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[Chris Walker]

Replaced by Netduino Plus firmware v4.2.0 RC1.

[Stefan]

Version: 4.2.0 BETA 1 (version 4.2.0.0 b1)
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NetduinoPlusFirmware_v4.1.1.0_Beta1.zip (423.51K)

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[Chris Walker]

Something went wrong?

How funny. The build process is automated, but the "zip file naming" process is not. Apparently I need to pay more attention to filenames at 4 in the morning

For those of you who grabbed the file, it was the v4.2 beta 1 firmware. I've updated the filename now

Thanks for pointing this out Stefan!

Chris

[Justinius]

There was talk about having UDP broadcast support in upcoming releases. The thread talking says you still need to manually apply patches to the firmware. Is that still the case?

[Chris Walker]

There was talk about having UDP broadcast support in upcoming releases. The thread talking says you still need to manually apply patches to the firmware. Is that still the case?

Not 100% sure. There are a lot of bug fixes in .NET MF 4.2, including networking bugfixes.

If it's not fixed, we can apply Pascal's patch in the final version of the Netduino v4.2 firmware.

Chris

[Justinius]

Not 100% sure. There are a lot of bug fixes in .NET MF 4.2, including networking bugfixes.

If it's not fixed, we can apply Pascal's patch in the final version of the Netduino v4.2 firmware.

Chris

Are those patches in the v4.1.1 firmware already?

[elettrozero]

Are those patches in the v4.1.1 firmware already?

Hi, I tested that feature and is not included; plus, reading the doc for porting MF, there is a way of making a multicast service / join modifying the firmware, which is probably better than implementing it in managed code.

[mikepo]

Does this 4.2.0 Beta 1 also contain the memory enhancements mentioned here: Netduino Plus update: 50% more RAM ?

[Chris Walker]

Does this 4.2.0 Beta 1 also contain the memory enhancements mentioned here: Netduino Plus update: 50% more RAM ?

Not yet, although we'll be adding that in soon, perhaps with some nice diagnostics features that KodeDaemon put together.

Chris

[Valkyrie-MT]

Not 100% sure. There are a lot of bug fixes in .NET MF 4.2, including networking bugfixes.

If it's not fixed, we can apply Pascal's patch in the final version of the Netduino v4.2 firmware.

Chris

Yup, looks like netbios is not working with .NET MF 4.2 either (used the code that works in the emulator). Chris, I'd love to see Pascal's mods in the next Beta. Let's kick the tires and try it out... That's what Betas are for!

-Valkyrie-MT

[Dixon]

Hi, I upgraded my N+ to 4.2, but only ER_CONFIG and ER_FLASH files. Is it neccesary to upgrade the TinyBooterDecompressor.bin as well? If so, this is only done with SAM-BA, right? What happens if the TinyBooter is not upgraded but the TinyCLR is? As a (i think unrelated) question, I'm observing the TinyCLR is taking very long to start up some times (up to 30 secs) with and without the Eth cable connected. I'm using fixed IP. What could be wrong? Thanks in advance, Carlos.

[Chris Walker]

I upgraded my N+ to 4.2, but only ER_CONFIG and ER_FLASH files. Is it neccesary to upgrade the TinyBooterDecompressor.bin as well? If so, this is only done with SAM-BA, right? What happens if the TinyBooter is not upgraded but the TinyCLR is?

As a (i think unrelated) question, I'm observing the TinyCLR is taking very long to start up some times (up to 30 secs) with and without the Eth cable connected. I'm using fixed IP. What could be wrong?

For significant updates to the .NET MF (like 4.1 to 4.2), I'd recommend updating TinyBooter before flashing the new firmware.

TinyCLR shouldn't take more than 2-3 seconds to boot... While you're waiting for it to start, what happens if you PING your device from MFDeploy? Does it return "TinyBooter"? Nothing?

Chris

[Dixon]

While you're waiting for it to start, what happens if you PING your device from MFDeploy? Does it return "TinyBooter"? Nothing?

Pinging... Error: No response from device

Then TinyBooter after some time. The weak thing is that "netduinoPlus_NetduinoPlus" appears in the combo immediately after I connect it

[Chris Walker]

Pinging... Error: No response from device

Then TinyBooter after some time. The weak thing is that "netduinoPlus_NetduinoPlus" appears in the combo immediately after I connect it

Curious. Try erasing your Netduino Plus completely and flashing both the bootloader and Netduino firmware on there.

If that doesn't fix things, we'll start testing things with the Ethernet cable plugged and unplugged, etc. It might be a glitch in the new networking bugfixes from the NETMF 4.2 beta.

Thanks for testing these out!

Chris

[Dixon]

I will continue testing in deep tomorrow, but after flashing the TinyBooter it seems to work like a charm!! As I tought TinyBooter was only intended to boot the TinyCLR I thought it was not neccesary to upgrade it. Now I know something more Thanks Carlos.

[Corey Green]

I attempted to upgrade my NetDuino Plus with the latest firmware upgrade. I can ping the device, but it's saying "Unable to connect to TinyBooter!" I tried flashing everything. When I do a Delpoy using the Deployment Tool I get a "Error: No response from device" error message. It displays that when it's get to the Connecting to TinyBooter.. Dont know what to do at this point. Would like to get it back up and running or even back to it's original firmware. The firmware displaying is 4.1.1.0 b1 Please help!

[Stefan]

I attempted to upgrade my NetDuino Plus with the latest firmware upgrade. I can ping the device, but it's saying "Unable to connect to TinyBooter!" I tried flashing everything. When I do a Delpoy using the Deployment Tool I get a "Error: No response from device" error message. It displays that when it's get to the Connecting to TinyBooter..

Hi Corey,

Welcome to the Netduino community!
Which firmware did you try to flash onto it? There are several currently in beta, but the last stable release is Netduino Plus Firmware v4.1.0 (update 6)

With "I tried flashing everything", did you follow the steps of both the TinyBooterDecompressor and the firmware?

[Corey Green]

Hi Corey,

Welcome to the Netduino community!
Which firmware did you try to flash onto it? There are several currently in beta, but the last stable release is Netduino Plus Firmware v4.1.0 (update 6)

With "I tried flashing everything", did you follow the steps of both the TinyBooterDecompressor and the firmware?

Actually I downloaded the 2.0 Beta. Not I didnt see that TinyBooterDecompressor step. I will try that and let you know. THanks.

[Stefan]

Actually I downloaded the 2.0 Beta. Not I didnt see that TinyBooterDecompressor step. I will try that and let you know. THanks.

4.2 beta should work offcause, but if you experience any issues, keep in mind it's still in beta state

[Corey Green]

4.2 beta should work offcause, but if you experience any issues, keep in mind it's still in beta state

Wow, that worked!

Thanks for your help.