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	1	+== Firmware Update ==
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	3	+It is good to periodically check for firmware updates for the servos. A firmware update requires that the computer running the software be connected to the Internet.
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	5	+Firmware updates can resolve bugs or add improvements. The information in this Wiki (for example the PRO Communication Protocol Page) will always refer to the latest version of firmware (though in certain instances will detail which firmware version of the firmware the feature or function started with).
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	7	+[[image:LSS-P-Config-Firmware-Available.png]]
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	9	+When a firmware update is available, the __logo will turn green__, as shown in the image above..
	10	+
	11	+Note: Only a servo connected via USB can be updated and all the other servos on the bus will not be displayed with a green logo unless connected directly via USB.
	12	+
	13	+=== Online Update ===
	14	+
	15	+1. Select the servo ID to see if a firmware update is available for that servo
	16	+1. If the logo is green, click on the "Firmware Update" button
	17	+1. A message will ask you if you want do download the latest firmware, click Yes.
	18	+[[image:LSS-P-Config-Firmware-Download-Yes.png||alt="LSS-P-Config-Firmware-Download.png"]]
	19	+1. The time to download the update should be fast, and once downloaded another message will ask you if you want to proceed; click Yes.
	20	+[[image:LSS-P-Config-Firmware-Write-Acknowledge.png]]
	21	+1. The servo will be put in "Firmware Update" mode and the LED on the servo will start flashing. A progress bar will show the progress. DO NOT UNPLUG or REMOVE POWER from the servo while updating.
	22	+[[image:LSS-P-Config-Firmware-Uploading.png]]
	23	+1. Once the procedure is done you will have a confirmation pop-up.
	24	+[[image:LSS-P-Config-Firmware-Success.png]]
	25	+
	26	+=== Offline Update ===
	27	+
	28	+In rare occasions, our staff could ask you to upload a firmware which they provided. A link to this procedure will also be provided.
	29	+
	30	+1. Select the servo ID that requires a firmware update
	31	+1. Click on the "Firmware Update" button and depending on the pop-up select as shown.
	32	+[[image:LSS-P-Config-Firmware-Download-No.png||alt="LSS-P-Config-Firmware-Download.png"]] [[image:LSS-P-Config-Firmware-Write-Yes.png||alt="LSS-P-Config-Firmware-Local.png"]]
	33	+1. Browse to and select & open the firmware file provided by our staff (saved locally on your computer).
	34	+[[image:LSS-P-Config-Firmware-Local-Browse.png]]
	35	+1. Another message will ask you if you want to proceed; click Yes.
	36	+[[image:LSS-P-Config-Firmware-Write-Acknowledge.png]]
	37	+1. The servo will be put in "Firmware Update" mode and the LED on the servo will start flashing. A progress bar will show the progress. DO NOT UNPLUG or REMOVE POWER from the servo while updating.
	38	+[[image:LSS-P-Config-Firmware-Uploading.png]]
	39	+1. Once the procedure is done you will have a confirmation pop-up.
	40	+[[image:LSS-P-Config-Firmware-Success.png]]