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Firmware Installation

Bootloader installation Firmware update

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Add-ons

OLED add-on LCD add-on OSD add-on Rotary & buttons add-on Buzzer add-on

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Flash a Gotek with a USB A to USB A cable

USB A to USB A cable

Most of the Goteks can be Flashed with a USB A to USB A cable.

There are currently 2 differents MCU brands used in the Goteks and there are some update procedure changes between these MCUs.

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STM32 Gotek USB A to USB A cable firmware installation

STM32 Gotek jumper block

On STM32 Goteks you need to connect together the pins 1 and 2 (BOOT0) and the pins 3 and 7 (VBUS). You can use jumpers or wires to do this. Soldering them is not necessary.

STM Gotek USB DFU Straps

If your Gotek is using a STM32 MCU you will need :

  • A Gotek drive.

  • A USB A to USB A cable.

  • The DfuSe software from ST Microelectronics

  • 1 Jumper lead and one wire to connect pins on the Gotek.

STM32 Gotek DfuSe USB update software

Download and install the ST DfuSe USB device firmware upgrade from ST Microelectronics :

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Note
 For some reasons you may need to install the driver manually. It can be found in the "C:\Program Files (x86)\STMicroelectronics\Software\DfuSe v3.0.6\Bin\Driver\Win10" folder.
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Update procedure

  • Strap the BOOT0 signal and the VBUS signal as shown on the above picture.

  • Connect the Gotek to your PC with the USB A USB A cable. (No other physical connection needed !)

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  • The PC should detect the Gotek. Once done you should see a "STM Device in DFU mode" device in the device manager.

  • Start the "DFuseDemo" software from the start menu. In the devices dropdown you should find "STM device in DFU mode".

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  • Press "Choose" (1) in the Upgrade/Verify Action box and choose the provided hxc_fw_installer.dfu file.

  • Click on "Upgrade" (2)

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  • If the read protection related question is asked, press "Yes" (3)

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  • If the identification related question is asked, press "Yes" (4)

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  • After this the Gotek will be reprogrammed.

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  • Once done disconnect the gotek and remove the jumpers/straps/wires.

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  • At this point you can disconnect the wires and remove the straps. Follow up the next steps provided in the email to validate the HxC firmware installation.

ARTERY Gotek USB A to USB A cable firmware installation

ARTERY Gotek jumper block

On ARTERY Goteks you need to connect together the pins 1 and 2 to strap the BOOT0 signal. You can use a jumper or a wire to do this. Soldering them is not necessary.

ARTERY Gotek USB DFU Straps

If your Gotek is using an ARTERY MCU you will need :

  • A Gotek drive.

  • A USB A to USB A cable.

  • The DfuSe software from ARTERY

  • 1 Jumper or a wire to strap the BOOT0 pin on the Gotek.

ARTERY Gotek ISP Programmer software

Download the ARTERY ISP Programmer software from ARTERY :

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  • Install the ARTERY driver by running the Artery_DFU_DriverInstall.exe file.

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Note
 The computer restart doesn’t seem to be necessary under Windows 10.

Update procedure

  • Strap the BOOT0 signal as shown on the above picture.

  • Connect the Gotek to your PC with the USB A USB A cable. (No other physical connection needed !)

Gotek-usb-prog-cable-connection.jpg

  • The PC should then detect the Gotek. Once done you should see the device in the device manager.

  • Start the "ArteryISPProgrammer.exe" software.

  • Select the "USB DFU" port type (1). You see the Gotek in the list, Select it, Press "Next" (2).

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  • Press "Next" (3).

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  • Press "Next" (4).

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  • Select "Enable/Disable Protection" (5). Choose "DISABLE" and "Read Protection", Press "Next" (6),

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  • Press "Yes" (7).

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  • Once the erase operation is done, press "Back" (8).

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  • Choose "Download to device" (9) and press the "Add" button (10) and select the hxc_fw_installer.hex file. Press "Next" (11).

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  • Press "Ok" (12).

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  • After this the Gotek will be reprogrammed.

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  • Once done press "Close" (13)

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  • At this point you can disconnect the wires and remove the strap. Follow up the next steps provided in the email to validate the HxC firmware installation.

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