eMagin Corporation
SVGA+ DRK User Manual
D01-500948-01 Rev A
Revision A
Interface & Design Reference Kit User
’
s Manual
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6.2. Downloading New Firmware Versions to the Interface & Design
Reference Kit
The ability to download new versions of the firmware ensures that you will have the latest
functionality without having to send your Interface & Design Reference Kit for reprogramming. A
utility that downloads and installs new firmware versions is included in the software package.
6.2.1. Using the Firmware Download Utility
Firmware files can be downloaded as hex files. Before attempting to download and install new
firmware versions make sure that you have received a firmware hex file from an eMagin source.
To load your firmware files, follow the following steps:
1.
Connect the serial cable to the PC and to the RS232 connector on the Interface &
Design Reference Kit.
2.
Connect the power cable to the Interface & Design Reference Kit.
3.
Connect your video source to the Interface & Design Reference Kit.
4.
Start the
PICdownloader.exe
application included in your software package. A
window should appear like that below:
Figure 6-4 Firmware download utility
5.
Make sure the following settings are shown
a.
Port = COM1
b.
Baud = 19200
c.
EEPROM box should be checked
6.
Click the Search button to find the hex file you wish to install.
Note: The power on
the Interface & Design Reference should be off while setting up your download.
Only turn on the power to the Interface & Design Reference Kit when you are
ready to write your new firmware to the PIC.
7.
Once successfully found, click the write button.
8.
When you turn on the Interface & Design Reference Kit the hex file should begin to
upload. The progress bar will turn blue.
9.
When the upload is complete, the Interface & Design Reference Kit will run.
