Firmware update (Web method) - alex-43/SoftRF GitHub Wiki

NodeMCU

  1. Download SoftRF-firmware-XXXXXX.bin file of most recent firmware from this location ;

  2. Connect your Tablet/Cellphone to SoftRF Wi-Fi Access Point ; SSID: SoftRF-XXXXXX Key: 12345678

  3. Open up a browser then proceed to this URL: http://192.168.1.1

  4. Backup your settings ;

  5. Inspect your current firmware version ID. Touch "Firmware update" button ;

  1. Touch "Choose file" button then select SoftRF-firmware-XXXXXX.bin file ;

  1. Touch "Update" button ;

  1. Wait until progress indicator reaches 100%. Then wait 5-10 seconds more. When update is completed - the SoftRF device does typically reboot automatically ;

  1. Re-connect to the SoftRF Wi-Fi Access Point and inspect firmware version ID ;

  1. Restore your settings if necessary ;

  2. If you have not succeed with this firmware update method - proceed to first-time firmware installation procedure.

ESP32

  1. Download SoftRF-firmware-XXXXXX-ESP32.zip file of most recent firmware from this location ;

  2. Unzip the firmware file ;

  3. Connect your Tablet/Cellphone to SoftRF Wi-Fi Access Point ; SSID: SoftRF-XXXXXX Key: 12345678

  4. Open up a browser then proceed to this URL: http://192.168.1.1

  5. Backup your settings ;

  6. Inspect your current firmware version ID. Touch "Firmware update" button ;

  1. Touch "Choose file" button then select SoftRF.ino.bin file from unzipped firmware ;

  1. Touch "Update" button ;

  1. Wait until progress indicator reaches 100%, then wait more...

ATTENTION! On ESP32 platform the update progress indicator shows file transfer completion only. So be patient and wait 25-30 seconds more, otherwise you will likely get a dead device.

When update is completed - the SoftRF device does typically reboot automatically.

  1. Re-connect to the SoftRF Wi-Fi Access Point and inspect firmware version ID ;

  1. Restore your settings if necessary ;

  2. If you have not succeed with this firmware update method - proceed to first-time firmware installation procedure.