Flash Konnected firmware

Flash using the Konnected Flash Tool

We’ve created a downloadable flash tool for Windows and Mac to make flashing very easy. Follow these steps to flash the latest firmware and software to your device:

1. Download and install the CH340 device driver for your operating system. This allows your computer to communicate with the NodeMCU module via a USB connection. CH340 driver for Windows CH340 driver for Mac
2. Download the Konnected Flash Tool for your operating system. Konnected Flash Tool for Windows (64 bit) Konnected Flash Tool for Windows (32 bit) Konnected Flash Tool for Mac
3. Download the firmware  .bin file and filesystem .img file from the latest Konnected GitHub release. Or, if you are flashing a beta or pre-release firmware, navigate to the desired branch on the Konnected GitHub project and look for the .bin and .img files in the firmware directory.
4. Disconnect the power first, then remove the NodeMCU WiFi module from the wiring base. Plug the WiFi module to your computer using a data quality micro-USB cable.
5. Launch the Konnected Flash Tool that you downloaded in step 2 and select the device port from the USB Serial port drop-down list. On Mac it’s something like /dev/cu.wchusbserial1410 and on Windows something like COM3 (the numbers at the end may be different on your system).
   
   Check your cableIf a serial port doesn’t show up in the drop-down box, check your USB cable. Make sure it’s a high quality cable that is capable of transmitting data.
   
6. Click Browse next to Firmware image and Filesystem image and locate the files in the firmware directory of the Konnected release that you downloaded in step 3. The files should be clearly labeled firmware and filesystem.
7. Click Flash Now to begin flashing. The process only takes about a minute and you can watch the progress in the Console output.
8. Once you see Done. printed in the console output, it’s safe to unplug the WiFi module. Replace it into your wiring base and reconnect the power.
9. Follow these instructions to re-sync your device settings from your home automation hub.