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Software and Support
Basics
Connecting Pixy2 to…
Pixy2 Modes / Programs
Software and Support
Pixy2 uses a ROM-based algorithm to upload new firmware into flash memory over USB, which makes Pixy2 “unbrickable” - that is, you will always be able to recover Pixy2 from an unsuccessful firmware upload or a “bad” version of firmware.
Start like this:
Now do these steps (please):
Wait for the driver to finish installing, which shouldn't require any actions on your part, just some waiting.
You should get the New Hardware Wizard
Click on “No, not this time” and then “Next”. In the next dialog, *click on “Install the software automatically” and then “Next”.
The driver will then be installed. Wait for this to finish before continuing.
No special steps need to be taken.
In the PixyMon command/status window (at the bottom of the PixyMon window) you should see the message “Pixy programming state detected”. If you don't see this message, the drivers may still be installing. Just wait a little more.
Then a file selection dialog will appear. Browse to your new firmware file (it's a .hex file) and select it, then press OK. Pixy2 will then take the new program and write it into its flash memory. It's quick – it only takes 5 seconds or so. When it's done uploading the new firmware will start running.
You're done!
The next time you upload firmware, the drivers will be installed, so you just need to initiate firmware upload mode by holding down the button while plugging in the USB cable.