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6. Appendices
Updating the KIPR Link Firmware
The Firmware for the KIPR Link is an image file which on boot provides a user interface and other system
services for the KIPR Link and its Linux-based operating system. Firmware releases are obtained from
http://files.kipr.org/link
. Installation instructions and the current "official" release may be obtained via
the web site
http://www.kipr.org/kiss-platform-link-firmware
.
Equipment Needed
: KIPR Link, KIPR Link AC Adapter, USB Flash Drive (preferably, a high quality one)
Step 1
: Download the current release of the KIPR Link Firmware. Regardless of release number, the
downloaded firmware image is in the file named
kovan_update.img.gz
. Do not unzip this file, the
KIPR Link will take care of that in installing it.
Step 2
: Copy the
kovan_update.img.gz
file to the root (top level) of your USB flash drive.
Step 3
: Eject (unmount) the USB drive from your computer and wait a second or so for the system to
give you the go ahead before removing it. To eject a USB flash drive on a Mac (OSX) right click on
the USB drive icon and choose Eject. For Windows machines, under
Computer
right click on the USB
drive icon and choose Eject. This procedure protects the USB drive from being damaged or the
image file from being corrupted if the copy action has not yet finished.
Step 4
: Unplug any motors, servos, or sensors from your KIPR Link and plug in the AC adapter. Power
off the KIPR Link, then plug the USB drive into one of the two USB ports on the back of the
controller.
Step 5
: While holding down the side button on the opposite side from the KIPR Link power switch, turn
on the KIPR Link.
Step 6
: Continue holding down the side button until the update bar appears, which signals that update
has started. Once the update starts, you can let go of the side button.
Step 7
: Wait for the update to complete, remove the USB drive, and reboot the device by switching the
power off and back on again. Verify the firmware version. If not updated, the update procedure
probably failed to start and the KIPR Link simply booted using the older firmware, in which case
carefully repeat the process.
Step 8
: From the home screen go into
settings..calibrate
to recalibrate the touch screen.
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