From 3aeabf4d77eb6321dec9ae7e93ff460633dfdcf4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tony Baltovski Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:54:58 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] [RPSW-2297] Updated W200 MCU flash details. --- .../components/_clearpath_firmware.mdx | 57 +++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 39 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs_versioned_docs/version-ros2humble/components/_clearpath_firmware.mdx b/docs_versioned_docs/version-ros2humble/components/_clearpath_firmware.mdx index 369f27bb8..9c7e7499b 100644 --- a/docs_versioned_docs/version-ros2humble/components/_clearpath_firmware.mdx +++ b/docs_versioned_docs/version-ros2humble/components/_clearpath_firmware.mdx @@ -3,34 +3,36 @@ import TabItem from "@theme/TabItem"; :::caution -Before flashing firmware, place your robot up on blocks. Firmware loading does not usually result in unintended motion, but it is safest when off the ground. +Before flashing firmware, place your robot up on blocks or disengage the drivetrain. Firmware loading does not usually result in unintended motion, but it is safest when off the ground. ::: -#### 1. Download the Clearpath Firmware package from the Clearpath package server -On the robot computer, run the following commands: + + -``` -sudo apt-get update -sudo apt-get install ros-humble-clearpath-firmware -``` -#### 2. Prepare the Robot + #### 1. Download the Clearpath Firmware package from the Clearpath package server -:::note + On the robot computer, run the following commands: -Platforms with an Ethernet connection to the MCU have the option of flashing over USB or Ethernet. -If you are updating to ROS 2 Humble for the first time, you must use USB. If you are updating ROS 2 Humble firmware -to a newer version, using Ethernet is recommended. Skip this step if flashing over Ethernet. + ``` + sudo apt-get update + sudo apt-get install ros-humble-clearpath-firmware + ``` -::: + #### 2. Prepare the Robot - - + :::note + + Platforms with an Ethernet connection to the MCU have the option of flashing over USB or Ethernet. + If you are updating to ROS 2 Humble for the first time, you must use USB. If you are updating ROS 2 Humble firmware + to a newer version, using Ethernet is recommended. Skip this step if flashing over Ethernet. + + ::: The J100 MCU is mounted to the rear inside wall of the robot. To access it, open the lid, keeping the computer tray secured to the underside of the lid. @@ -74,6 +76,25 @@ to a newer version, using Ethernet is recommended. Skip this step if flashing ov default > + #### 1. Download the Clearpath Firmware package from the Clearpath package server + + On an external computer, run the following commands: + + ``` + sudo apt-get update + sudo apt-get install ros-humble-clearpath-firmware + ``` + + #### 2. Prepare the Robot + + :::note + + Platforms with an Ethernet connection to the MCU have the option of flashing over USB or Ethernet. + If you are updating to ROS 2 Humble for the first time, you must use USB. If you are updating ROS 2 Humble firmware + to a newer version, using Ethernet is recommended. Skip this step if flashing over Ethernet. + + ::: + The W200 MCU is located on the underside of the metal frame over the top of the computer.