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This page gives instructions on updating the EBB (EiBotBoard) firmware, which may be found on your [[AxiDraw]], [[EggBot]], [[WaterColorBot]], or any other machine using the EBB as its controller. In most cases when the firmware is compatible with the current version of the software that you are using, no update is necessary. However, there may be cases where updating allows you to take advantage of new features in the Inkscape extension, bug fixes, or new commands available. | This page gives instructions on updating the EBB (EiBotBoard) firmware, which may be found on your [[AxiDraw]], [[EggBot]], [[WaterColorBot]], or any other machine using the EBB as its controller. In most cases when the firmware is compatible with the current version of the software that you are using, no update is necessary. However, there may be cases where updating allows you to take advantage of new features in the Inkscape extension, bug fixes, or new commands available. | ||
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== Updater applications for Mac and Windows == | == Updater applications for Mac and Windows == | ||
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For most users on Mac and Windows, the most straightforward way to update is to run one of our ready-built applications that updates the firmware to the latest major release. | For most users on Mac and Windows, the most straightforward way to update is to run one of our ready-built applications that updates the firmware to the latest major release. | ||
− | As of this writing, that latest major release is version 2. | + | As of this writing, that latest major release is version 2.6.5, and firmware updaters are available to download [https://github.com/evil-mad/axidraw/releases/download/v2.5.6/Firmware_v265_Mac.zip here for Mac] and [https://github.com/evil-mad/axidraw/releases/download/v2.5.6/Firmware_v265_Win.zip here for Windows]. |
− | For either platform, connect the EBB to your computer via USB | + | For either platform, connect the EBB to your computer via USB and then run the application, which will automatically update the firmware. |
For Linux, or if you need to update to a different specific version of the firmware, please follow the "Manual" updating procedures in the next section. | For Linux, or if you need to update to a different specific version of the firmware, please follow the "Manual" updating procedures in the next section. | ||
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: You should see the help text for mphidflash. This shows that you can run the application properly. | : You should see the help text for mphidflash. This shows that you can run the application properly. | ||
− | * Download the EBB firmware. Easy link [https:// | + | * Download the EBB firmware. Easy link [https://github.com/evil-mad/axidraw/releases/download/v2.5.6/Firmware_v265_Raw.zip here]. |
* To "manually" locate an EBB firmware version, look in the [https://github.com/evil-mad/EggBot Eggbot Repository] as "EBB_Firmware." Download the repository contents by clicking the "Download ZIP" link. Identify the particular EBB firmware "hex file" that you want to program onto your board. The EiBotBoard Firmware ZIP archive contains several slightly different versions: one for EBB version 1.1 (which shipped with clear-chassis kits in 2009), one for EBB 1.2, and one for EBB version 1.3 and higher-- correct for all more recent versions. If in doubt, use the "EBB 1.3" versions. | * To "manually" locate an EBB firmware version, look in the [https://github.com/evil-mad/EggBot Eggbot Repository] as "EBB_Firmware." Download the repository contents by clicking the "Download ZIP" link. Identify the particular EBB firmware "hex file" that you want to program onto your board. The EiBotBoard Firmware ZIP archive contains several slightly different versions: one for EBB version 1.1 (which shipped with clear-chassis kits in 2009), one for EBB 1.2, and one for EBB version 1.3 and higher-- correct for all more recent versions. If in doubt, use the "EBB 1.3" versions. | ||
* Copy the hex file to the folder that contains the mphidflash exectuable for your OS. | * Copy the hex file to the folder that contains the mphidflash exectuable for your OS. | ||
* Connect your EBB to the PC with a USB cable. Plug in power to the EBB. | * Connect your EBB to the PC with a USB cable. Plug in power to the EBB. | ||
− | * Put your EBB in 'bootloader mode' by | + | * Put your EBB in 'bootloader mode' by pressing the PRG button and holding it down while you press and release the RST button. Then you can let go of the PRG button. |
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* Confirm that your EBB is in bootload mode by looking at the red and green LEDs by the USB connector. They should be blinking back and forth pretty fast. | * Confirm that your EBB is in bootload mode by looking at the red and green LEDs by the USB connector. They should be blinking back and forth pretty fast. | ||
* From the command line, type (for Linux or Mac) | * From the command line, type (for Linux or Mac) |