From d8e8c423df31533f7399a858bae5b840c7b28202 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: seaxwi <71350948+seaxwi@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:21:35 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Create Update-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md --- ...ss-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md | 198 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 198 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/Hardware Support/UNO/Update-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md diff --git a/content/Hardware Support/UNO/Update-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md b/content/Hardware Support/UNO/Update-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..58e5a17a --- /dev/null +++ b/content/Hardware Support/UNO/Update-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md @@ -0,0 +1,198 @@ +--- +title: Update the wireless connectivity firmware on UNO R4 WiFi +--- + +Learn how to update the wireless connectivity firmware on the ESP32-S3 module on the UNO R4 WiFi. + +In this article: + +* [Windows](#windows) +* [macOS](#macos) +* [Linux](#linux) + +--- + + + +## Windows + +1. Unplug any non-essential USB devices from your computer. +1. Connect the UNO R4 WiFi board to your computer with the USB cable. +1. Download unor4wifi-update-windows.zip +1. [Unzip](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/f6dde0a7-0fec-8294-e1d3-703ed85e7ebc) the downloaded file. +1. Double click on the `update.bat` file that is in the unzipped folder. +1. Depending on your Windows security settings, a "**Windows protected your PC**" dialog might now open: + > **Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.** + + If so, click the "**More info**" link in the dialog and then click the "**Run anyway**" button. +1. A terminal window will open. The terminal window might now show a list of the serial ports present on your computer. + + For example: + + ```text + Start flashing firmware + [2023-07-11T06:39:09Z INFO ] Detected 2 serial ports + [2023-07-11T06:39:09Z INFO ] Ports which match a known common dev board are highlighted + [2023-07-11T06:39:09Z INFO ] Please select a port + ❯ COM1 + COM43 - USB Serial Device (COM43) + ``` + + If so, use the **↓** key on your keyboard to select the port of the **UNO R4 WiFi** board from the list, and then press the **Enter** key. +1. The terminal window will now show the following prompt: + + ```text + ? Remember this serial port for future use? (y/n) › + ``` + + Press the **N** key on your keyboard. +1. The flashing process should now start. Wait for it to finish, as indicated by output that looks something like this: + + ```text + Chip type: esp32s3 (revision v0.1) + Crystal frequency: 40MHz + Flash size: 8MB + Features: WiFi, BLE + MAC address: dc:54:75:c4:c6:54 + [00:00:15] [========================================] 689/689 0x0 + Press any key to continue . . . + ``` + +1. Press any key on your keyboard to close the terminal window. +1. Disconnect the USB cable of the **UNO R4 WiFi** board from your computer. +1. Connect the **UNO R4 WiFi** board to your computer with the USB cable again. + +--- + + + +## macOS + +1. Unplug any non-essential USB devices from your computer. +1. Connect the UNO R4 WiFi board to your computer with the USB cable. +1. Download unor4wifi-update-macos.zip +1. [Unzip](https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mchlp2528/mac) the downloaded file. +1. Control-click on the unzipped `unor4wifi-update-macos` folder and select "**New Terminal at Folder**" from the context menu. A terminal window will open. +1. Type the following command in the **Terminal** window: + + ```text + chmod a+x update.command && sudo xattr -d com.apple.quarantine bin/espflash && sudo xattr -d com.apple.quarantine bin/unor4wifi-reboot-macos + ``` + +1. Press the **Enter** key. +1. Type the following command in the **Terminal** window: + + ```text + ./update.command + ``` + +1. Press the **Enter** key. +1. Type your macOS user password in the "Password" prompt and press the **Enter** key again. +1. The terminal window might now show a list of the serial ports present on your computer. + + For example: + + ```text + Start flashing firmware + [2023-07-11T08:55:51Z INFO ] Detected 6 serial ports + [2023-07-11T08:55:51Z INFO ] Ports which match a known common dev board are highlighted + [2023-07-11T08:55:51Z INFO ] Please select a port + ❯ /dev/cu.wlan-debug + /dev/tty.wlan-debug + /dev/cu.Bluetooth-Incoming-Port + /dev/tty.Bluetooth-Incoming-Port + /dev/cu.usbmodem2214101 - USB JTAG_serial debug unit + /dev/tty.usbmodem2214101 - USB JTAG_serial debug unit + ``` + + If so, use the **↓** key on your keyboard to select the `dev/cu.usbmodem*` port for **USB JTAG_serial debug unit** and then press the **Enter** key. + +1. The terminal window will now show the following prompt: + + ```text + ? Remember this serial port for future use? (y/n) › + ``` + + Press the **N** key on your keyboard. +1. The flashing process should now start. Wait for it to finish, as indicated by output that looks something like this: + + ```text + [2023-07-11T08:59:44Z INFO ] Serial port: '/dev/cu.usbmodem2214101' + [2023-07-11T08:59:44Z INFO ] Connecting... + [2023-07-11T08:59:45Z INFO ] Using flash stub + Chip type: esp32s3 (revision v0.1) + Crystal frequency: 40MHz + Flash size: 8MB + Features: WiFi, BLE + MAC address: dc:54:75:c4:c6:54 + [00:00:14] [========================================] 689/689 0x0 + ``` + +1. Close the **Terminal** window. +1. Disconnect the USB cable of the **UNO R4 WiFi** board from your computer. +1. Connect the **UNO R4 WiFi** board to your computer with the USB cable again. + +### Troubleshooting for macOS + +* If you get a `Cannot put the board in ESP mode. (via 'unor4wifi-reboot')` error: disconnect and reconnect the board, then run the command again. +* If you get an `xattr: bin/espflash: No such xattr: com.apple.quarantine` or `xattr: bin/espflash: No such xattr: com.apple.quarantine` error, it means that the command has already been run, or is otherwise not needed. Proceed with the next step. + +--- + + + +## Linux + +1. Unplug any non-essential USB devices from your computer. +1. Connect the UNO R4 WiFi board to your computer with the USB cable. +1. Download unor4wifi-update-linux.zip +1. Open the release page for the latest version of the firmware in your web browser: + +1. Extract the downloaded ZIP file. +1. Open [a command line terminal](https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/command-line-for-beginners) in the extracted folder. +1. Type the following command: + + ```text + ./update.sh + ``` + +1. Press the **Enter** key. +1. The terminal window might now show a list of the serial ports present on your computer. + + For example: + + ```text + Start flashing firmware + [2023-07-12T15:02:36Z INFO ] Detected 3 serial ports + [2023-07-12T15:02:36Z INFO ] Ports which match a known common dev board are highlighted + [2023-07-12T15:02:36Z INFO ] Please select a port + ❯ /dev/ttyACM0 - 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family USB xHCI Host Controller + /dev/ttyS4 + /dev/ttyS0 + ``` + + If so, use the **↓** key on your keyboard to select the port of the **UNO R4 WiFi** board from the list, and then press the **Enter** key. +1. The terminal window will now show the following prompt: + + ```text + ? Remember this serial port for future use? (y/n) › + ``` + + Press the **N** key on your keyboard. +1. The flashing process should now start. Wait for it to finish, as indicated by output that looks something like this: + + ```text + [2023-07-12T15:04:46Z INFO ] Serial port: '/dev/ttyACM0' + [2023-07-12T15:04:46Z INFO ] Connecting... + [2023-07-12T15:04:46Z INFO ] Using flash stub + Chip type: esp32s3 (revision v0.1) + Crystal frequency: 40MHz + Flash size: 8MB + Features: WiFi, BLE + MAC address: dc:54:75:c4:c6:54 + [00:00:14] [========================================] 689/689 0x0 + ``` + +1. Close the terminal window. +1. Disconnect the USB cable of the **UNO R4 WiFi** board from your computer. +1. Connect the **UNO R4 WiFi** board to your computer with the USB cable again. From 3170baaa5ab74391e0c0f2ea133e8f0461d042cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: seaxwi <71350948+seaxwi@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:26:15 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] fix typo --- .../Update-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/Hardware Support/UNO/Update-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md b/content/Hardware Support/UNO/Update-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md index 58e5a17a..1b6fe98b 100644 --- a/content/Hardware Support/UNO/Update-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md +++ b/content/Hardware Support/UNO/Update-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ In this article: 1. Connect the UNO R4 WiFi board to your computer with the USB cable. 1. Download unor4wifi-update-windows.zip 1. [Unzip](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/f6dde0a7-0fec-8294-e1d3-703ed85e7ebc) the downloaded file. -1. Double click on the `update.bat` file that is in the unzipped folder. +1. Double-click on the `update.bat` file that is in the unzipped folder. 1. Depending on your Windows security settings, a "**Windows protected your PC**" dialog might now open: > **Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.** From 85cf5f6e1efba55fc28140ed38e3bc0ba159a6c8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: seaxwi <71350948+seaxwi@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:05:26 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Mention Cloud support and 'VCRUNTIME140.dII was not found' issue --- ...ate-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/Hardware Support/UNO/Update-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md b/content/Hardware Support/UNO/Update-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md index 1b6fe98b..ad8f4775 100644 --- a/content/Hardware Support/UNO/Update-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md +++ b/content/Hardware Support/UNO/Update-the-wireless-connectivity-firmware-on-UNO-R4-WiFi.md @@ -4,6 +4,8 @@ title: Update the wireless connectivity firmware on UNO R4 WiFi Learn how to update the wireless connectivity firmware on the ESP32-S3 module on the UNO R4 WiFi. +Updating the firmware is required to use UNO R4 WiFi with Arduino Cloud. + In this article: * [Windows](#windows) @@ -62,6 +64,10 @@ In this article: 1. Disconnect the USB cable of the **UNO R4 WiFi** board from your computer. 1. Connect the **UNO R4 WiFi** board to your computer with the USB cable again. +### Troubleshooting for Windows + +If you get a `VCRUNTIME140.dII was not found` error, download and install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package from Microsoft. + ---