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diff --git a/doc/telegps-updating-firmware.inc b/doc/telegps-updating-firmware.inc new file mode 100644 index 00000000..568c4343 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/telegps-updating-firmware.inc @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +[appendix] +== Updating Device Firmware + + TeleGPS is programmed directly over its USB connectors. + + You may wish to begin by ensuring you have current firmware images. + These are distributed as part of the TeleGPS software bundle that + also includes the TeleGPS ground station program. Newer ground + station versions typically work fine with older firmware versions, + so you don't need to update your devices just to try out new + software features. You can always download the most recent + version from http://www.altusmetrum.org/AltOS/ + + === Updating TeleGPS Firmware + + . Attach a battery and power switch to the target + device. Power up the device. + + . Using a Micro USB cable, connect the target device to + your computer's USB socket. + + . Run TeleGPS, and select 'Flash Device' from the + Device menu. + + . Select the target device in the Device Selection + dialog. + + . Select the image you want to flash to the device, + which should have a name in the form + <product>-v<product-version>-<software-version>.ihx, + such as TeleGPS-v1.0-1.4.0.ihx. + + . Make sure the configuration parameters are reasonable + looking. If the serial number and/or RF configuration + values aren't right, you'll need to change them. + + . Hit the 'OK' button and the software should proceed + to flash the device with new firmware, showing a + progress bar. + + . Verify that the device is working by using the + 'Configure Device item to check over the + configuration. |