Coding Board Firmware Upgrade

Online Upgrade

Preparation

  1. Software Preparation

  2. Upgrade website: https://update.icrobot.cn/
    (Recommended browsers: Chrome or Microsoft Edge)

  3. Hardware Preparation

ICBlocks Coding Board x1

USB-C Data Cables x2

ICLink 2.0 Upgrade Tool x1

Upgrade Steps

?? Toggle the switch on the ICLink 2.0 to the SWD/Forward position.

??Connect the ICLink 2.0 to the ICBlocks coding board using one USB-C cable, then connect the ICLink 2.0 to your PC via USB using the second USB-C cable.

?? Once connected, the coding board’s indicator light will show a charging status.

?? Open the firmware upgrade platform in Chrome or Microsoft Edge, and select the ICBlocks Series from the left panel.

?? Locate the ICBlocks Coding Board on the right panel. Expand the dropdown list to view available firmware upgrades.

?? Choose the desired firmware version and click Upgrade.

?? Wait for the page to display “Upgrade Successful.” Observe the blue indicator light on the ICLink 2.0 for confirmation of completion.

?? Power on the upgraded coding board by pressing the Start and Power buttons.

⑨Connect the Coding Board to the ICBlocks Calibration and Debugging Tool.

?? On the Home Interface of the software, check the device connection status at the bottom to verify the firmware version. Firmware versions below 1.3.1 do not support software version checking.

Local Upgrade

Preparation

  1. Software Preparation

  2. Firmware download link: [Click Here]

  3. Hardware Preparation

ICBlocks Coding Board x1

USB-C Data Cable x1

ICLink 1.0 Upgrade Tool x1

Upgrade Steps

?? Connect the ICLink 1.0 to the ICBlocks Coding Board using the USB-C cable, then connect the ICLink 1.0 to your PC via USB.

?? Open File Explorer and check for a drive labeled “ICRobot.”

?? Use your browser to navigate to the firmware download platform via the provided link and download the desired firmware.

?? Extract the downloaded ZIP file and copy the firmware file to the “ICRobot” drive. Ensure the drive contains only the “DETAILS.TXT” file. If a “FAIL.TXT” file appears, reconnect the ICLink 1.0 to the USB port and repeat the process.

⑤Wait for the copying to complete and observe the green indicator light on the ICLink 1.0 for confirmation of completion.

?? Power on the upgraded coding board by pressing the Start and Power buttons.

⑦Connect the coding board to the ICBlocks Calibration and Debugging Tool.

⑧On the Home Interface of the software, check the device connection status at the bottom to verify the firmware version. Firmware versions below 1.3.1 do not support software version checking.