Updating Your Data Bender
1. In a Chrome browser window, navigate to the
.
2. Once there, connect the Daisy Seed, the yellow/black backpack on your Qu-Bit module, to your
computer using a micro USB cable. (Windows Users: you may have to reset your USB driver
before proceeding. See the
for full instructions.)
3. Make sure your module is plugged in and powered via its eurorack power cable.
4. Put your module into flashable mode by holding down the BOOT button, and pressing the
RESET button. Once you release the RESET button you can let go of the BOOT button.
5. Connect the module as a DFU device by clicking the “Connect” button at the top of the Web
Programmer page.
6. In the dialog box that opens, select “DFU in FS Mode” and then click “Connect.”
7. Download, unzip, and drag the firmware file (.bin) into the File Window on the Web Program-
mer page.
8. Press program to update the firmware. You will be notified once the module is up to date!
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Firmware Version Check
Firmware versions are indicated via the top 3 LEDs on Data Bender at boot up. The color assign-
ment is as such:
The latest version, v1.4.5, then will show the below color scheme on boot up:
All versions of Data Bender prior to v1.4.5 do not follow the firmware color scheme, and will boot
up as such:
To grab the latest firmware for Data Bender, head on over to the product page! Then, either fol-
low the steps below, or follow along with our video tutorial.
If your Data Bender is on the most recent firmware (v1.4.5), then you do not need to reflash your
module. See the firmware version check section below to determine your Data Bender’s firmware,
and then follow these instructions to update:
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v1.4.4
pre-v1.4.4
