⬆️Upgrading Firmware

Overview

This page will discuss how to upgrade the firmware on your robot radio.

Instructions

1

Download The Latest Firmware

Before you begin, download a copy of the latest firmware to your computer.

2

Configure Your Computer

There are two options to configure your computer:

DHCP

If the configuring computer has it's network interface configured to obtain an IP address via DHCP, the computer will be able to reach the VH-109 device at 10.XX.YY.1 (Client/STA mode) or 10.XX.YY.4 (AP mode).

VH-109's programmed at the factory are configured to team #1 in Client/STA mode, setting the IP address to 10.0.1.1.

Network Assistant Tool

Manually Assign Static IP

3

Connect To Your Radio

Create a wired or wireless connection between the computer and the radio.

4

Navigate To The Radio's Configuration Page

Depending on the type of connection, this can be reached one of three ways:

Wired	http://192.168.69.1/
Wireless (DHCP) Factory Default	http://10.0.1.1/
Wireless (DHCP) Team Number Previously Set	http://10.XX.YY.1/

Radios running firmware >1.1.0 (released 02/04/2024) include an mDNS responder. The radio can also be reached at http://radio.local/

5

Select Firmware File

Select the firmware file from your computer.

6

Enter Checksum

Enter the checksum located on the firmware release page for the corresponding version you're upgrading to.

7

Click Upload

When you're ready to start the upgrade process, click upload.

8

Wait Until Finished

The upgrade process should take about 2-3 minutes to complete. DO NOT power cycle the radio while it's upgrading.

Wait for the upgrade process to finish. You can tell the upgrade is complete when the PWR light is solid and the SYS light is slowly blinking at 1 Hz.