Data Sheet

dS2824

dS2824 User Manual v3.01

Loading the application firmware

If your module does not flash the blue LED three times on power-up, you will need to update

the system firmware and load the application program. These instructions should also be

followed if you want to update your firmware to the latest version or even revert to an earlier

version.

You need to download the dScript programming environment from here:

http://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/files/dScriptPublish.php

PC requirements

Windows 7 or later, Linux or MAC OS X

USB port to program the module.

The dScript IDE is supplied as a zip file that can be download and unzipped into a temporary

folder, inside the temporary folder will be four folders:

Installation

USBdriver

Examples

Documentation

Go to the Installation directory and click “setup” to install the dScript IDE, if you have already

installed a previous version you will need to uninstall it before installing the new one.

The USBdriver folder contains the USB com port driver for the modules.

Copy the Examples directory to a convenient location on your computer, it contains both

dScript source code examples and associated web pages, one of which is the application

firmware you will need.

In this order:

1. Start from this position:

a. dScript Editor closed down.

b. dS2824 not connected or powered.

2. Power-up the dS2824.

3. Hold down the reset button for a couple of seconds until the red LED comes on. This

indicates the module is in boot-loader mode.

4. Connect the USB lead to the PC. If windows wants a driver, point it to the USB driver

folder and install the driver from there.