not hold up the amount of stuffs that broke on that… --- ## [New (Over-Engineered) Filament Guide Design](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/new-over-engineered-filament-guide-design/42305)
**Author:** [@Andreuha](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Andreuha)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/new-over-engineered-filament-guide-design/42305 "2026-07-23T10:01:24Z")
In the endless pursuit to make this stupid machine feed from a filament dryer, I designed these guides to eliminate any possibility of drag on the turn going down into the toolhead. The core problem is that the turn dow… --- ## [Broken Platform Clips - Any Replacement Options?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/broken-platform-clips-any-replacement-options/42535)
**Author:** [@snapidxuser](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/snapidxuser)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/broken-platform-clips-any-replacement-options/42535 "2026-07-21T16:48:47Z")
Hi all I’m running into an issue with the first-layer adhesion on my Snapmaker J1. I’ve been following the official troubleshooting guide (https://wiki.snapmaker.com/en/snapmaker\_j1/troubleshooting/First\_Layer\_Does\_Not\_… --- ## [Sick and tired of layer shifting](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/sick-and-tired-of-layer-shifting/42353)
**Author:** [@phil123456789](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/phil123456789)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/sick-and-tired-of-layer-shifting/42353 "2026-06-29T22:25:48Z")
Hi, already had support on this been following the procedure from that web page to check the belt tension and many more both heads have been replaced the connector board in the back has been replaced recently added gre… --- ## [Clogging/blocking issues with PETG in right brass nozzle on j1s](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/clogging-blocking-issues-with-petg-in-right-brass-nozzle-on-j1s/41891)
**Author:** [@arhi](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/arhi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/clogging-blocking-issues-with-petg-in-right-brass-nozzle-on-j1s/41891 "2026-06-22T00:42:23Z")
I own this printer for a while but am not really using it a lot and now that I need the IDEX I’m having issues with it. When I got it I replaced the left nozzle (both were brass) with hardened steel one as I only expecte… --- ## [Custom Firmware Update](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/custom-firmware-update/39018)
**Author:** [@DLMCW](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/DLMCW)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/custom-firmware-update/39018 "2026-05-21T15:12:31Z")
How are you updating the firmware with local bin file on usb? Anyone? When I try, it goes to 40% and then just disappears back to Home Screen and firmware is not updated. I seem to be having every problem possible with t… --- ## [J1 Fan Upgrade advice?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1-fan-upgrade-advice/41719)
**Author:** [@Vince1701](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Vince1701)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1-fan-upgrade-advice/41719 "2026-05-18T08:28:58Z")
Hi, Regarding the J1 to J1s upgrade kit, I noticed that some “old” youtube videos showed that the auxillary fan speed is linked to the highest fan speed in the print… Is this still the case? I sometimes like to print A… --- ## [Success: Runout for Octoprint, Host Action Commands, & Emergency Parser](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/success-runout-for-octoprint-host-action-commands-emergency-parser/39216)
**Author:** [@DLMCW](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/DLMCW)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/success-runout-for-octoprint-host-action-commands-emergency-parser/39216 "2026-04-26T19:11:56Z")
I have modified the Snapmaker J1 firmware to enable several Marlin features for Octoprint users. Filament Runout Detection/Handling. Host Action Commands w/ Host Prompt Support. Emergency Parser. Support for Snapmaker’… --- ## [Snapmaker J1/J1s Orca Slicer Wireless Connection](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-j1-j1s-orca-slicer-wireless-connection/37097)
**Author:** [@GamesOnPaper](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/GamesOnPaper)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-j1-j1s-orca-slicer-wireless-connection/37097 "2026-04-14T21:37:37Z")
Can you connect to the Snapmaker J1/J1s to Orca so to send prints wirelessly like in Cura? If yes, is there a tutorial somewhere. If no, then when? Cura doesn’t have pressure advance, volumetric flow rate, print inside… --- ## [Constant X shifting](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/constant-x-shifting/41608)
**Author:** [@phil123456789](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/phil123456789)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/constant-x-shifting/41608 "2026-03-29T17:00:16Z")
Hi, no matter the print head used, if the work speed is at 100%, the printer slings them so fast it gets shifted, always on the X axis anything I could do to fix this ? thanks --- ## [J1s toolhead issue](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1s-toolhead-issue/41591)
**Author:** [@xmg67](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/xmg67)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1s-toolhead-issue/41591 "2026-03-27T20:52:24Z")
Hi, I had to reassemble the right toolhead of the J1 and unfortunately the filament is not pulled by the gears anymore. The gear turn but if there is absolutely no pressure on the filament to catch it. I must have don… --- ## [Latest firmware cannot print alignment test print](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/latest-firmware-cannot-print-alignment-test-print/41590)
**Author:** [@phil123456789](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/phil123456789)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/latest-firmware-cannot-print-alignment-test-print/41590 "2026-03-26T20:48:31Z")
Hi, received a replacement motherboard today checked the firmware it says up to date yet although calibration worked fine, the alignment test cannot print there is an ‘adjust’ button, I can heat up everything, but no… --- ## [J1 Toolhead reassembling](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1-toolhead-reassembling/41589)
**Author:** [@xmg67](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/xmg67)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1-toolhead-reassembling/41589 "2026-03-25T17:24:30Z")
Hi, I had to reassemble the right toolhead of the J1 and unfortunately the filament is not pulled by the gears anymore. The gear turn but if there is absolutely no pressure on the filament to catch it. I must have don… --- ## [Has anyone incorporated auto bed mesh compensation?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-auto-bed-mesh-compensation/41535)
**Author:** [@ZT\_1234](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/ZT_1234)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-auto-bed-mesh-compensation/41535 "2026-03-23T20:54:27Z")
My first layers always come out terrible and my printer is basically a giant paper weight because of it. --- ## [IDEX Klipper Conversion Kit Install for J1S?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/idex-klipper-conversion-kit-install-for-j1s/39642)
**Author:** [@InventedTiME](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/InventedTiME)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/idex-klipper-conversion-kit-install-for-j1s/39642 "2026-03-20T15:44:54Z")
A little history… I wanted, absolutely wanted to love this printer and was willing to put in some extra time to get it to work without some of the issues you see posted to these forums. However, after much experimentati… --- ## [No Z hop on extruder change Orca Slicer](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/no-z-hop-on-extruder-change-orca-slicer/38463)
**Author:** [@StePhDen2020](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/StePhDen2020)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/no-z-hop-on-extruder-change-orca-slicer/38463 "2026-03-17T22:53:07Z")
Hi All, I’m trying to to a multi-color print that is somewhat challenging. Tall part, thin walls, lots of tree supports. I have had multiple issues with the extruders colliding with either the part, the supports, or the… --- ## [Hot End Fans](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/hot-end-fans/41381)
**Author:** [@Gorylsam86](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Gorylsam86)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/hot-end-fans/41381 "2026-03-06T23:33:29Z")
Hello, I’m asking for help. I decided to replace the hot end fans in my J1 printer. The replacement went well. I connected the cables to the same sockets as the factory fan: red to +, black to -. However, I forg… --- ## [My company's printer simply died](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-companys-printer-simply-died/41373)
**Author:** [@Fulhape1983](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Fulhape1983)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/my-companys-printer-simply-died/41373 "2026-03-05T10:06:04Z")
When I turn on the printer, when I try to use “Control” or “Calibration“ the screen goes gray and nothing appears; the app freezes and prompts me to restart. I try to connect to the PC via Wi-Fi and it gives an error; i… [Next page](https://forum.snapmaker.com/c/j1j1s/82.md?page=1)