From f37a1c210e9f156052a5ff57741bf985de988271 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Maurice Makaay Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:48:31 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Some small fixups to the flashing docs. --- doc/flashing.md | 20 ++++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/flashing.md b/doc/flashing.md index e02336b..e5bdab8 100644 --- a/doc/flashing.md +++ b/doc/flashing.md @@ -31,6 +31,8 @@ warranty. Perhaps you will destroy your lamp and your computer. ## Opening the lamp, to expose the PCB +*Tip: you can click on all images from below to view them in full size.* + Remove the rubber pads from the botton of the lamp, to get access to 4 screws that attach the bottom to the rest of the lamp. @@ -136,7 +138,7 @@ find another way to attach `GPIO0` to ground. Some options: some other options, but if you only need to do the initial backup and firmware flash of the lamp, then this can be all that you need. Remove the lead after flashing is done, otherwise the lamp won't boot in normal mode. - [example image](images/13_connect_to_serial_with_soldered_gnd.jpg) + [example image](images/13_connect_to_serial_with_soldered_gnd.jpg) (photo by @erwinschoonhoven) In the following images, you will see the first solution, using a breadboard. @@ -241,12 +243,22 @@ reconnect the power to boot into the new ESPHome firmware. +The lamp should now be operational using the new firmware. + + + From here on, it is possible to flash the lamp OTA (over the air, which means that the firmware is uploaded over WiFi) from ESPHome. Therefore, it -is now time to tuck away or remove those soldered wires and add the bottom -cover back on. +is now time to tuck away or remove those soldered wires. + +Because I want to keep them around for future use, I tuck them away, making +sure that the connectors don't touch each other or the board. + + + +The bottom cover can now be put back on. The lamp is ready for use. - + ## Troubleshooting flash