1fwflash(1)                  General Commands Manual                 fwflash(1)
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NAME

6       fwflash - flash firmware image to a connected NXT device
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SYNOPSIS

9       fwflash file
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DESCRIPTION

12       The fwflash utility takes a firmware image file and sends it to a con‐
13       nected NXT device through USB. It takes only one parameter which is the
14       firmware file to send. This file usually has the .bin or .rfw extension
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17       Connect the NXT using a USB cable. Make sure it is detected by the com‐
18       puter when powered on. If you run fwflash now, it should report that
19       the NXT is found, but not running in reset mode.
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21       The next step will erase the current firmware image!
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23       Press and hold, for at least five seconds, the reset button which is
24       hidden in the pin hole under the USB port. The brick should make a
25       clicking noise and be detected by the computer in SAM-BA mode.
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27       You can then use fwflash to send the firmware. After a few seconds, it
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30       In case of problem, check your USB cable, and your device permissions.
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32       The fwflash utility is part of LibNXT.
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SEE ALSO

35       fwexec(1)
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AUTHOR

38       Maintained by Nicolas Schodet <nico@ni.fr.eu.org>.
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40       Originally written by David Anderson <dave@natulte.net>.
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