During data rewriting, it is common to encounter rewriting failures that prevent the process from completing. Below is an analysis of several common failure scenarios. Current software version: 3.5.3.3 First Scenario: The progress stops unexpectedly. Reason 1: Interference from the vehicle’s wiring or unstable connections. Reason 2: The computer’s performance issues caused a freeze. Solution: … Read more
ECU firmware upgrades are similar to mobile firmware upgrades. The general process involves implementing a Bootloader and completing read/write operations on EEPROM/Flash. It is essential to understand the MCU used in the ECU, as well as the read/write operations for internal EEPROM/Flash and external EEPROM/Flash. The learning curve is steep; just the reverse engineering of … Read more
During the firmware upgrade process of the STM32 microcontroller, many engineers choose the IAP technology, which allows firmware updates to the microcontroller via the host computer while the application is running. However, occasionally, there may be a low probability of encountering a runaway phenomenon. How to solve it? 1. Check Power Supply Voltage Ensure that … Read more
EtherCAT FOE is a technology for upgrading the firmware of slave devices from the master station. By utilizing the data link layer of EtherCAT to handle data for file transmission, it ensures the integrity and accuracy of file transfers, providing strong support for the maintenance, upgrading, monitoring, and management of devices. In an EtherCAT industrial … Read more
In response to many teachers reporting that the makeU device, especially during competitions, experiences shutdowns when reading, leading to a poor user experience. To improve this situation, the makeU device has undergone a firmware upgrade. Let’s take a look at the specific operation process for the firmware upgrade. 1. Download the firmware upgrade software Download … Read more
During a business trip to a new energy factory, I was tasked with upgrading the firmware to resolve a bug. The microcontroller needed to have a .hex file reprogrammed, but the product was already sealed, making it impossible to open. Therefore, I had to use the CAN bus to update the firmware via a Bootloader. … Read more
1. Background Significance To address the after-sales maintenance issue of frequently disassembling product enclosures and upgrading on-site by professionals, the method ofIAP firmware upgrades is often adopted. Although this method solves the after-sales maintenance problem, it requires the embedded system to have interfaces such as serial ports, USB, and network ports, relying on computers, U … Read more
Sometimes, for various reasons, we need to upgrade the system, such as when the old version is no longer maintained, has many vulnerabilities, or some software requires the latest version of the system. If there are no important software and data in the current system, the simplest way is to format the SD card and … Read more
Do you still have a Xiaomi Mi 5? The one gathering dust in your drawer can now be upgraded to Android 11. Thanks to the work of XDA developers in Spain, after flashing the latest LineageOS 18.0 system, the Xiaomi Mi 5 will be upgraded to Android 11. The Xiaomi Mi 5 is a flagship … Read more
I predict that in the future, the IoT (Internet of Things) embedded operating system will be dominated by FreeRTOS. Please see the following analysis. I Major Upgrade of FreeRTOS The reason for writing this article is that this upgrade is different, it can be called a “major upgrade“. If you have been using FreeRTOS for … Read more