Flash CHIP from Archlinux

A script that simplyfies the flashing process for the C.H.I.P and PocketC.H.I.P Computer. It is Designed to run on ArchLinux. Fixed some errors from an old script. (Check https://github.com/richardschembri/Flash-CHIP for more information).

Disclaimer

Run these scripts at your own risk!

Instructions

1. Remove the C.H.I.P from its case (in case you have a Pocket C.H.I.P).
2. Connect the FEL and a GND(Ground) pin of the C.H.I.P with a wire or paperclip.
3. Connect the C.H.I.P micro USB port to a USB port of your ArchLinux machine.
4. In the terminal of your ArchLinux machine run the following commands:
5. Make sure that the LEDs beside the micro USB port of the C.H.I.P have turned on
   • git clone https://github.com/maxaubel/Flash-Chip-Arch to clone this repository.
   • cd into the location where you stored this repository.
   • run sudo chmod +x Flash.sh
   • run ./Flash.sh
   • Select the image you wish to flash on your CHIP.
   • You might be prompted for your sudo password.
   • The script should run automatically from this point on.

Further setup on the C.H.I.P

When you boot in the C.H.I.P, in order to be use apt-get update make sure to remove the sources related to NextThing.co in /etc/apt/sources.list

References

• C.H.I.P tools taken from https://archive.org/details/C.h.i.p.FlashCollection
• The script downloads the C.H.I.P images from http://chip.jfpossibilities.com/chip/
• Adapted from the original version: https://github.com/richardschembri/Flash-CHIP