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    How to Update Firmware for mTiny

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    This article applies to mTiny (including Tap pen).

     

    Please Note：

    1. Please do not format the mTiny disk in macOS to avoid any damage to the product. We recommend to update it via Windows computer if possible.
    2. There are separate firmware versions for both the mTiny robot and the Tap Pen. If you want update the firmware of the remote pen together, you need to pair the robot with the Tap pen. Even if the pairing is unsuccessful, you can update robot first separately, and try to pair it with the Tap pen again and repeat the update process.

     

    Operation Procedures

    Step 1: Preparation

    1. Prepare a computer and the USB cable that comes with the product.
    2. Keep both the robot and the tap pen with more than 50% power.

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    A computer with USB ports 

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    USB cable in the product package

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    Paired mTiny with the tap pen controller
    (each with at least 50% battery level)

     

    Step 2: Download Correct Firmware Package

    Select and download the corresponding firmware package according to the version of mTiny.

    Different versions
    Kit Name
    How to Distinguish
    Corresponding firmware

     

     

    C-end version (Home version)
    mTiny Coding Kit
    No color markers slot on the bottom of the robot
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    V28.01.006.002.t1
    mtiny_update_sdcard_english_28.01.006.002.t1
    B-end version (Education version)
    mTiny Discover Kit
    （with old black motherboard）
    No SN label on bottom of robot
    20241202-145214.jpg
    V28.01.006.002.t1
    mtiny_update_sdcard_english_28.01.006.002.t1
    mTiny Discover Kit
    （with new green motherboard）
    Has SN code label on bottom of robot
    20241202-145222.jpg
    V28.01.008.002.t1
    manufacture_sdcard_english_28.01.008.002.t1

     

    Step 3: Connect Successfully

    1. Connect the mTiny to your computer via the original USB cable. Make sure to connect the mTiny using the end with the mTiny robot icon.
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    1. The computer will recognize the mTiny disk after the USB connection is successful. Please open it and you will see a folder named “system”.

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    Step 4: Remove Old Firmware and Add New

    1. Right-click on the folder “system” and select “Delete” to delete the folder.
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    1. Decompress the firmware package downloaded in “Step 2”, find the “system” folder and “audio_mcu_firmware.MVA” file in the extracted directory. Copy and paste the folder and file directly into the mTiny disk. 
    PS: The firmware package of version 28.01.008.002.t1 only contains the "system" File folder, so just copy it.
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    Step 5: Disconnect the Device and Start Updating

    1. Click “Eject Removable Disk” to disconnect the data connection and unplug the USB cable from the mTiny robot.
    2. Restart the robot to begin the update. During the upgrade process, the mTiny display will show a logo that the upgrade is in progress. When the upgrade is successful, the mTiny display will show the “✔” logo and make a “hi” sound, then the side will light up green.
    Note: If the above phenomenon does not occur, it means that the firmware upgrade is most likely unsuccessful.
    Updating Updating Successful
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    Still Need Help?

    If you still have questions or other needs, please feel free to contact the Makeblock support team service@makeblock.com !
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