LoPy Firmware updates fail on Win10
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Hi,
Last year I bought a LoPy just as it was released. Since firmware updates were rolling in regularly, I put it aside, and just this week picked it up again. I have since been trying to update the firmware in multiple ways, all failing miserably. I have succesfully updated the firmware earlier to release 0.9.2.b2, but now I am trying to go to 1.1.1.b1.
I have tried to run the Pycom firmware updater (with the jumper connected between G23 and GND), but it gives me the following message:
I searched around, and found this message of The Things Network on updating: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/lopy-the-real-upgrade-guide/3923.
When trying the steps in there, I get the following message:
.Some more info:
- I am able to connect to the LoPy via WiFi using PyMakr 1.0.0.b8 and everything seems to work fine.
- When I connect the LoPy expansion board to my computer with a USB cable, no extra device pops up in device manager. I installed FTDI drivers, this did not solve anything.
- My OS: Windows 10 Enterprise
If anyone could point me in the right direction, I would be much obliged.
Kind regards,
Jakko
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@dClaus said in LoPy Firmware updates fail on Win10:
"use the RESET buttom" is not necessary for the WiPy2
Thanx! Good to know. Topic updated!
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@dClaus said in LoPy Firmware updates fail on Win10:
I have also the "Connecting ......... Failure !" problem with windows10 for the update of Lopy 1.4 to 1.6 !
The solution is :
- set the connection between G23 and GND,
- connect the LoPy expansion board to the computer with a USB cable
- !!! use the RESET buttom on the Lopy !!!
- use the firmware updater (1.1.1.b1)
It works for me on my 2 Lopy !
Damien
"use the RESET buttom" is not necessary for the WiPy2
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@dClaus said in LoPy Firmware updates fail on Win10:
!!! use the RESET buttom on the Lopy !!!
Thanx! I've added this to my topic.
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I have also the "Connecting ......... Failure !" problem with windows10 for the update of Lopy 1.4 to 1.6 !
The solution is :
- set the connection between G23 and GND,
- connect the LoPy expansion board to the computer with a USB cable
- !!! use the RESET buttom on the Lopy !!!
- use the firmware updater (1.1.1.b1)
It works for me on my 2 Lopy !
Damien
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I've created a new topic https://forum.pycom.io/topic/763/firmware-upgrade-troubleshooting-checklist
I think it will be helpful for the others having similar issues.
I don't know if place in forum hierarchy is right - if not I hope Forum Admins will do the job. ;o)
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@Jakko We're happy for your success. It's pretty regular that small mistakes sometimes make huge problems. ;o)
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@rskoniec and @jmarcelino,
Just now I tried updating with a different USB cable (of my phone, of which I was sure the data channels were connected), and a couple of things happened:
- A new device popped up in device manager
- The firmware update worked perfectly fine
- I thanked you guys silently for preventing me from wasting any more time.
So, solved! It amazes me how such a tiny mistake can cost so much time (in total, I spend a whole day on this).
Thanks!
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@Jakko said in LoPy Firmware updates fail on Win10:
For comparison, I checked what happens when I plug and unplug an arduino. Then, "Arduino Uno (COM6)" pops up in device manager when I plug it in, and it immediately disappears when I unplug it.
I assume that for Arduino test you've used different USB cable as UNO have USB B type connector.
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@jmarcelino said in LoPy Firmware updates fail on Win10:
I dont think Pycom actually send USB cables, at least I never got one.
Neither do I.
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Oh OK sorry, I was going by the second screen where he tried it..
Can you try another microUSB cable? I know you said it worked before but maybe it was another one. There are many "power only" cables out there which could explain these symptoms.
I dont think Pycom actually send USB cables, at least I never got one.
Also try connecting to a different port on your computer. Until it's detected as a device it won't really work.
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Yes, COM3 shows up as 'USB Serial Device'. However, this does not disappear when I unplug the LoPy from USB
@jmarcelino What I understand is that @Jakko is fully aware that COM3 is not a LoPy. ;)
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@Jakko said in LoPy Firmware updates fail on Win10:
Yes, COM3 shows up as 'USB Serial Device'. However, this does not disappear when I unplug the LoPy from USB.
Are you sure this COM3 is really the LoPy board? Can it be something else?
The USB device should really disappear once unplugged.
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- Is there any chance that LoPy board is fitting Expansion Board in wrong position? LoPy RGB LED should be above Expansion Board microUSB port.
- What kind of G23-GND connection is used? Male-male breadboard connector or just ordinary wire? I've experienced problems with UTP wire connection (was unstable causing connection errors).
- Could you provide a photo of your setup?
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Yes, COM3 shows up as 'USB Serial Device'. However, this does not disappear when I unplug the LoPy from USB.
For comparison, I checked what happens when I plug and unplug an arduino. Then, "Arduino Uno (COM6)" pops up in device manager when I plug it in, and it immediately disappears when I unplug it. Does this mean my UART connection from the LoPy is corrupted?
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On the 2nd screenshot you're using COM3. Do you have such device in the system?
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Hey rskoniec,
Thanks for the quick reply. As for your points:
- I am using the USB cable provided by Pycom. I have been able to establish a UART connection with the LoPy before using this cable.
- I have tried updating both with and without 'fast connection'
- The jumpers are all there.
Greetings,
Jakko
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Few things should be checked:
- Make sure you are using full communication USB cable (4-wire) not just charging USB cable (2-wire).
- Try to uncheck "fast connection" option in f/w updater tool.
- Have a look at the jumpers on the expansion board (especially RX/TX). Generally they should be all in place (picture below - borrowed from @bucknall).
