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Benzol
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Posted: 07:00am 09 Aug 2018

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Hi all.
I am trying to upload the newest version of the Micromite firmware to an old Micromite via the Backpack V2.
I keep getting the following message;

Can anyone offer a suggestion as to what has gone wrong?

TIA

Grogster

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Posted: 07:40am 09 Aug 2018

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Have you pressed the MODE button before trying to upgrade the firmware?

In normal mode, the 1455 on the backpack will operate as a serial connection.
You have to put it into programming mode, by pressing the MODE button once - the LED just above the USB socket will light and stay on to indicate it is ready to accept a new program.

If you DON'T put the 1455 into programming mode, you will most definitely get that error.

Edited by Grogster 2018-08-10

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Benzol
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Posted: 08:35am 09 Aug 2018

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AWESOME Grogs
Thank you.
That's mentioned in the SC article on the Microbridge but the specifics are not in the Backpack article.
Something new I've learnt today.
Cheers

Grogster

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Posted: 08:38am 09 Aug 2018

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You are welcome.

I kinda thought that MIGHT be the case......

If you never really do firmware updates, you could be forgiven for totally forgetting about that MODE button.

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