From 1164c0472d3fac8f0495bf58437de33d8dd67e45 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Jacob=20Hyl=C3=A9n?= Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2023 12:07:12 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Add notes linking to Help Center article --- .../boards/uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md b/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md index 6277dbd3d6..ce4b1d4bd1 100644 --- a/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md +++ b/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md @@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ This document serves as a technical overview for the UNO R4 WiFi, where you will The ESP32 module and the Renesas RA4M1-chip are part of a sophisticated USB-Serial system that is highly flexible and adaptive to allow for HID features while still keeping the ability to program both the main MCU, and the ESP32, if you so wish (although this is an advanced option and requires some hacking). +***The on board ESP32 module is by default running firmware that handles connectivity for the UNO R4 WiFi. You may need to update this firmware to enable new features, or resolve bugs and other issues. There are a few methods of updating this firmware, and you can find them all detailed in our [Help Center article](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/9670986058780-Update-the-connectivity-module-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi).*** + You can also visit the documentation platform for the [Arduino UNO R4 WiFi](/hardware/uno-r4-wifi). ## Datasheet @@ -624,7 +626,7 @@ Thanks to the ESP32 module, the UNO R4 WiFi has Bluetooth® LE and Bluetooth® 5 The ESP32 module and the Renesas RA4M1-chip are part of a sophisticated USB-Serial system that is highly flexible and adaptive to allow for HID features while still keeping the ability to program both the main MCU, and the ESP32, if you so wish. By default, the ESP32's is used mainly as a radio module using Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®. -Overwriting the ESP32's firmware disrupts the communication between the two MCUs, but enables them to act independently. +Overwriting the ESP32's firmware disrupts the communication between the two MCUs, but enables them to act independently. If you wish to restore the board to its initial state, you can follow follow the steps for espflash in our [Help Center article](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/9670986058780-Update-the-connectivity-module-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi#espflash). ***Note: To reprogram the ESP32 module, you need to short the ESP_Download pin to GND while resetting the board. This will put the ESP32 module in a bootloader state where you can establish a connection to it and reprogram the module.*** From 6d36d1e680e5563515bc0183d3c17503a20659fd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Jacob=20Hyl=C3=A9n?= Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2023 13:23:33 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update cheat-sheet.md --- .../boards/uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md b/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md index ce4b1d4bd1..536370cc07 100644 --- a/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md +++ b/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md @@ -626,7 +626,7 @@ Thanks to the ESP32 module, the UNO R4 WiFi has Bluetooth® LE and Bluetooth® 5 The ESP32 module and the Renesas RA4M1-chip are part of a sophisticated USB-Serial system that is highly flexible and adaptive to allow for HID features while still keeping the ability to program both the main MCU, and the ESP32, if you so wish. By default, the ESP32's is used mainly as a radio module using Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®. -Overwriting the ESP32's firmware disrupts the communication between the two MCUs, but enables them to act independently. If you wish to restore the board to its initial state, you can follow follow the steps for espflash in our [Help Center article](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/9670986058780-Update-the-connectivity-module-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi#espflash). +Overwriting the ESP32's firmware disrupts the communication between the two MCUs, but enables them to act independently. If you wish to restore the board to its initial state, you can follow the steps for espflash in our [Help Center article](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/9670986058780-Update-the-connectivity-module-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi#espflash). ***Note: To reprogram the ESP32 module, you need to short the ESP_Download pin to GND while resetting the board. This will put the ESP32 module in a bootloader state where you can establish a connection to it and reprogram the module.***