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== Create the special USB-Serial cable ==
 
== Create the special USB-Serial cable ==
* You need an RS232 cable with 3,3V TTL level. For example: http://au.element14.com/ftdi/ttl-232r-3v3/connector-type-a/dp/1329311
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* You need an USB to RS232 cable with 3,3V TTL level. For example: http://au.element14.com/ftdi/ttl-232r-3v3/connector-type-a/dp/1329311
 
* You also need a ribbon cable. Suggested type: http://no.farnell.com/harwin/m50-9011042/receptacle-to-dip-150mm-20way/dp/2289813
 
* You also need a ribbon cable. Suggested type: http://no.farnell.com/harwin/m50-9011042/receptacle-to-dip-150mm-20way/dp/2289813
 
* Create an adapter cable to connect to the debug connector on Flowire:
 
* Create an adapter cable to connect to the debug connector on Flowire:

Revision as of 14:19, 17 April 2015

This is a step by step guide to upgrading the software in Flowire through the serial interface.

Requirements

Create the special USB-Serial cable

Flowire cable


  • On the Flowire, you must connect to these pins:
    • 7: GND
    • 8: UART1_TX – Connect this to Rx on the serial cable
    • 16: UART1_RX – Connect this to Tx on the serial cable
Flowire pinning


PC setup

  • Set static IP address 169.254.1.2 on your PC
Set static IP address 169.254.1.2 on your PC


  • Connect the USB-Serial cable
  • Check the "Windows Device Manager" to see which serial port it chooses. It will be listed under “Ports (COM % LPT)” as USB Serial COM port #x, where x represents the COM port number. Double click it and change the port settings from 9600 baud to 115200 baud.

TFTP server setup

  • Start the Tftpd
  • From the main window browse to the folder where the software files are kept. Choose the PC LAN port as the server interface:
TFTP server setup