diff --git a/docs/release/functionyard/fxblox-hardware-rpi.md b/docs/release/functionyard/fxblox-hardware-rpi.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f17f39a --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/release/functionyard/fxblox-hardware-rpi.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +--- +title: FxBlox Hardware rpi +id: fxblox-hardware-rpi +--- + +## Updadting Your FxBlox Lite (RPI) + +### Step 1: Download the firmware + +- **Download**: Find `rpi_update.zip` in the [latest release](https://github.com/functionland/rk1-image/releases/latest) under the Assets section on GitHub. + +- Download: Download `Win32 Disk Imager` for writing update firmware to USB. +https://win32diskimager.org/ + +### Step 2: Unzip and Write image to USB + +1. **Unzipping**: Unzip `rpi_update.zip` on your computer. after unzipping there must be a .img file. +2. **Writing Image to USB**: + - In Image File section select `rpi_update.img` file. + - In Device section select USB Disk Partion letter. + - click Write to start flashing USB Disk. + + ![Win32 Disk Imager](images/win32DiskImager.png) + +### Step 3: Updating FxBlox + +1. **Turn Off**: Ensure your FxBlox (RPI) Lite is turned off. +2. **USB Connection**: Connect the USB drive to one of USB port of the FxBlox Lite (RPI). +3. **Power On**: Turn on your FxBlox Lite (RPI). after about 30 Sec The LED will blink yellow for 5 time that indicating the update process started. +4. in update process the LED blinks red and green. this phase is very critical, and any mistake in this phase cause breaking FxBlox Lite (RPI). +5. **Final Steps**: + - After about 10 minutes, the LED blinks red only. Remove the USB drive. + - Restart the FxBlox lite (RPI) by unplugging and plugging back the power. + +6. **Wait 10 min after First Boot**: On the first boot post-update, the FxBlox Lite (RPI) automatically reboots 3 times, taking about 10 minutes to fully process the update and show the FxBlox Lite (RPI) WiFi. Please wait for `10 minutes` before doing anything. You may think it is done or stuck or it is turned off, but be sure that it is processing hte update for `10 minutes` after the frist boot. We will add LED indicators in the future updates + +### Step 4: Post-Update + +- Future firmware updates will be automatic, eliminating the need for manual updates. + diff --git a/docs/release/functionyard/images/win32DiskImager.png b/docs/release/functionyard/images/win32DiskImager.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..826fa76 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/release/functionyard/images/win32DiskImager.png differ