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+ | :!: This firmware does not appear to work on CUL V3. There has been changes in the hardware which makes this firmware incompatible | ||
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====== Installing CUL Firmware ====== | ====== Installing CUL Firmware ====== | ||
- | The CUL-stick has a ATMega32U4 processor on board and it has to be loaded with firmware | + | Before you install the firmware, you should have installed the normal USB-drivers for CUL. See the // |
- | The firmware is in a file called NetHomeCUL.hex. In order to install this firmware on the CUL-stick you need the FLIP-tool from [[http:// | + | The CUL-stick has an ATMega32U4 processor on board and it has to be loaded with firmware in order to work. There is a special CUL-firmware developed for NetHomeServer, |
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+ | The firmware is in a file called NetHomeCUL.hex. In order to install this firmware on the CUL-stick you need the Flip-tool from [[http:// | ||
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===== 1. Install Flip ===== | ===== 1. Install Flip ===== | ||
- | Dowload Flip from the [[http:// | + | Dowload Flip from the [[http:// |
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+ | ===== 2. Plug in CUL-stick in programming mode ===== | ||
+ | This requires some dexterity... Unplug the CUL-Stick (if you have it plugged in). Locate the tiny button on the bottom just below the USB socket. | ||
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+ | Now you have to press this button and keep it pressed WHILE you plug in the CUL-Stick. This is easier if you have the CUL-stick connected to an USB extension cable. In that case you can press the button with one hand and then plug the other end of the cable into the USB socket on your computer with the other hand. If you succeed windows will discover new hardware - then you can move to the next step. The LED on the CUL-stick should not be on. | ||
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+ | ===== 3. Install USB-drivers ===== | ||
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+ | When windows asks for the new drivers, select to install from a specific location and browse to the location where you installed Flip, there you will find a folder called usb (for example: C:\Program Files\Atmel\Flip 3.3.4\usb). Select this folder and let Windows install the drivers. | ||
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+ | ===== 4. Start Flip and connect ===== | ||
+ | Start the Flip program. | ||
+ | * Press the "// | ||
+ | * Press the USB-cable symbol and select " | ||
+ | * Then select " | ||
+ | Now all buttons in the interface should become active: | ||
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+ | ===== 5. Backup current firmware ===== | ||
+ | It might be a good idea to start by backing up the current firmware. | ||
+ | * Press the "// | ||
+ | * Select the menu // | ||
+ | * Select the menu // | ||
+ | * Select the menu // | ||
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+ | ===== 6. Write new firmware ===== | ||
+ | Now its finally time to write the new firmware | ||
+ | * Select the menu // | ||
+ | * Browse to the NetHomeCUL.hex file and load it | ||
+ | * Press the "// | ||
+ | * Press the "// | ||
+ | * Press the "// | ||
+ | The new firmware is now installed! | ||
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+ | ===== 7. Run new firmware ===== | ||
+ | To run the new firmware, unplug the CUL-Stick and then plug it in again (without pressing the little button). The Led should now start blinking! | ||
- | ===== 2. Install USB-Drivers ===== | ||
- | This requires some dexterity... Unplug the CUL-Stick (if you have it plugged in). Locate the tiny button on the bottom just below the USB socket. Now you have to press this button while you plug in the CUL-Stick. |
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