How to update firmware

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Intro

The SFDQ has the ability to update its firmware fromt the Java App. This handy feature allows you to grab the latest firmware, or a custom load that you've developed and squirt it onto the board pretty simply.
Note that this mechanism uses the STM32 built-in bootloader code. If the process is interrupted, it will brick the board. To recover, you will need to use a hardware programming adapter. Assuming you have such an adapter, then feel free to go ahead and try this. At worst you will have to get the adapter out and program in the old fashioned way. At best, you've just simply updated the firmware straight from the app with no bother at all!

Connect to SFDQ

Ensure Rx Count is incrementing healthily

Open Programming Dialog

Program Latest Vanilla Firmware

*This is a one click process. It will take around 30 seconds.

or Program Custom Firmware

*This is a two step process: first select the binary file and then initiate the programming cycle.