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===Recovery Firmware Update (using boot pins)===
 
===Recovery Firmware Update (using boot pins)===
 
'''Note:''' Before trying recovery, close all apps and '''restart your PC''' and try the normal procedure on the [[Cypher/FirmWareUpdate|'''Firmware Update Page''']] again.
 
'''Note:''' Before trying recovery, close all apps and '''restart your PC''' and try the normal procedure on the [[Cypher/FirmWareUpdate|'''Firmware Update Page''']] again.
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'''Note:''' We do not use, and do not recommend the use of the '''Zadig''' driver program mentioned by BetaFlight. We have seen poor results when used.
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'''Note:''' As usual, you will need the CP210x Drivers installed as found on the BF Welcome Screen.
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'''Note:''' You can use the Windows ''Device Manager'' to see if the driver is connected and what Com port is in use by the CP210x (FlexF3).
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'''Note:''' if you are not successful, REBOOT the PC and/or try a DIFFERENT PC. These two points have solved most failed update cases.
  
 
If you have lost communication with your board follow these steps to restore communication using the Windows Betaflight Configurator:
 
If you have lost communication with your board follow these steps to restore communication using the Windows Betaflight Configurator:

Revision as of 17:13, 6 May 2020

Recovery Firmware Update (using boot pins)

Note: Before trying recovery, close all apps and restart your PC and try the normal procedure on the Firmware Update Page again. Note: We do not use, and do not recommend the use of the Zadig driver program mentioned by BetaFlight. We have seen poor results when used. Note: As usual, you will need the CP210x Drivers installed as found on the BF Welcome Screen. Note: You can use the Windows Device Manager to see if the driver is connected and what Com port is in use by the CP210x (FlexF3). Note: if you are not successful, REBOOT the PC and/or try a DIFFERENT PC. These two points have solved most failed update cases.

If you have lost communication with your board follow these steps to restore communication using the Windows Betaflight Configurator:

  • Power off, Disconnect FLEXF3 from USB Cable
  • Enable No reboot sequence.
  • Enable Full chip erase.
  • Enable Flash on Connect.
    Boot Pins
  • Jumper (short) the BOOT pins.
  • Press the Load Firmware [Local] (3) button at the bottom right.
  • Select the *.hex file from the location you stored it in prep.
  • Connect USB Cable to FLEXF3 (activity LED will NOT flash if done correctly). The Flash update should start automatically. Wait for it to complete.
  • Remove BOOT jumper. Remove USB cable.
  • Power on by USB cable (activity LED should flash).
  • Connect normally and Update Settings.


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