How to Reflash Firmware - Windows PC

How to Reflash Firmware - Windows PC

Written By: Printrbot Support

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Step 1 — How to Reflash Firmware - Windows PC

 This document describes the Rev F5

firmware update process using a
Windows PC. For instructions on
Mac, see How to Reflash Printrboard
Firmware at support.printrbot.com.

 Windows users, go to
atmel.com/tools/flip.aspx and
download the Flip 3.4.7 Java
environment included. Then install
the software.

 If you haven't already done so,

download the most current firmware
at support.printrbot.com.

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Step 2

 The two pins marked "BOOT" need to be shorted out or "jumpered" for the flashing
process.

 Add the jumper. Power on and connect the USB cable.

 TIP: Rev F users, you can pull the jumper from your HV pins. Just be sure to put it back
when you are done flashing.

 If you do not have a Rev F Printrboard or another jumper from an old PC motherboard to
jump the boot pins.

 After you have shorted the pins and connected the USB to the computer, press the RESET
button on the Printrboard.

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Step 3

 After pressing the RESET button, your computer will detect the Printrboard as a new
hardware device. If you look in Device Manager you will see an Other Devices section with
an AT90USB128

 Right-click on the device and select the Update Driver

 Select Browse my Computer for Driver Software

Step 4

 Browse to the Program files/FLIP 3.4.7/ folder and select the USB directory.

 You will be prompted to install the device software. Select the Trust box and click Install

 You should be presented with a message that reads "Windows Has Successfully Updated
your Driver Software".

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Step 5

 Double-click on the FLIP icon to start the program. Select the left hand icon on the
Toolbar, 'Select A Target Device'

 From the list, select the AT90USB1286

 Select the next Icon on the Toolbar 'Select a Communication Medium' and take USB

Step 6

 Click Open to start the communication with the device. All of the options and check boxes
should become active.

 Use the Load HEX button.

 Browse to the location of the downloaded hex file on your computer (desktop).

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Step 7

 Make sure that all of the check boxes on the left side are checked.

 Make sure that the correct hex file is loaded above the ATMEL icon

 Click the "Run" button . The progress bars will move through the stages, and then
complete.

 If your jumper is still on the BOOT pins, remove it.

 Place the jumper back on to the HV pins.

 Press the RESET button on the Printrboard.

 Power OFF the Printrboard and let it sit for at least five minutes before attempting to
connect to your software via USB.

Step 8

 IMPORTANT: Connect to your

software (Cura) and enter "M502"
into the command line.

 Press "Send". This will ensure that

all of your Printrboard settings will
be reset to default values.

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This document was last generated on 2016-03-31 11:41:15 AM.

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