wiki:Hardware/jCM/dCM3/dUsage

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    Usage

    Installing the CM3

    For installation instructions please see the node assembly wiki page, found here

    UDP

    The software loaded onto the CM3 provides

    HTTP Commands

    All HTTP commands are can be executed by typing the IP of the device with the following command afterward

    /HardOff Turns device off if not already off, command to simulate button press
    /SoftOff Shuts down device by software, non-functional right now, same as HardOff command
    /Reset Issues signal to reset pins on motherboard of host
    /PowerOn Turns device on if not already on

    Physical Interface

    Flashing & Image Recovery

    Required items

    1) Device Installer (Version 4.3.0.2) can be loaded from http://ltxfaq.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/644
    2) Either a NULL MODEM cable or X-Over modem cable - depending on the HW settings on the CM3 board. If one fails try the other. :)
    3) Known good stock image: http://www.orbit-lab.org/attachment/wiki/Hardware/CM/cCM3/Reimage/xport_ar_5_2_0_0_R21.romz or http://www.orbit-lab.org/attachment/wiki/Hardware/CM/cCM3/Reimage/REV_2_2.rom.gz

    Procedure

    In the event the CM3 becomes unresponsive due to firmware corruption, the following steps will re-flash the internal NVRAM with a known, working image:
    1) Download and install Device Installer
    2) Connect serial cable between CM3 and computer with Device Installer
    3) Open Device Installer and navigate to Tools → Advanced → Recover Firmware
    4) When the Serial Port Upgrade Window Pops-up, set Port on PC to the corresponding COM#, select the Device Model: XPort AR A1, check the box to clear flash, and finally for Firmware File select the stock image to re-flash. Click OK.
    5) Once the recovery process begins, physically restart the device according to messages displayed on status window. The device can be physically restarted via the push button on very back of CM3 board.
    Note: after physically restarting the CM3, if the status window does NOT progress then try switching modem cables. See above Required items (2)

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