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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 firmware version 23 or newer (which introduced | + | If you are using **Main Board firmware** version 23 or older (which introduced |
- | We recommend [[eros: | + | If any of your Internal Actuators is running a version older than 20, we strongly recommend updating them too. Updating |
- | This document covers updating the Main Board firmware only. Updating | + | |
==== Latest Firmware version ==== | ==== Latest Firmware version ==== | ||
- | The latest firmware version for the EROS Architecture can be downloaded from the links below. | + | The latest firmware version for the EROS Architecture can be obtained |
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- | **IMPORTANT: | + | |
- | '' | + | |
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- | The firmware files for the RH4D and RH7D are slightly different. Therefore, please make sure you select the correct file depending on your model. | + | |
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- | For RH4D: [[http:// | + | |
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- | For RH7D: [[http:// | + | |
The Release notes with Full Changelog are available here: [[http:// | The Release notes with Full Changelog are available here: [[http:// | ||
You may want to read this file before upgrading your firmware. | You may want to read this file before upgrading your firmware. | ||
- | Older firmware versions are archived under [[http:// | + | Older firmware versions are archived under [[http:// |
==== Firmware Upgrade Instructions ==== | ==== Firmware Upgrade Instructions ==== | ||
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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: |
__Upgrading__ | __Upgrading__ | ||
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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 RH7D units you need to remove a small bolt on the side to remove the cover. (Earlier RH7D models don't have a side cover; in this case you need to loosen the top cover screws and gently lift the back of the cover about 5mm; this will expose the connector). | + | - 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 | + | - Connect the USB cable to the hand and to your Computer |
- Wait for the board' | - Wait for the board' | ||
- Click the " | - Click the " | ||
- | - Select the firmware file you wish to flash and click Open | + | - Select the firmware file to Upload |
The Firmware installation procedure begins: the Teensy icon in the TyQT window turns orange and you will see a progress bar in the TyQT window. Once the upload is complete the icon turns Black again and the unit reboots automatically. | The Firmware installation procedure begins: the Teensy icon in the TyQT window turns orange and you will see a progress bar in the TyQT window. Once the upload is complete the icon turns Black again and the unit reboots automatically. | ||
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If you wish to confirm the new version is running correctly you have two options:\\ | If you wish to confirm the new version is running correctly you have two options:\\ | ||
- | (1) Open a [[eros: | + | (1) Open a [[eros: |
(2) You can also use the Dynamixel Protocol or STP Protocol and read the memory position 2 on the control table of of the main board. This will return the running firmware version. | (2) You can also use the Dynamixel Protocol or STP Protocol and read the memory position 2 on the control table of of the main board. This will return the running firmware version. | ||
(3) You may also use a GUI Tool such a the Robotis Dynamixel Wizard or the herborist (pypot) tool to check the installed firmware version. | (3) You may also use a GUI Tool such a the Robotis Dynamixel Wizard or the herborist (pypot) tool to check the installed firmware version. |
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