Upgrading firmware

From Gluonpilot

The Gluonpilot modules comes shipped with the excellent bootloader "ds30 Loader".

The GUI for the bootloader can be found:

• In the gluonpilot SVN under "\Firmware\bootloader\bin". Or
• On the ds30bootloader website.

The latest firmware for your gluonpilot module can be found:

• On the gluonpilot SVN.
• In the download section (see .hex files).

This video show how I typically burn new firmware to the module:

Important remark:

• Firmware upgrades might include new configuration parameters. The new configuration structure might render your current saved configuration useless (scrambled). Always save your configuration to disk before doing a firmware upgrade. After the upgrade, reload the "Default" configuration, load your saved one from disk and Burn & Write it.

General remarks:

• Start with the gluonpilot module disconnected (unpowered)
• Device: dsPID33FJ256MC710
• Baudrate: 115200
• Com port: See your device manager (the FTDI-cable driver generates a virtual com port).
• After clicking "download" you've got 10 seconds to connect the module to the FTDI cable.