Plugger Lockett <[email protected]> writes:

> My assumption is that the TeleMetrum v1.2 requires the Debug Cable (
> http://shop.gag.com/parts-and-accessories/pair-programming-debug-cable.html)
> to be connected before it will allow a Firmware upgrade. Can someone
> confirm this? 

Yes.  All TeleMetrum v1 boards use the cc1111 processor on which we
don't support self-programming.  You have to use one of our devices like
a TeleDongle as the programmer in a pair-programming mode using the
cable mentioned to connect the 8-pin "companion" port on the programmer
with the 4-pin "debug" port on the target to be updated.  See the pair
programming procedures in the manual for more details.

> Strangely enough my TeleMini v1.0 is also giving the same error when I
> attempt to update the firmware on it as well. I say strangely because the
> board's so small I can't easily imagine connecting a debug cable to the
> board. Anyone here care to comment on how to action a firmware upgrade on
> the TeleMini v1.0 board and what benefits are garnered from upgrading the
> firmware as opposed to running the stock (1.0.3 I believe) build.

The TeleMini v1 board is also a pair-programming-required device.  There
are 4 small holes in a row on the edge of the board that form the debug
connector.  I never actually put a debugging cable for that connector
into the web store because they're kind of a pain to make.  I've
actually used 4 individual solid conductor wires (like from old-style
telephone cable) stuck into those holes and into the female companion
connector on another board to re-flash TeleMini boards in a pinch.
Keith or I would also completely happy to do this for you if you want for
no charge other than return shipping.

As to the advantages, for a TeleMini board I don't think they're
terribly significant.  There have been a number of bug fixes since
1.0.3, and Keith can chime in if I'm forgetting something important that
might matter to you, but if everything is working fine I don't think you
need to go nuts trying to update the TeleMini.

Bdale

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