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## Pinecil (Pine64)
The MCU used in the Pinecil supports usb-dfu.
The MCU used in the Pinecil supports usb-dfu. Reference Pine64 [Wiki](https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/Pinecil).
There is the nice gui [Pinecil Firmware Updater](https://github.com/pine64/pinecil-firmware-updater/releases). In the event that this tool is unavailable or otherwise does not meet your needs, the below process may be used to update the firmware.
There is the nice gui [Pinecil Firmware Updater](https://github.com/pine64/pinecil-firmware-updater/releases). It works in several types of OS, i.e. Windows/Mac. If your OS is not currently supported by the Updater or it does not meet your needs, the below manual process may be used to update the firmware.
To enter DFU mode, hold the button at the back of the iron while connecting to usb over usb-c.
To enter DFU mode, long hold the (-) button at the back of the iron, then connect to usb over usb-c.
Generally all usb controllers work, but some hubs have issues so avoiding hubs may be best.
Once the device is connected while holding the button, the screen will stay **off**.
This is normal, and then you can use the appropriate tool to load the `.hex` or `.bin` file as per your OS.
You can also refer to the Pine64 [Wiki](https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/Pinecil).
Release the (-) button after ~10 seconds. The screen will stay **off/black** to indicate the Pinecil is in DFU mode. This is normal.
Then use the appropriate tool per you specific OS to load the `.dfu` file onto the Pinecil.
### Linux and Mac
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1. Download both the `GD32 MCU DFU TOOL` and the `Drivers`.
2. Install the drivers and open the DFU tool.
3. Ignore the prompt to update the tool.
4. Connect the Pinecil to a Windows PC via USB cable while holding down the minus button, **screen will stay blank** but you will hear the noise from Windows connecting to it.
4. While holding down the minus button, Connect the Pinecil to a Windows PC via USB cable. The **screen will stay blank** but you will hear the beep from Windows connecting to it.
5. At the top of the DFU tool, you should see `GD DFU DEVICE 1` appear.
6. Change the mode to `Download to device`.
7. Select the `open` button in that area of the window and load the `Pinecil_XX.hex` file from the downloaded release.