DIY Sensor Firmware Uploader

Release is very close. This is easier to use than XLoader due more information if upload fails. Also learning the reset-button timing is a bit easier.

RC-Thoughts Firmware Uploader



I would be happy if people would test RC-Thoughts Firmware Uploader in various computers.

• 32-bit software, runs in 32/64-bit Windows
• Uses avrdude for the actual upload
• Minimal hazzle with settings
• Indicates successful or failed upload

RC-Thoughts Firmware Uploader vs. Xloader:

• More reliable status of upload
• Always shows correctly successful / failed upload
• Faster timeout in case of failed upload
• Works with 3.3V 8Mhz and 5V 16Mhz Arduino Pro Mini's without settings-changes

Main difference to XLoader is that often XLoader does not update the status-strip. Also XLoader does not monitor the avrdude-process so user needs to open taskmanager and kill it.

RC-Thoughts Firmware Uploader tries to make sure avrdude-process is not left to hang. Also there is no need to close/reload the app in case of missed upload.

Timing of pressing "Upload" and pressing Arduino's reset-button is as critical as before, this has to do with avrdude. You'll get really consistent result if you first press the upload-button and then quickly with same hand press the reset-button on the Arduino. As with any other avrdude-uploader, you'll just have to learn it.

I hope to get notification if you have any issues.

Download here: [url] www.rc-thoughts.com/files/RCT-FW_Uploader-1-0.zip [/url]

Extract zip-package and run RC-FW_Uploader.exe. The folder "Extras" has two Arduino Blink-files to test with.

Just tested on WIN10-Zotac-PC. Works fine.

Best Regards
Volker

RCT-Firmware Uploader is updated!

- Better (faster) update of upload status
- Separate versions for 32- and 64-bit Windows
- Tested in Windows 7 32-bit
- Tested in Windows 10 64-bit

What I would like is You to test it with various 32/64-bit Windows 7/10 computers so I can try to pinpoint any issues.

Updated download-links in the news-post:
www.rc-thoughts.com/2017/09/rc-thoughts-...pdated-need-testers/

RCT-Firmware Uploader is updated!

- Better (faster) update of upload status
- Tested in Windows 7 32-bit
- Tested in Windows 7 64-bit
- Tested in Windows 10 64-bit

What I would like is You to test it with various 32/64-bit Windows 7/10 computers so I can try to pinpoint any issues.

Updated download-links in the news-post:
[url] www.rc-thoughts.com/2017/09/rc-thoughts-...pdated-need-testers/ [/url]

EDIT: Just updated to 1.0.2 - A version I can't get to crash

RC-Thoughts Firmware Uploader is officially out with complete how-to guide too.

Gotta say I'm a little proud, never would have thought I could make this a year ago

News: www.rc-thoughts.com/2017/09/rc-thoughts-...officially-released/

RCT-Uploader page here: www.rc-thoughts.com/rct-firmware-uploader/