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===== EROS: Upgrading the Main Board Firmware ===== | ===== EROS: Upgrading the Main Board Firmware ===== | ||
- | In the EROS architecture all processors have a bootloader pre installed, which means they can all be easily upgraded by the customers. | + | In the EROS architecture, all processors have a bootloader pre-installed, which means they can all be easily upgraded by the customers. |
Seed Robotics policy is that of continuous improvement and, for that reason, we may release firmware upgrades from time to time, either to address potential issues or to add new features. | Seed Robotics policy is that of continuous improvement and, for that reason, we may release firmware upgrades from time to time, either to address potential issues or to add new features. | ||
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==== Recommended Updates ==== | ==== Recommended Updates ==== | ||
- | If you are using **Main Board firmware** version 23 or older (which introduced support for '' | + | If you are using **Main Board firmware** version 23 or older (which introduced support for '' |
- | If any of your Internal Actuators is running a version older than 20, we stongly | + | If any of your Internal Actuators is running a version older than 20, we strongly |
==== Latest Firmware version ==== | ==== Latest Firmware version ==== | ||
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In order to upgrade the firmware of your unit you will need: | In order to upgrade the firmware of your unit you will need: | ||
* A USB micro-B cable to connect to the unit's USB port | * A USB micro-B cable to connect to the unit's USB port | ||
- | * The firmware loader tool from the [[https:// | + | * The firmware loader tool from the [[https:// |
* If you are using a Windows version **earlier than Windows 10**, you need to install the necessary Virtual COMM Port drivers; If you are using **Linux** you need to **add udev rules**. Check the [[eros: | * If you are using a Windows version **earlier than Windows 10**, you need to install the necessary Virtual COMM Port drivers; If you are using **Linux** you need to **add udev rules**. Check the [[eros: | ||
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- Download the Firmware file | - Download the Firmware file | ||
- Open TyQT | - Open TyQT | ||
- | - Remove the small cover located on the side of your unit, near the back. RH4D units have a snap in cover; for RH8D, RH7D, RH5D and RH2D units you need to remove a small bolt on the side to remove the cover. | + | - Remove the small cover located on the side of your unit, near the back. RH4D units have a snap-in cover; for RH8D, RH7D, RH5D and RH2D units you need to remove a small bolt on the side to remove the cover. |
- Connect the USB cable to the hand and to your Computer | - Connect the USB cable to the hand and to your Computer | ||
- Wait for the board' | - Wait for the board' |
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