Creality V4.2.2 Motherboard for Ender 5 Pro

As big fans of Creality, we love when new 3D Printers are introduced to the market, not only because we get to stress-test exciting new models, but also because of the possibility of cool new features and upgrades. Creality’s motherboard range is under continuous development as each new iteration addresses problems or brings forward better technology. Therefore, it is no surprise that Creality has released a V4.2.2 Silent motherboard pre-flashed for the popular Ender 5 Pro.

This V4.2.2 silent motherboard features a more powerful 32Bit MCU instead of the 8Bit MCU found on the original V1.1.5 motherboard. Noise levels have not been kept at a minimum thanks to the same integrated TMC2208 stepper drivers you got with the V1.1.5. The focus of the V4.2.2 is user experience and cost reduction to ensure that it is as accessible as possible for Makers looking to upgrade. When developing the V4.2.2 motherboard, Creality brought together some of the best features from previous versions, while also offering a range of cool improvements that make 3D Printing easier and more enjoyable and allowing you to focus purely on getting the best print quality for your particular 3D Printer.

With this in mind, some of the key features that we are really excited about, which we feel play the biggest parts in adding to the overall user experience and impressively low cost of this motherboard, include the following:

• Integrated Silent Stepper Drivers – As the V1.1.5 motherboard was a silent edition it makes sense that Creality has chosen to keep it simple and integrate the same Silent Stepper Drivers directly into the board. These drivers are the popular TMC2208 Drivers and have been built into the PCB of the board as SMD components, with heatsinks placed directly on top of them and all of the pins broken out into dedicated lanes on the PCB. This means you can enjoy near-silent 3D Printing without ever even seeing your stepper drivers, while also enjoying the awesome features like Stall Detection, Quiet Operations, and a longer operating lifespan that the TMC2208 are so well known for.
   
• Powerful 32Bit MCU - As 3D Printing has been improving over the years, and more and more upgrades are being brought to the market for Makers, we’re starting to notice that 8bit boards are beginning to struggle. And while the components and mechanical aspects of 3D Printers are certainly becoming far more capable of much higher speeds, the 8bit boards are now becoming the weak link in the chain. Fortunately, recent developments have just introduced a lot of cool new 32bit boards, and the Creality V4.2.2 has also adopted this approach. And while you may not necessarily notice any major differences when using stock settings of your Ender 5 Pro, the 32bit processor is ready to handle better firmware, more advanced upgrades, as well as high speeds with the right parts.
   
• Minor Port & Power Improvements - Although this final feature of the Creality V4.2.2 Motherboard may not really knock your socks off, the constant improvements and iterations that Creality brings out are always warmly welcome. The improvements this time have focused on cleaning up the design with better port management and power delivery. This, in conjunction with the integrated stepper drivers, translates to an easier user experience, as well a longer lifespan due to easier access to important ports, as well as overall better thermal management throughout the board.

If you’ve been eager to give your original Ender 5 Pro a nice overhaul for more power, more precision, and better capabilities, the Creality V4.2.2 is a great choice that’s definitely worth the money.

Note: This board is pre-flashed for the Creality Ender 5 Pro.

Although Creality 3D have been working within the industry since 2014, their addition of the Creality CR-10 series is what really catapulted them to the front line of competition, as it offered substantially better quality compared to other 3D printers – while simultaneously reducing the cost and complexities of the machines.

The quality of Creality’s 3D Printers and accessories shows through in their market history, with the brand selling around 3000 printers in their first year on the market, followed by about 10,000 sales over the next year. Now, Creality easily sells around 30,000 or more 3D printers each year, with sales continuously rising as they bring out more models. These are impressive numbers when considering the fact that they entered the industry as unknown competitors, quickly rising through the ranks and now even competing with Wanhao and similar top brands.

If you are looking for excellent 3D Printers that offer affordability without compromising on quality, Creality 3D is certainly a brand that you should take note of. From the basic Creality Ender 2 all the way up to the large build volume Creality CR-10 S5, there are few other brands who are capable of offering such a refined package while still maintaining some of the most enticing prices in the industry.