examples/test.py just prints firmware info

[loefberg]

I've enabled i2c and installed the library, but when I try to run the example program all that happens is that it prints the firmware info, over and over again until i ctrl-c out of it.

If I move my hand over or tap the sensor nothing happens, except the same stream of firmware info.

Got firmware info
1.1.18;p:Hills
Got firmware info
1.1.18;p:Hills
Got firmware info
1.1.18;p:Hills

[loefberg]

I took a peek in handle_firmware_info() and the value of d_fw_valid is 0x0A which according to the data sheet means "InvalidFW: An invalid GesticIC Library was stored, or the last update failed". Unfortunately this means nothing to me.

[Gadgetoid]

Looks like the firmware on the HAT is borked- if you want, I'll guide you through the process of re-flashing it, which may get you back up and running. If all else fails we'll replace it. I'll dig up the re flash steps ASAP- if you're up for giving it a try, drop me an email to phil at Pimoroni.com.

[Enkerli]

Is that stream of firmware info a sufficient sign that the firmware might be borked?

Got firmware info
1.1.18;p:Hills

[Kclemen]

Hi, I'm having the same issue. What was the solution??
I have an xl version, not the HAT.