
droidmech2002
I have a new EZ-Robot board and in order to use it I have to update the firmware to the latest version. I have followed the video tutorial exactly and have tried 4 times now and every time the EZ Builder program tells me I have to update the firmware. This is what the screen looks like after I try updating the firmware and I have waited as long as 30 minutes for it to do it's thing.
3/22/2013 12:23:57 PM - Sending bootloader
Starting Boot Loader...
3/22/2013 12:24:02 PM - sending ping
3/22/2013 12:24:03 PM - sending ping
3/22/2013 12:24:04 PM - Sending bootloader
I am EZ-B BootLoader. Gimmie Firmware!
3/22/2013 12:24:09 PM - Step 1 of 2) This process will take 2 minutes. The status bar will display progress.
3/22/2013 12:24:09 PM - Updating... (22,656 Bytes)
3/22/2013 12:24:30 PM - Uploaded
I am assuming that since it says uploaded and nothing happed after that statement that the update was completed, even so I waited 30 minutes before unpluging the batteries ( Yes they were brand new batteries). upon starting up ARC and trying to use it it still says I need to update the firmware.
I need help please. I am under a deadline to get this working for a robot here at the Children's Museum and all I can tell them when they ask about it, is that I am working on it.
Help Please.
Dan Stuettgen
fabricator/ exhibit tech.
Which BT stack are you using? Only the microsoft BT stack is supported, third party stacks are often buggy and unstable.
It is when I try to connect to the board with the ARC software that it tells me I need to update the firmware. This is where I have the problem as it seems to not want to do that. I have tried 4 times with the same results.
Dan Stuettgen
Dan S.
If you did then that could be the problem. Uninstall it and let windows choose drivers etc. for it.
If not then, as frustrating as it is to hear, check your supply and check the com port.
Personally when I update firmware I use an old router's PSU that fits the socket. If it's between 5v and 18v it should be OK. That would eliminate power as the issue.
Keep it as close to the dongle as possible too, although I updated mine from some 4 or 5 meters away.
I had to guess which one by going to the control panel and looking in the bluetooth listing and checked the profile manager and it showed it on com8. Thats the port I tried to connect with when I started the ARC.
Dan S.
Is yours more like this?
Dan S.
I will uninstall the bluetooth a try what you said and see what happens.
Dan S.
Dan S.
Right click on "My Computer" and choose manage to get to device manager
Action in the menu and you should see the option.
It should find it. If not, reboot and try again.
It should at least be listed as something in the device manager - probably "USB Device" with a yellow exclamation mark.
Dan S.