Updating Firmware - Dynamic Perception MX3 User Manual

12. Updating Firmware

You can update the MX3 either by using the DPWebUpdate utility, or directly via the Arduino IDE.
For this manual, we will only cover using the DPWebUpdate utility.
The DPWebUpdate utility can be found on the Dynamic Perception website, and is available for
Windows and OSX.
On modern operating systems, you do not need to install a driver for the MX3. If you
operating system does not recognize the MX3 as a valid CDC class device after
following the start-up instructions below, please contact Dynamic Perception support
The following steps will allow you to upload a new firmware version to the MX3:
1. Start the DPWebUpdate program
2. Allow DPWebUpdate to retrieve any new updates
3. Plug your Micro USB cable into your computer (not included with the MX3)
4. While holding the [Enter] button on the MX3, plug the USB cable into the MX3
a. The LCD backlight and Camera trigger light should flash indicating that it is
expecting a new firmware upload
5. Press the '^' button next to the Com Port selection on DPWebUpdate to refresh the list of
ports.
6. Find and select the correct port which shows 'LUFA CDC Driver' as its description
7. Select 'MX3 Motion Controller' as the device
8. Select the firmware version you wish to upload
9. Press Update Firmware
Should any problems occur during the process, please contact Dynamic Perception support for
assistance.
For MX3 Units with a Cold Weather Mod installed, the screen backlight will not light u
when under USB power alone. Note the flashing Camera LED instead.
When changing firmware versions, all saved parameters and settings will be reset to
factory defaults.
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