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If you are planning to flash new firmware, you obviously need some firmware files. The primary source is http:// | If you are planning to flash new firmware, you obviously need some firmware files. The primary source is http:// | ||
- | **NOTE for Spark RC**: Firmware for Spark RC have the ending " | + | **NOTE for Spark RC**: Firmware for Spark RC have the ending " |
===== 4. Identify the port for the USB link to your aircraft ===== | ===== 4. Identify the port for the USB link to your aircraft ===== | ||
This step will find the TTY for connectivity to your aircraft, and store it in a file / | This step will find the TTY for connectivity to your aircraft, and store it in a file / | ||
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</ | </ | ||
- | **NOTE for Spark RC**: Please skip above and just switch on RC and connect your Mac/PC to its WiFi network as a preparation. | + | **NOTE for Spark RC**: Please skip above and just switch on RC and connect your Mac/PC to its WiFi network as a preparation. |
===== 5. Flashing ===== | ===== 5. Flashing ===== | ||
FULLY CHARGE A BATTERY!!! do not try to flash with a depleted battery - itʼll only end in tears and a dead aircraft. If you aren't interested in changing firmware and you just want to get root access, skip ahead to the next step. | FULLY CHARGE A BATTERY!!! do not try to flash with a depleted battery - itʼll only end in tears and a dead aircraft. If you aren't interested in changing firmware and you just want to get root access, skip ahead to the next step. | ||
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< | < | ||
cp < | cp < | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | **NOTE for Spark RC**: | ||
+ | < | ||
+ | #ONLY do this if flashing a Spark RC | ||
+ | cp < | ||
</ | </ | ||
* For example... | * For example... | ||
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< | < | ||
python pyduml.py /dev/`cat / | python pyduml.py /dev/`cat / | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | **NOTE for Spark RC**: No additional Parameters needed, just choose the Spark RC as device when prompted... | ||
+ | < | ||
+ | #ONLY do this if flashing a Spark RC | ||
+ | python pyduml.py | ||
</ | </ | ||
For windows users: | For windows users: |