Firmware Updates
The CVM-8's firmware can be updated over MIDI using the configuration tool. The process is as
follows:
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Download and unzip the firmware from the
. You should end up with a file named
similarly to “cvm-8_1.0.hex”, but with a different version number.
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Connect the CVM-8 to a computer running the configuration tool as described above. MIDI
port 1 or 2 can be used.
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Click the 'Enter bootloader mode' button.
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The module will reboot, and the config tool will switch into a bootloader view.
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While in bootloader mode, the module's I2C RX/TX LEDs (the bottom two) will flash
alternately about once a second.
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Use the 'Choose file' button to browse for the firmware file downloaded previously.
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Click the 'Install Firmware' button.
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Wait for the progress bar to reach the end.
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Check the final message in the log window. It should be “Bootloader reports completion”.
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Power cycle the module (turn it off and on).
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Reload the config tool or click 'Resynchronise'.
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Check the firmware version is as expected by clicking 'Request Firmware Version'.
Where to get help
Email, forum, and social media links can be found at the bottom of every page on
10 https://expert-sleepers.co.uk/cvm8firmwareupdates.html
11 https://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk
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