I was able to locate version 6.0 of the software, which contained Firmware Version 2.1 for the Cricut. Cricut Design Studio versions contain the latest firmware version from when they released, so I had to find the design studio version which contained Firmware 2.1 or 2.3. Back when these devices were new, firmware upgrades were performed through the Cricut Design Studio software. It was now simply a matter of sending it the proper firmware. Thankfully, it's not! As it turns out, when the Cricut is in update mode (activated by powering the device off, holding the stop button while powering it back on, and holding it down until the device beeps and all the lights turn on), it will use whatever firmware is sent to it, regardless of whether it is newer or older than the one installed. Before using it however, I had to downgrade my Cricut firmware to version 2.1 or 2.3, something I read was impossible. I eventually managed to find version 2, as 3 does not work with the Cricut. I then turned my attention to Sure Cuts A Lot, which included the Cricut drivers. I was able to find the right version, but not the plugin required to use it with a Cricut (pccplugin.dll). Around 2009, there were two 3rd party software packages that worked with the Cricut Expression 1. Turns out, they had, and Provo hadn't liked it very much. Wait, you have to pay for cartridges and can only print predetermined shapes?
Make cardstock stuff? OK, I can make custom sized boxes or something.Ĭut vinyl? OK, it would be cool to have some vynil wraps for my 3D printed stuff. I bought the Cricut, and when I got it home I started Googling around for what it could do. That said, when I found my original Cricut Expression in a thrift store for $20, I figured "Ehh, I could make cool stuff with something like that". I will start by saying that I am much more of a tech person than a crafts person. For impatient people: skip to the bottom where I have a step by step downgrade guide.
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