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Expand Up @@ -6,13 +6,13 @@ In the development of this firmware, there are three _types_ of firmware release
These are the "Main" stable releases, which generally have high confidence in being bug free.
Release candidates are released slightly more often, and these are generally perfectly fine for everyday use. These are released early to allow for translation checking and for wonderful people to help spot bugs and regressions.
Finally, there are the "mainline" builds, which are built from the main git branch.
These are built on every change an can be found on the Actions tab (see below).
These are built on every change and can be found on the Actions tab (see below).

### Main release

Main releases are made to the [releases page](https://github.com/Ralim/IronOS/releases).
Download the zip file that matches your model of soldering iron, and extract it.
You then need to use the appropriate file type for your unit, in general Miniware irons are `.hex` and Pinecil is `.bin`.
You then need to use the appropriate file type for your unit, in general Miniware devices need `.hex` and Pinecil need `.bin`.
Flash according to details below

### Bleeding edge / latest
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Once you click on a run, scroll down to the "Artifacts" section and then click on your model to download a zip file.
Then this works the same as a production release (use the correct file).

## Miniware irons (TS100, TS80, TS80P)
## Miniware devices (TS100, TS80, TS80P & MHP30)

This is completely safe, but if it goes wrong just put the .hex file from the [official website](http://www.miniware.com.cn/product-category/soldering-pen/electric-soldering-kit/) onto the unit and you're back to the old firmware. Downloads for the hex files to flash are available on the [releases page.](https://github.com/Ralim/IronOS/releases) The file you want is called _(MODEL)\_EN.hex_ unless you want the translations, they are (MODEL)\__language short name_.hex. Where (MODEL) is either TS100 or TS80.
This is completely safe, but if it goes wrong just put the `.hex` file from the official website ([TS100](https://www.minidso.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=868&extra=page%3D1), [TS80](https://www.minidso.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=3202&extra=page%3D1), [TS80P](https://www.minidso.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=4070&extra=page%3D1) & [MHP30](https://www.minidso.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=4385&extra=page%3D1)) onto the unit and you're back to the old firmware. Downloads for the `.hex` files to flash are available on the [releases page.](https://github.com/Ralim/IronOS/releases) The file you want is called _(MODEL)\_EN.hex_ unless you want the translations, they are (MODEL)\__language short name_.hex. Where (MODEL) is either TS100 or TS80.

Officially the bootloader on the iron only works under Windows (use the built-in File Explorer, as alternative file managers or copy handlers like Teracopy will fail). However, users have reported that it does work under Mac, and can be made to work under Linux _sometimes_. Details over on the [wiki page](https://github.com/Ralim/ts100/wiki/Upgrading-Firmware).
Officially the bootloader on the devices only works under Windows (use the built-in File Explorer, as alternative file managers or copy handlers like Teracopy will fail). However, users have reported that it does work under Mac, and can be made to work under Linux _sometimes_. Details over on the [wiki page](https://github.com/Ralim/ts100/wiki/Upgrading-Firmware).

1. Hold the button closest to the tip, and plug in the USB to the computer.
1. Hold the button closest to the tip (MHP30 the left button on the back), and plug in the USB to the computer.
2. The unit will appear as a USB drive. ( Screen will say `DFU` on it.)
3. Drag the .hex file onto the USB drive.
3. Drag the `.hex` file onto the USB drive.
4. The unit will disconnect and reconnect.
5. The filename will have changed to end in .RDY or .ERR
6. If it ends with .RDY you're done! Otherwise, something went wrong.
7. If it didn't work the first time, try copying the file again without disconnecting the iron, often it will work on the second shot.
8. Disconnect the USB and power up the iron. You're good to go.
5. The filename will have changed to end in *.RDY* or *.ERR*
6. If it ends with *.RDY* you're done! Otherwise, something went wrong.
7. If it didn't work the first time, try copying the file again without disconnecting the device, often it will work on the second shot.
8. Disconnect the USB and power up the device. You're good to go.

For the more adventurous out there, you can also load this firmware onto the device using an SWD programmer.

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# Linux

While in past there were reports of unreliable upgrades, the consensus in [issue 11](https://github.com/Ralim/ts100/issues/11) is that things work mostly as expected in Linux.
While in the past there were reports of unreliable upgrades, the consensus in [issue 11](https://github.com/Ralim/ts100/issues/11) is that things work mostly as expected in Linux.

@awigen has contributed a script [flash_ts100_linux.sh](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Ralim/ts100/master/Flashing/flash_ts100_linux.sh) that works on Ubuntu 16.04 as well as other distros.

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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.
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).

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### Windows

For windows the easiest tool to use is the vendors gui tool from [here](http://www.gd32mcu.com/download/down/document_id/176/path_type/1).
For windows the easiest tool to use is the vendors gui tool from [here](http://www.gd32mcu.com/en/download?kw=GD32+MCU+Dfu+Tool&lan=en).

Should the link break, its called "GD32 MCU Dfu Tool" and can be grabbed from http://www.gd32mcu.com/en/download/.

You will also need the matching drivers from [here](http://www.gd32mcu.com/download/down/document_id/244/path_type/1) installed if you have not used gigadevice parts before.
You will also need the matching drivers from [here](http://www.gd32mcu.com/en/download?kw=GD32+Dfu+Drivers&lan=en) installed if you have not used gigadevice parts before.

These are called "GD32 Dfu Drivers" if the link breaks.

#### Steps:

1. Download both the `GD32 MCU DFU TOOL` and the `Drivers`
1. Install the drivers and open the DFU tool
1. Ignore the prompt to update the tool.
1. Connect pinecil to windows with usb cable while holding down minus button, **screen will be stay blank** but you will hear the noise from windows connecting to it.
1. At the top of the DFU tool, you should see `GD DFU DEVICE 1` appear at the top
1. Change the mode to `Download to device`
1. Select the `open` button in that area of the window and load the `Pinecil_XX.hex` file from the downloaded release
1. Tick the `verify after download` check box
1. Click the OK button at the bottom of the window to run the process
1. After it is complete either click "Leave DFU` or unplug the iron and power cycle it while _not_ holding down the buttons.
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.
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.
8. Tick the `verify after download` check box.
9. Click the OK button at the bottom of the window to run the process.
10. After it is complete either click `Leave DFU` or unplug the iron and power cycle it while _not_ holding down the buttons.

You can also use dfu-util if you wish to set it up, but that is better documented by others when it comes to windows.
You can also use dfu-util if you wish to set it up, but that is better documented by others when it comes to Windows.

### FAQ

#### [Miniware] The file is showing up with the extension `.ERR`

This can occur during the programming process if any of the checks in the bootloader fail. This is often triggered by anti-virus software or using a non-windows host OS.
This can occur during the programming process if any of the checks in the bootloader fail. This is often triggered by anti-virus software or using a non-Windows host OS.

First, try just copying the file a second time.

1. Attach the iron in DFU mode
2. Copy the hex file to the device
3. The device disconnects and connects with the `.ERR` file
4. Copy the same hex file again **DO NOT TRY AND DELETE THE OLD ONE**
5. The device will disconnect and reconnect again
6. The device _should_ now have the `.RDY` file
1. Attach the iron in DFU mode.
2. Copy the `.hex` file to the device.
3. The device disconnects and connects with the `.ERR` file.
4. Copy the same `.hex` file again **DO NOT TRY AND DELETE THE OLD ONE**.
5. The device will disconnect and reconnect again.
6. The device _should_ now have the `.RDY` file.
7. You're done.

If this fails and you are on Mac or Linux reading the wiki page about programming can help. There is also a very long issue thread going through all of the different attempts around this too.

If you are on windows, it's often best to try another computer (friends, work, partners etc).
If you are on Windows, it's often best to try another computer (friends, work, partners etc).

#### [Miniware] Device randomly disconnects or does not show up in DFU mode

First, check the USB cable you are using has the data pins; test it on another device. There are a surprisingly large number of usb-micro cables that are power _only_.
1. heck if the USB cable you are using has the data pins; test it on another device. There are a surprisingly large number of usb-micro cables that are power _only_.

Secondly, try other USB ports. Often different USB controllers will interact with the units differently due to design quirks in the miniware design.
2. Try other USB ports. Often different USB controllers will interact with the units differently due to design quirks in the miniware design.

## [Miniware] Alternative bootloader

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