Last modified by Eric Nantel on 2023/06/21 10:47

From version < 181.1 >
edited by RB1
on 2020/07/16 11:21
To version < 182.1 >
edited by RB1
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82 82  The firmware update option is a popup which includes:
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84 -* Firmware version in dropdown format, including the current recommended version
85 -* Experimental firmware (if available)
84 +* Firmware version selection in a dropdown list, including the current recommended version
85 +* Experimental firmware (optional)
86 86  * Cancel firmware update
87 87  * OK to continue firmware update
88 -* Notes regarding the firmware
88 +* Checkbox to try to save & restore the settings (config)
89 +* Notes regarding the selected firmware
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90 -The LSS Config software serves as the main software used to update the servo's onboard firmware / programming. An internet connection is needed in order for the software to check if an online update is available. The servo's current firmware version is displayed to the left of the FIRMWARE button. Pressing the button will open a popup window which allows you to select the firmware version to upload to the servo. When checked, the Exp. button will allow experimental versions of the firmware to be displayed in the list. It also allows to load directly from a local file.
91 +The LSS Config serves as the main software used to update the servo's onboard firmware. An internet connection is needed in order for the software to check if an online update is available and obtain a copy. When checked, the Exp. button will allow experimental versions of the firmware to be displayed in the list. It also allows to load a firmware directly from a local file.
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92 -Following this pop-up your servo will be restarted and a progress bar will be displayed in the command line. Do not disconnect the servo during a firmware update. If the process does get interrupted, you can still upload firmware to the LSS by going into bootloader mode by holding the button at power up.
93 +Following this pop-up your servo will be restarted (unless already in bootloader mode, see LSS-None above) and a progress bar will be displayed in the command line. Do not disconnect the servo during a firmware update. If the process does get interrupted, you can still upload firmware to the LSS by going into bootloader mode by holding the button at power up.
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94 94  __**NOTE: Before assembling the servos as part of a robot, check to see if there is a firmware update available.**__
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