DiyLightAnimation
Hardware => Lynx Wireless DMX => Topic started by: Blackbeard on January 03, 2010,
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I've finally broken out my transmitter and receiver stuff from the last coop. I understand that the transmitter PIC with the white toenail polish on it needs to be reflashed with V7 of the firmware (I received one of the first mailings of the coop).
What version of firmware was actually on the PICs included in these first mailings on the TX and EX/RX and do I need to reflash the EX/RX PIC also?
One other thing I found that might be of help to others (and this is not to be taken too critically, please). I have found tons (maybe just a few pounds) of posts that mentioned the problems with these PICs, and they all mostly point to a specific post as to where the solution is found. Trouble is, the solution wasn't found there. I only knew of the problem and solution because I was involved with that particular coop as the problem arose shortly after shipment. I think the solution of reflashing should perhaps be put into the post under Troubleshooting (the IMPORTANT first one). As it stands, the problem is described, discussed, but the solution isn't mentioned, only that it was solved a few weeks ago.
I'm sure most don't delay building things as long as I do, and probably kept up with their projects a lot better than I. I was trying to review the problem now that I'm finally getting around to it, and found it difficult to research. I'm also aware that recent PIC don't have this problem, and won't concern most, so it's sort of a selfish request to update the solution post.
Thanks for listening.
steve
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Greetings,,,
This may help.
http://diylightanimation.com/index.php?topic=1350.195
Keith
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Thanks Keith,
I thought that question sounded familiar :-[. I even reread that post just before I sent the latest.
So, I'm going to reflash both of my PICs, although I'm not sure it says to do the EX/RX ones.
steve
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To be sure and safe all wireless should be on the same version of the firmware
Rick R.
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I doubt if there is ever a penalty to keep all your pics at the latest firmware level. Since it is pretty quick and simple to do it, why not?
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I discovered one reason - my programmer doesn't appear to handle the PIC24 family. Looks like I'm going to need some help again......
steve
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How many Pic's do you need of each?
I have some spares I can flash and swap with you. Or you can send yours back to me.
Bill
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Bill,
Thanks for the offer. I've got 8 boards (2 TX and 6 EX/RX) but only ordered parts for one of each. I'd like to order the other 6 PICs and then send them to you, if that'd be OK. I'm not sure when I'll get around to ordering them, but it'll be soon.
Does that sound OK with you?
Thanks,
steve
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Sounds good, when I get the 6 I'll add two of my spares to it, flash them and send to you.
If you like you could order 8 instead of 6 this way you would not have to worry about sending me back any, and it would also give you some spares.
Bill