Unable to flash Cf Firmware 2019.02 with Client 2018.10

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aybarskizilay
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Unable to flash Cf Firmware 2019.02 with Client 2018.10

Post by aybarskizilay »

Hello everyone,

I am using CF Client 2018.10. I wanted to flash latest CF firmware 2019.02 via Client Bootloader option.

However, I wasn't able to do it.

CF is connected successfully; however when I click to "Program" progress bar doesn't show any progress and I immediately see "Program Completed".

According to the website, progress bar suppose go through 2 times.

When I flashed the CF 2018.10 firmware, it works properly.

Is it related to CF Client version or it is general issue?

Thanks
arnaud
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Re: Unable to flash Cf Firmware 2019.02 with Client 2018.10

Post by arnaud »

Are you setting your Crazyflie in bootloader mode (both blue LED blinking?
What file are you opening in the bootloader dialog, you should open the file "firmware-cf2-2019.02.zip".

The update process is not supposed to be affected by the version of the firmware: the bootloader in the Crazyflie is an independent software that cannot be erased/updated by itself. This makes it safe so that you cannot brick a Crazyflie using only the bootloader.
aybarskizilay
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Re: Unable to flash Cf Firmware 2019.02 with Client 2018.10

Post by aybarskizilay »

Hi Arnaud,

Yes, I press Power button on CF for 3-4 seconds, then both M2-M3 blinking blue.
When I clicked to "Initiate bootloader cold boot", Status becomes "Connected" as it expected.

I browse and open "firmware-cf2-2019.02.zip". When I clicked to "Program", there is nothing happening on progress bar and program directly says "Program Completed".

That's why I flashed the firmware 2018.10, which works properly. I am also happy with that :)

I just wanted to try latest firmware and encountered with that issue. I will try with new CF Client and let you know then...

Thanks

Aybars
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Re: Unable to flash Cf Firmware 2019.02 with Client 2018.10

Post by arnaud »

this is very odd, I do not see the same behavior in my machine.

I can try to reproduce your environment. What OS are you running and how did you install the client (ie. from python or with the windows installer)?
aybarskizilay
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Re: Unable to flash Cf Firmware 2019.02 with Client 2018.10

Post by aybarskizilay »

Hello Arnaud,

I using Windows 10 64-bit operation system. I have used windows installer for installing CF Client.

Thanks

Aybars
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