---
title: V-Smart Vinyl Cutter Firmware Index (CNCU local)
source_url: https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/
fetched_at: 2026-08-13T10:40:00Z
category: drivers
pass: cncu-local-vsmart-firmware-batch + vsmart-deepen
product: V-Smart / V-Smart+ Vinyl Cutting Plotter
---

# V-Smart Vinyl Cutter — Firmware Index

Inventory of **firmware update packages** from the local cncu.co.za mirror under `T:\U\C\V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter\`, mapped to live `https://cncu.co.za/...` URLs.
English prose only. **No pricing.** Firmware binaries themselves are **not** copied into this KB (pointer + URL only).

## What this firmware is

V-Smart / V-Smart+ vinyl cutters use a **USB flash tool** (`update_fw_2.2.exe`) with an `update.dss` payload (plus support DLLs: `mfc100.dll`, `msvcr100.dll`, `STUARTBLLIB.dll`). Packages are labeled by controller family and version:

- **V3_…** — V-Smart V3 series
- **TH_FU_A_V3+_…** — V-Smart+ (V3+) family

Prefer the **newest matching family** when support directs an update (**newer wins** by version number: **7.68 > 7.66 > 7.65**; Plus line has its own **7.64** package). Wrong-family flash risk — only when support directs. Support WhatsApp +27 60 600 7000.

## English upgrade notes (pointers)

| Guide | Local path | Online URL | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Instructions for updating firmware .pdf | `T:\U\C\V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter\V-Smart Firmware\TH_FU_A_V3+_7.68_UPDATE\Instructions for updating firmware .pdf` | https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/TH_FU_A_V3+_7.68_UPDATE/Instructions%20for%20updating%20firmware%20.pdf | HTTP 200 |
| Same guide (in 7.66 package) | `...\TH_FU_A_V3+_7.66_20230620_UPDATE\Instructions for updating firmware .pdf` | under that folder | (same PDF present locally) |
| Firmware Upgrade Instruction.pdf (Plus) | `...\V-Smart Plus Laser Calibration\V-Smart Plus Firmware Upgrade Software\Firmware Upgrade Instruction.pdf` | https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Plus%20Laser%20Calibration/V-Smart%20Plus%20Firmware%20Upgrade%20Software/Firmware%20Upgrade%20Instruction.pdf | HTTP 200 |
| Manual.docx (in V3+ packages; Chinese companion PDFs also present — English Manual.docx preferred) | `...\TH_FU_A_V3+_7.68_UPDATE\Manual.docx` | under package folder | local present |

**Update summary:** run `update_fw_2.2.exe` from the matching package folder with the cutter connected as directed in the English instructions PDF. Do not mix V3 vs V3+ packages.

## Primary firmware packages (`V-Smart Firmware\`)

Base local dir: `T:\U\C\V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter\V-Smart Firmware\`  
Base URL: `https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/`

| Package | Family / version | Payload note | Local path | Online URL | Size (approx) | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| V3_7.65_UPDATE_FW | V3 7.65 | `update.dss` (59 212 B) + `update_fw_2.2.exe` | `...\V3_7.65_UPDATE_FW\` and `...\V3_7.65_UPDATE_FW.zip` | https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/V3_7.65_UPDATE_FW/ ; ZIP https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/V3_7.65_UPDATE_FW.zip | folder ~12.0 MB / ZIP ~5.3 MB | folder HTTP 200; ZIP HTTP 200 |
| TH_FU_A_V3+_7.66_20230620_UPDATE | V3+ 7.66 (dated 2023-06-20) | `update.dss` (73 272 B) + English instructions PDF | `...\TH_FU_A_V3+_7.66_20230620_UPDATE\` and `.zip` | https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/TH_FU_A_V3+_7.66_20230620_UPDATE/ ; ZIP …/TH_FU_A_V3+_7.66_20230620_UPDATE.zip | folder ~15.4 MB / ZIP ~7.3 MB | folder HTTP 200; ZIP HTTP 200 |
| TH_FU_A_V3+_7.68_UPDATE | V3+ **7.68** (newest V3+) | `update.dss` (72 348 B) + English instructions PDF | `...\TH_FU_A_V3+_7.68_UPDATE\` and `.zip` | https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/TH_FU_A_V3+_7.68_UPDATE/ ; ZIP …/TH_FU_A_V3+_7.68_UPDATE.zip | folder ~15.4 MB / ZIP ~7.3 MB | folder HTTP 200; ZIP HTTP 200 |

**Primary firmware update package entries documented: 3** (each with folder + ZIP twin).

## Related Plus firmware (`V-Smart Plus Laser Calibration\`)

| Package | Family / version | Payload note | Local path | Online URL | Size (approx) | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| V-Smart Plus Firmware 7.64 | V-Smart Plus 7.64 | `update.dss` (72 100 B) + `update_fw_2.2.exe` | `T:\U\C\V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter\V-Smart Plus Laser Calibration\V-Smart Plus Firmware Upgrade Software\V-Smart Plus Firmware 7.64\` | https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Plus%20Laser%20Calibration/V-Smart%20Plus%20Firmware%20Upgrade%20Software/V-Smart%20Plus%20Firmware%207.64/ | ~5.3 MB | HTTP 200 |

**Plus-related firmware package entries: 1** (in addition to the 3 primary).

## Related utilities (not controller FW images; same product tree)

| Item | What it is | Local path | Online URL base |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| V-Smart Screen Model Changer | `V-Smart Screen Setter.exe` | `...\V-Smart Screen Model Changer\` | https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Screen%20Model%20Changer/ |
| V-Smart Enable-Disable Touch Screen | `SetTouch.exe` / `SetTouch3.exe` | `...\V-Smart Enable-Disable Touch Screen\` | under product root |
| V-Smart Plus Laser Calibration | English `Instruction.pdf` + practice sheets | `...\V-Smart Plus Laser Calibration\` | https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Plus%20Laser%20Calibration/ HTTP 200 |

## URL verification notes (`fetched_at` 2026-08-12T22:10:00Z)

**Confirmed HTTP 200 (HEAD):**

- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/V3_7.65_UPDATE_FW/
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/V3_7.65_UPDATE_FW.zip
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/TH_FU_A_V3+_7.66_20230620_UPDATE/
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/TH_FU_A_V3+_7.66_20230620_UPDATE.zip
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/TH_FU_A_V3+_7.68_UPDATE/
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/TH_FU_A_V3+_7.68_UPDATE.zip
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Firmware/TH_FU_A_V3+_7.68_UPDATE/Instructions%20for%20updating%20firmware%20.pdf
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20User%20Manual.pdf
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/User%20Manual/V-Smart%20User%20Manual.pdf
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/User%20Manual/V-Smart%20User%20Manual%20(2013-2018%20Model).pdf
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/Motherboard%20Difference%20of%20V-Smart%20and%20V-Auto.pdf
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Vinyl%20Cutter%20Motor%20Components%20Guide.pdf
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart,%20V-Smart+%20and%20V-Auto%20Power%20Supply%20Exchange.pdf
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Circuit%20Diagram.pdf
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Plus%20Laser%20Calibration/
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Plus%20Laser%20Calibration/V-Smart%20Plus%20Firmware%20Upgrade%20Software/Firmware%20Upgrade%20Instruction.pdf
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20Plus%20Laser%20Calibration/V-Smart%20Plus%20Firmware%20Upgrade%20Software/V-Smart%20Plus%20Firmware%207.64/

**Soft-fail / 404:**

- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/V-Smart%20User%20Manual%20(2013-2018%20Model).pdf — **404** at product root (file lives under `User%20Manual/` where it is **HTTP 200**; KB copy uses the User Manual path)
- https://cncu.co.za/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter/CO2%20Laser%20Cutting%20(Second%20Edition).pdf — **404** (wrong product; TruCUT book, not V-Smart)

## Related English handbook + manuals (this batch)

| Item | Local | Online | KB action |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| V-Smart User Manual (2013-2018 Model).pdf (~9.59 MB) — **English handbook** | `T:\U\C\V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutting-Plotter\User Manual\V-Smart User Manual (2013-2018 Model).pdf` | User Manual URL above — **200**; root twin **404** | **Copied** to `sources/manuals/vsmart/V-Smart-User-Manual-2013-2018-Model.pdf` |
| V-Smart User Manual.pdf (~2.77 MB, newer-style) | `...\V-Smart User Manual.pdf` | HTTP 200 | **Copied** to `sources/manuals/vsmart/V-Smart-User-Manual.pdf` |
| Motherboard Difference of V-Smart and V-Auto.pdf (~1.18 MB) | product root | HTTP 200 | **Copied** to `sources/manuals/vsmart/Motherboard-Difference-V-Smart-and-V-Auto.pdf` |
| V-Smart Vinyl Cutter Motor Components Guide.pdf (~0.12 MB) | product root | HTTP 200 | **Copied** to `sources/manuals/vsmart/V-Smart-Vinyl-Cutter-Motor-Components-Guide.pdf` |

Already present from am.co.za (not re-copied): `sources/manuals/V-Smart-V3-740-Vinyl-Cutter.pdf`.

Deepen pass copied remaining English how-tos/plugins/software/calibration (see manuals-and-guides-index). Firmware binaries still not copied.

## Scope

Read-only from `T:\U\C`. Writes only under `T:\V`. Did not crawl buythis or YouTube. One product line: V-Smart Vinyl Cutting Plotter.

## Deepen pass (2026-08-13T10:40:00Z / 12:40 SAST)

No new firmware **packages** (still **3** primary + **1** Plus 7.64). **Prefer 7.68.** Binaries remain URL-only.

English firmware/calibration **docs now copied** under `sources/manuals/vsmart/`:

| Item | KB path | Online | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Instructions for updating firmware .pdf (from 7.68; 7.66 twin identical size, skipped) | `manuals/vsmart/Instructions-for-updating-firmware.pdf` | already HTTP 200 in table above | HTTP 200 (prior) |
| Manual.docx (English; 7.68) | `manuals/vsmart/V-Smart-Firmware-Manual.docx` | under 7.68 package folder | local present |
| Plus Firmware Upgrade Instruction.pdf | `manuals/vsmart/calibration/V-Smart-Plus-Firmware-Upgrade-Instruction.pdf` | already HTTP 200 | HTTP 200 (prior) |
| Plus Laser Calibration Instruction.pdf + auto-mark sheets | `manuals/vsmart/calibration/` | Instruction.pdf + Auto-Mark sheets HTTP 200 this pass | HTTP 200 |

Sample URLs re-checked this pass (HEAD **200**): circuit diagram, power-supply exchange, training schedule, waterproof label, stand PNG, Plus calibration Instruction + auto-mark sheets, both SignMaster contour PDFs, 2015+ Illustrator/CorelDRAW EN manuals, 2019+ scale calculator, FTDI USB install, Flexi Help + Contour Cutting Guide.

Utilities still pointer-only (no English PDFs in those folders): Screen Model Changer, Enable-Disable Touch Screen.