General / mini Series / mini-pro v3 - Updating
Updating Firmware - mini-pro v3
Applies to
mini-pro v3
Overview
From the v3 edition of mini-pro, updating the device to the latest firmware is easy and straight forward using the built in menu.
Prior editions of mini-pro require downloadable files that run must be run from a USB drive.
Process
- Connect mini-pro v3 to an internet connected router/switch.
- Press the "M" button on the front panel to enter the menu interface.
- Tap SETTINGS then IP Setting to review the connection settings. Unless there you are familar with how to set manual IP addresses, in most cases simply enable DHCP (and scroll down to SAVE) to get an automatic IP address for the mini-pro.
- Press "M" to get back to the SETTINGS menu then tap Update.
- The device will check the RGBlink update server for new device firmware.
- If a firmware update is available the device will show New Version Available-Tap Download and Update to start the update process. Be sure to keep the device on and wait for the update process to finish. On completion of the update the device will automatically restart.
- To confirm update has been completed (or to confirm that the device is on the latest release, press "M" goto tothe SETTINGS then UPDATE menu to check for update status/availability.
Troubleshooting
In some situations it may be necessary to reset the device manually to clear custom settings.
- Push "M" button, Tap SETTINGS then enter the Reset menu. Do the factory reset which can take several minutes. The device will restart following reset. Note carefully that all settings includng IP addresses are cleared during a reset.
References
- Upgrade Guide: https://youtu.be/Wdd_hbJRIQM