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Normally, when connected to the base station, the FC goes in Normal mode
there is a red blinking LEDStatus colour Green title check unplug from base station
To flash the firmware, we would like the FC to be in Bootloader mode instead
For the ACRO version, hold the “BOOT” button while connecting the FC to base stationStatus colour Purple title 1
Once connected, one could release the boot buttonStatus colour Purple title 1 Status colour Purple title 1
there is no red blinking LED. On the ACRO version, there is a solid blue LEDStatus colour Green title check
For the OSD version, use some conductive metal tool to short the “Boot pins” (as highlighted in the previous section)Status colour Yellow title 2
Once connected, once could take the pin-shorting material/tool awayStatus colour Yellow title 2 Status colour Yellow title 2
there is no red blinking LED. On the OSD version, there is no LED on now.Status colour Green title check
In the CFC Firmware Flasher tab, click the Load Firmware [Local] button (bottom right), and select the
.hex
file downloaded at the beginning of this section.
The progress bar should look like “Loaded Local Firmware: (… bytes)”Status colour Green title check
Click the Flash Firmware button (bottom right) and check the progress bar.
The progress bar shows: “Flashing…” => “Verifying…” => “Programming SUCCESSFUL”Status colour Green title check In case the progress bar turns red, see the Troubleshooting section below
If successful, without needing to reconnect the cable, the FC should go back to the Normal mode.
Verify the red blinking LED is back onStatus colour Green title Check
Click “Connect” and verify the firmware version is correctStatus colour Green title Check
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Troubleshooting
The OSD version of FC does not enter Bootloader mode
It is tricky to jump the exposed Boot pins. Try applying a bit of force when pressing on the pins. If possible, also try verifying they have actually been jumped with a multi-meter.
On the Firmware Flasher tab, when clicking Flash Firmware button, the progress bar turns red and shows “No response from the bootloader, programming: FAILED”
This is likely due to the FC not being in Bootloader mode. Please double check the indicators of that mode in the section above.
On the Firmware Flasher tab, when the flashing started and user verified “Flashing…” on the progress bar, eventually the flashing/verification failed with a “Timeout” error.
Click the Flash Firmware button and try again
If the user experiences other issues or the steps above do not resolve the problem, please contact our hardware team via email.
This page can be used to do a quick test of the onboard IMU: move the drone and verify that the rendering of the drone moves. Don’t expect it to be perfect as we still need to calibrate everything.
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