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RED 3-AXIS SYSTEM OPERATION GUIDE
CHAPTER 7:
UPGRADE FIRMWARE
The Tactical Hand Controller (T.H.C.) and Wireless Motor Driver (W.M.D.) are designed to support firmware upgrades
for improved functionality and additional features in the future.
The T.H.C. and W.M.D. are updated independently of each other. You can load both the T.H.C. and W.M.D. firmware
to the microSD
®
card at the same time.
Visit
at
for the latest firmware and resources.
NOTE:
User-selected settings on the T.H.C. and W.M.D. are not affected by firmware upgrades.
MICROSD CARD PREPARATION
Format the microSD card as MS-DOS FAT (for Mac
®
) or FAT32 (for Windows
®
). The microSD card must be
formatted properly before saving firmware upgrade file.
Use the provided microSD card and SD card adaptor for best results when upgrading firmware. Other brands or
models of microSD cards and SD card adaptors may not be compatible with the RED 3-Axis Lens Control System.
VERIFY CURRENT W.M.D. FIRMWARE
The current firmware version can be found in the W.M.D. main menu.
1. Select the
About
menu in the W.M.D. main menu.
2. Press
Select
.
The firmware version displays in green. A higher number reflects a later release version.
UPGRADE W.M.D.
IMPORTANT:
If operating on battery power, ensure that the battery is fully charged before upgrading.
NOTE:
User-selected settings on the T.H.C. and W.M.D. are not affected by firmware upgrades.
1. Insert the microSD card into the SD card adaptor.
2. Insert the SD card adaptor into the SD card slot on your computer or SD card reader.
3. Format the microSD card as MS-DOS FAT (for Mac) or FAT32 (for Windows).
4. Download the most recent W.M.D. firmware from
at
.
NOTE:
You can load both the T.H.C. and W.M.D. firmware to the microSD card at the same time.
5. Save the firmware file to the root directory of the microSD card. Do not copy the file to a folder.
6. Turn off the W.M.D.
7. Insert the microSD card in the microSD slot on the bottom of the W.M.D.
8. Turn on the W.M.D.
The upgrade process starts when the W.M.D. is turned on. The upgrade status displays on the LCD display and
the Power LED flashes green. When the upgrade is complete, the LCD display shows “Done” and the Power LED
turns solid green.
9. Turn off the W.M.D.
