I got lucky and found a 2020 Woodworker 32x32 that had never been opened. I have just cut the paper tape on the outside and checked the parts.
I’m sure the controller is from 2020 timeframe and out of date firmware wise.
I’m wondering: Do I have to actually build the machine to update the firmware
OR
Can I bring the contoller into my office where I have WIRED INTERNET access, plug up the controller to the network and update the firmware that way without having the motors hooked up to the controller?
I’m computer literate, been a CS with 3 major computer companies in the past 45 years.
But some things I actually need to ask about before I screw them up.
Thanks in advance.
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you could update the controller without building the machine or you can build the whole machine and then upgrade the controller later you don’t have to do it via Wi-Fi updates can be done via USB stick off-line
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Went to the storage building today and brought the controller and 7" screen to the house. The initial firmware version was 1.0.2. First bootup I couldn’t it to recognize the network, didn’t see the wifi. It did see the wired network and had a local ip address, but I couldn’t get it to go outside to a website.
I downloaded the 1.6.4 update to a thumbdrive and plugged it in. I wasn’t sure if it would see it or not. But when I did the upload. the file structure popped up and file was there. Clicked on it and it took about a minute to run the update. When it finished I was able to check updates on the web, configure my network and wifi, rebooted and then did another update from the web.
Then I pinged it from my Mac to verify it was actually on my network.
All in all, I think it was a very good day.
Thanks for the help.
Now to get it to my building and build the machine (and order some upgrades).
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