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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 architectureall 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 ''BULK_READ'' and ''SYNC_WRITE'' enabling compatibility with major frameworks), we recommend that you check the firmware version of each of the Internal actuatorsafter you update the main board firmware..+If you are using **Main Board firmware** version 23 or older (which introduced support for ''BULK_READ'' and ''SYNC_WRITE'' enabling compatibility with major frameworks), we recommend that you check the firmware version of each of the Internal actuators after you update the main board firmware.
  
-If any of your Internal Actuators is running a version older than 20, we stongly recommend updating them too. Updating the firmware on the Internal actuators is a separate procedure and you can find instructions on how to that on a [[eros:seedactuators:upgrading_fw|dedicated page]]. The present document covers the Main board firmware only.+If any of your Internal Actuators is running a version older than 20, we strongly recommend updating them too. Updating the firmware on the Internal actuators is a separate procedure and you can find instructions on how to that on a [[eros:seedactuators:upgrading_fw|dedicated page]]. The present document covers the Mainboard firmware only.
  
 ==== 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://github.com/Koromix/tytools/releases/tag/v0.7.5|TyQT version 0.7.5]]. TyQT is available pre compiled for Windows and Mac; for Linux, download the file with the source code, and refer to the included README file for instructions on how to compile it.+  * The firmware loader tool from the [[https://github.com/Koromix/tytools/releases|TyQT]]. TyQT is available pre compiled for Windows and Mac; for Linux, download the file with the source code, and refer to the included README file for instructions on how to compile it.
   * 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:settingup_usbconnection|USB Connection]] set-up instructions, where you will find the details on how to setup the device drivers for the USB connection, necessary to perform the upgrade procedure.    * 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:settingup_usbconnection|USB Connection]] set-up instructions, where you will find the details on how to setup the device drivers for the USB connection, necessary to perform the upgrade procedure. 
  
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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's processor to show up on the TyQT list. (it should show up as "Teensy")   - Wait for the board's processor to show up on the TyQT list. (it should show up as "Teensy")

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