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Aton and Aton Plus Firmware Update
You will need:
- A high quality microSD card (class 10 recommended)
- NOTE: It is recommended to use a card dedicated for Aton. New microSD cards come preformatted; if you are re-using a microSD card, ensure it is FAT32 file system. If problems are detected, Aton may reformat the card automatically.
- A computer with microSD card reader/writer
- Aton hex tool to remove the canopy
NOTE: It is recommended that compass calibration be performed after upgrading to this release. Accelerometer and level calibrations are not required.
Upgrade Instructions
- Click the green download button above or go to the URL https://github.com/traxxas/ardupilot/releases/latest
- Insert the microSD card into the card reader
- Copy the file from your Downloads folder to the microSD card
- Eject the microSD card from the card reader
- Use the hex tool to remove the two screws connecting the Aton canopy to the frame and remove the canopy
- Insert the microSD card into the Aton microSD card slot
- Power on your transmitter and plug the battery into your Aton
- Aton will upgrade to the downloaded firmware package automatically.
- Aton contains multiple components which may be upgraded. Before each upgrade, Aton plays the upgrade alert and the status LEDs show the upgrade pattern.
- The upgrade is complete when the status LEDs return to showing the current Aton status.
- Once the Aton has completed the firmware upgrade
- Power off the Aton
- Remove the microSD card
- Delete the .bin file
- If desired, replace the microSD card back in the Aton to log flight data
Forced Recovery
Aton will automatically attempt to recover if power is interrupted during firmware upgrade. Just power on Aton with the same microSD card connected, and Aton will attempt to go through the firmware upgrade process.
If necessary, it is possible to force a firmware upgrade and restore Aton to working condition.
If necessary, it is possible to force a firmware upgrade and restore Aton to working condition.
- Insert the microSD card into the card reader connected to your Computer
- Make a duplicate copy of the file TRX-FMU-V2.bin
- Rename the file copy to UPGRADE.bin
- Capitalization is important. The firmware upgrade will not start unless the filename UPGRADE.bin matches exactly.
- Eject the microSD card and remove from the card reader connected to your Computer
- Insert the microSD card into the Aton microSD card slot
- Power on your Traxxas Aton Quadcopter
- Aton will upgrade to the firmware package.
- The file UPGRADE.bin will be automatically deleted when the firmware upgrade successfully completes.
