diff --git a/Documentation/Flashing.md b/Documentation/Flashing.md index de56298a..3a32cc86 100644 --- a/Documentation/Flashing.md +++ b/Documentation/Flashing.md @@ -88,18 +88,15 @@ Check the extension of your firmware, it should be `.RDY` now. ## 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 @@ -137,7 +134,7 @@ These are called "GD32 Dfu Drivers" if the link breaks. 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.