Updating Firmware

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Updating Firmware

Auto Firmware Update via Binho Mission Control (for installing the latest supported firmware)

If you intend to have the most plug-and-play experience with the Binho Host Adapters, this process allows you to prepare them for use with Mission Control with just a few clicks.

Launch Binho Mission Control: Start up the application after ensuring it's properly installed.
Connect the Host Adapter: Plug in your Binho Nova, Supernova or Pulsar host adapter to your computer.
Navigate to the Connection: Access the Connection menu within the application.
Mount the Host Adapter: Choose your connected device from the list and initialize the connection.

You should see the incompatibility firmware or the recommended update dialogs from here. (If your device connects without any warning, you already have the latest firmware!)

You should see a button in both dialogs prompting "Update Firmware".

Click it to initiate the autoinstall of the latest firmware update:

Important Note:
For the autoupdate to be successful, you must ensure you
Mantain the host adapter connected via USB.
Have a stable internet connection.
Ensure the PC remains powered on.

The app should guide you in the installation process, and once it is done, click "OK" to close the dialog.

In some cases, if your firmware version is not the latest, you may still be able to use it within the app, although you will be prompted to update to the newest version. Suppose you decide to keep using the app nonetheless. In that case, you may update to the latest firmware version later by using the "Update Firmware" button below the device data table of the connected device:

Manual Firmware Update via Binho Mission Control (for specific firmware versions)

Ensuring your Binho host adapter operates with the latest capabilities is crucial. With Binho Mission Control, updating your firmware is streamlined, and here's how:

Launch Binho Mission Control: Start up the application after ensuring it's properly installed.
Connect the Host Adapter: Plug in your Binho Nova, Supernova or Pulsar host adapter to your computer.
Navigate to the Connection: Access the Connection menu within the application.
Mount the Host Adapter: Choose your connected device from the list and initialize connection.
Access Bootloader Mode: On the right side of the interface, click the "ENTER BOOTLOADER MODE" button. The host adapter will transition to a mode that’s ready to receive new firmware.
Transfer the Firmware: Drag and drop or copy/paste the firmware file onto the device, just as you would with a standard USB storage device.
Firmware Verification: Post-update, it's good practice to ensure the firmware version on the host adapter reflects the recent update. This can usually be checked within the device information section.

Remember, regular updates equip your device with the newest functionalities and security patches. Make it a habit!

Firmware Update via script

Alternatively, you can update the firmware using the following Pyhton script:

# Import Python package
from BinhoSupernova.Supernova import Supernova
from BinhoSupernova.commands.definitions import *

# Define on event callback.
def callback(response, sys_message):
    if response:
        print(response)
    if sys_message:
        print(sys_message)

# Connect to Supernova device.
supernova = Supernova()
supernova.open()
supernova.onEvent(callback_func=callback)

# Request to enter in boot mode
supernova.enterBootMode(0)

To run this script you need an installed version of the BinhoSupernova package (for more information please reach out to supernova@binho.io). After running the script, follow steps 6 and 7 of the previous guide.

Firmware Releases

Binho Supernova

Latest Stable Version 3.2.0 (Compatible with Binho Mission Control 2.15.2)

Binho Pulsar