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== REV Hardware Client ==
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Individual Updates
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* See above

Latest revision as of 10:15, 2 September 2023

Reference

The FIRST Tech Challenge software requires that the minimal version used to run the program is 9.0. This includes the apps and software development tools.

Robot Controller and Driver Station App - Rules <RS05> or <RS06> may require initial installation of the software, or updates throughout the season. Teams receiving the Driver Hub or Control Hub for the first time should install the most recent version of the software.

If using Windows 10 or greater, to install the most current version the software, please visit the following link: https://docs.revrobotics.com/rev-hardware-client/

For all other platforms, the required versions of both Android applications can be found here: https://github.com/FIRST-Tech-Challenge/FtcRobotController/tags

Instructions for installing or updating required software, regardless of the operating system used, can be found here: https://ftc-docs.firstinspires.org/en/latest/ftc_sdk/updating/index.html

Today's Date

September 01, 2023

Updating a Control Hub

Control Hub Power Up

  • Slim Battery connected to Control Hub
  • Powered up - wait for green led
  • Plug USB-A to USB-C to laptop

Windows Laptop

On my FTCTrainingBot 01 (OrRAS01-RC)

  • Connect to internet
  • Run REV Hardware Client app
  • Press "Check for Updates" button
    • Control Hub Operation System 1.1.2 => 1.1.3
    • Robot Controler App 7.1 => 8.2
    • Hub Firmware 1.8.2 (up-to-date)
    • August xx, 2023 release

REV Hardware Client

Individual Updates

  • Select the device to update
  • Software version status displays
  • Select "Update" button under "Control Hub Operating System"
    • takes a while to initiate (watch circle in dialogue)
    • Control Hub eventually reboots
    • Green dialogue box displaces "Operating System update complete"
  • Select "Update" button under "Robot Control App"
    • above process repeats
    • "Firmware" was up-to-date

Backup Files

  • Select "Backup and REstore" tab
  • Select "Backup Files" button
  • Green "Config files and code backed up" dialog displayed and disappears

Updating a Driver Hub

Driver Hub Power Up

  • Powered up - wait for green led
  • Plug USB-A to USB-C to laptop

Windows Laptop

On my FTCTrainingBot 01 (OrRAS01-RC)

  • See instructions above
  • Press "Check for Updates" button
    • Driver Hub Operation System 1.2.0 (up-to-date)
    • Driver Station App 7.1 => 8.2
    • August xx, 2023 release

REV Hardware Client

Individual Updates

  • See above