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All NT Modules can be updated with a new firmware using the procedure below.  
All NT Modules can be updated with a new firmware using the procedure below.  


{{COMMENT|Updating implies that the module has a NT firmware running. If the module has never been flashed with a NT firmware before, or runs a different firmware, you must do first a "First Time Flashing". Please inspect the related wiki pages.}}
{{COMMENT|Updating implies that the module has a NT firmware running. If the module has never been flashed with a NT firmware before, or runs a different firmware, you must first do a "First Time Flashing". Please consult the respective wiki pages.}}


== Updating Procedure ==
== Updating Procedure ==


'''1.''' You need a USB-TTL adapter with FTDI chip set ({{WARNING|'''not'''}} CP2102, {{WARNING|'''not'''}} PL2303). Ensure that it is working (drivers installed, etc.).
'''1.''' You need a USB-TTL adapter with a FTDI chip set, CH340 chip set, or [[How to configure CP2102 USB adapters for high baud rates|properly configured CP2102]] ({{WARNING|'''not'''}} PL2303). Ensure that it is working (drivers installed, etc.).


{{COMMENT|To avoid confusion some explanation: For flashing the main STorM32 controller board USB adapters with both FTDI and CP2102 chip sets can be used, while for flashing NT modules only FTDI adapters work out of the box, because the CP2102 chips won't handle the high baudrate of the NT bus. The CP2102 USB adapters can be configured to work with the NT baudrate using a Silabs configuration tool, but this would have to be done [[http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=32873756&postcount=300]] See [[How-to configure CP2102 to 2000000 baud rate]]. USB adapters with PL2303 chips NEVER work since they don't provide TTL levels.}}
{{COMMENT|To avoid confusion on which USB TTL adapter to use, please read [[STorM32_FAQ#Which USB-TTL should I use.3F|FAQ: Which USB-TTL should I use?]].}}


'''2.''' Connect the USB-TTL adapter to the NT bus connector.
'''2.''' Connect the USB-TTL adapter to the NT bus connector.


:"GND" to "G"
:GND -> connect it to GND of the USB-TTL adapter


:"VCC" to "5V"
:Tx -> connect it to Rx of the USB-TTL adapter


:"TX-" to "Rx"
:Rx -> connect it to Tx of the USB-TTL adapter


:"RX-" to "Tx"
:VCC -> connect it to power from the USB-TTL adapter
 
The connections between USB-TTL adapter and NT module are shown in the scheme below.
 
{{COMMENT|For the CC3D Atom this power scheme often doesn't work. Please use an external power supply, or power it via its USB connector.}}
 
:[[File:Storm32-nt-firmware-updating-02.jpg|640px]]


'''3.''' Connect the USB-TTL adapter to the computer and open the GUI.
'''3.''' Connect the USB-TTL adapter to the computer and open the GUI.
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'''4.''' Go to the {{GUI|Flash Firmware}} tab as seen below. Choose the firmware in the {{GUI|STorM32-BGC board}} combo box field, or via the {{GUI|Selected Firmware Hex File}} text field. Select {{GUIPARAM|System Bootloader @ UART1}} in the {{GUI|STM32 Programmer}} field, and the {{GUI|Com Port}} associated with your USB-TTL adapter. Ensure that the {{GUIPARAM|Use NT boot mode}} check box is checked.
'''4.''' Go to the {{GUI|Flash Firmware}} tab as seen below. Choose the firmware in the {{GUI|STorM32-BGC board}} combo box field, or via the {{GUI|Selected Firmware Hex File}} text field. Select {{GUIPARAM|System Bootloader @ UART1}} in the {{GUI|STM32 Programmer}} field, and the {{GUI|Com Port}} associated with your USB-TTL adapter. Ensure that the {{GUIPARAM|Use NT boot mode}} check box is checked.


:[[File:GUI_Flash_1.jpg|640px]]
:[[File:Storm32-nt-firmware-updating-gui-screen-01.jpg|640px]]


'''5.''' Hit the {{GUI|Flash Firmware}} button. A DOS box will open, and the firmware will be flashed.
'''5.''' Hit the {{GUI|Flash Firmware}} button. A DOS box will open, and the firmware will be flashed.


:[[File:GUI_Flash_2.jpg|640px]]
:[[File:GUI_Flash_2.jpg|640px]]

Latest revision as of 14:25, 3 March 2016

All NT Modules can be updated with a new firmware using the procedure below.

Comment: Updating implies that the module has a NT firmware running. If the module has never been flashed with a NT firmware before, or runs a different firmware, you must first do a "First Time Flashing". Please consult the respective wiki pages.

Updating Procedure

1. You need a USB-TTL adapter with a FTDI chip set, CH340 chip set, or properly configured CP2102 (not PL2303). Ensure that it is working (drivers installed, etc.).

Comment: To avoid confusion on which USB TTL adapter to use, please read FAQ: Which USB-TTL should I use?.

2. Connect the USB-TTL adapter to the NT bus connector.

GND -> connect it to GND of the USB-TTL adapter
Tx -> connect it to Rx of the USB-TTL adapter
Rx -> connect it to Tx of the USB-TTL adapter
VCC -> connect it to power from the USB-TTL adapter

The connections between USB-TTL adapter and NT module are shown in the scheme below.

Comment: For the CC3D Atom this power scheme often doesn't work. Please use an external power supply, or power it via its USB connector.

Storm32-nt-firmware-updating-02.jpg

3. Connect the USB-TTL adapter to the computer and open the GUI.

4. Go to the [Flash Firmware] tab as seen below. Choose the firmware in the [STorM32-BGC board] combo box field, or via the [Selected Firmware Hex File] text field. Select "System Bootloader @ UART1" in the [STM32 Programmer] field, and the [Com Port] associated with your USB-TTL adapter. Ensure that the "Use NT boot mode" check box is checked.

Storm32-nt-firmware-updating-gui-screen-01.jpg

5. Hit the [Flash Firmware] button. A DOS box will open, and the firmware will be flashed.

GUI Flash 2.jpg
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