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Expand Up @@ -509,25 +509,27 @@ CanMsg const msg = CAN.read(); //read
In case you need to flash the bootloader on the UNO R4 Minima, you can follow the steps below:

**Step 1**
Install the [Renesas](https://github.com/arduino/ArduinoCore-renesas) core.
Install the [UNO R4 Board Package](https://github.com/arduino/ArduinoCore-renesas) as described in the [Getting Started Guide](/tutorials/uno-r4-minima/minima-getting-started).

**Step 2**
Navigate to: "C:\Users\YourWindowsUserName\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\hardware\
renesas\0.5.0\bootloaders\SANTIAGO"

**Step 3**
Identify the **dfu.exe**
Identify the `dfu_minima.hex`

**Step 4**
Install the Renesas flash programmer ([download page](https://www.renesas.com/us/en/software-tool/renesas-flash-programmer-programming-gui))

***The Renesas flash programmer is currently only available on Windows.***

**Step 5**
To flash the bootloader:
- Select dfu.exe.
Flash the bootloader using the Renesas programmer:
- Select `dfu_minima.hex`.
- Connect your board.
- Short the BOOT and GND pin found on the UNO R4 Minima.
- Go to the Connect Settings tab.
- Select the COM port in the Tool > select the port shown in the IDE.
- Press start.

***For more details check the `README.md` or the [GitHub page](https://github.com/arduino/ArduinoCore-renesas/tree/main/bootloaders/UNO_R4).***