Where to find the latest firmware
The latest Full Stable Version of the FW can be downloaded from:
SharkRF Latest Stable Release
The latest BETA Release can be downloaded from:
SharkRF Latest Beta Release
A list of changes can be found on the same page.
STEP 1 - Download and Save the downloaded file to your desktop.
(srf-osp-1.1-xxxx.bin)
STEP 2 - Unplug the USB connection from the openSPOT to the
computer.
STEP 3 -
Press and Hold the Reset Button on the openSPOT while
re-connecting the openSPOT back to the USB port. The LEDs will flash Red.
STEP 4 - Release the Reset Button. LEDs will now flash Green and
the following message will appear on your screen.
STEP 5 - Open the folder, then Drag and Drop the FW file into
file area.
STEP 6 - After about a minute, the following message will
appear.
DONE - Your openSPOT now has the latest firmware.
Reset Pin
To assist with the reset procedure, I fabricated
a reset pin. It consists of a small Push Pin with the pin cut to
approximately 1/8" (3mm). I rounded the tip with a file to prevent damaging
the internal switch. It makes pushing reset a one hand operation.