Firmware.py V0.0.1

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Firmware Flasher Script v0.0.1

A Python-based tool for managing and flashing firmware configurations for 3D printer setups. This script provides options to debug, select firmware versions, and handle configurations for CAN, USB, and DFU modes.

Features

• Interactive Menus: Navigate through options with dynamic menus.
• Debug Mode: Enables detailed output for troubleshooting.
• Firmware Selection: Automatically retrieve and select firmware files based on device or user input.
• Multi-mode Flashing:
  • CAN: Supports flashing devices over CAN.
  • USB: Support for USB flashing.
  • DFU: Support for DFU flashing (coming soon).
• High-Temperature Firmware Support: Search specifically for high-temperature configurations.
• Katapult Support: Includes integration with the Katapult tool for CAN device management.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8+ installed on your system.
• Access to required tools such as curl and tar for firmware handling.

Usage

Run the script with various command-line arguments to perform tasks.

Command-Line Arguments

Argument	Description	Example Usage
-b, --branch	Specify the branch to retrieve firmware from (default: master).	python3 firmware.py -b dev
-D, --debug	Enable debug mode for detailed output.	python3 firmware.py -D
-t, --type	Enable Katapult flash mode.	python3 firmware.py -t
-H, --high-temp	Search for high-temperature firmware (HT directories).	python3 firmware.py -H
-a, --a	Shows all firmware avaulable not just latest.	python3 firmware.py -a
-k, --kseries	Enable support for Creality K-Series printers.	python3 firmware.py -k
-f, --flash	Specify the flashing mode (CAN, USB, or DFU).	python3 firmware.py -f CAN
-d, --device	Specify a device UUID for flashing.	python3 firmware.py -d <UUID>

Examples

Flash Firmware via CAN

python3 firmware.py -f CAN

Enable Debug Mode

python3 firmware.py -D

Flash High-Temperature Firmware

python3 firmware.py -H -f CAN

Menus

The script provides an interactive menu-based interface. Key menus include:

• Main Menu: Choose between CAN, USB, and DFU modes.
• CAN Menu: Options to find and flash CAN devices.
• Firmware Menu: List available firmware files and select one for flashing.
• Confirmation Menu: Confirm selected firmware and device before flashing.

Debugging

Use the -d flag to enable debug mode, which provides detailed logs of operations.