NXT-MSC Controller Firmware Upgrade

NXT-MSC Controller Firmware Upgrade

1.0 Introduction 

The following steps explain how to upgrade the firmware on an NXT-MSC or NXT-MSC controller via the Borealis user interface.


2.0 Check if the Controller Needs a Firmware Upgrade

  1. Once you have the controller(s) online, open live events via the last menu option on the left.
  2. Scroll down the list of events that are generated when the controller initially comes online.
  3. Look for a 'Controller Firmware Needs Upgrade Event'. This controller will require a firmware upgrade.

    Firmware upgrade required messageFirmware upgrade required message in live events


  4. Next, click on the Controllers menu option on the left.
  5. The controller list will appear.
  6. Click the Action drop-down menu on the right and select Flash.

    Select flash from menuSelect Flash from the Actions menu

  7. The controller firmware dialog box will appear. 
  8. Click the down-arrow and the most up-to-date firmware will be available.
  9. Select the new firmware file and then click the SAVE button.

    Select the latest firmwareSelect latest firmware from firmware version list

  10. The new controller firmware will be sent to the controller.
  11. Live events will display firmware upgrade started and firmware upgrade complete events.

    Firmware Upgrade CompleteFirmware upgrade complete message in live events