Secret Labs Netduino Go Board Firmware 4.2.2.1 Download

Posted at April 29, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Secret Labs Netduino Go Board Firmware 4.2.2.1 Description

This firmware includes the following updates:

1. Bug fix: SPI clock 'idle high' setting now supported

This update also includes the previous updates:

1. Netduino Go USB Name is now "Netduino", for enhanced compatibility with traditional Netduino projects
2. COM1 (shieldBase.SerialPorts.COM1) is now available for use on Shield Base
3. Now compatible with legacy SecretLabs AnalogInput and PWM classes (requires 4.2.2 SDK)
4. New: more reliable rebooting during deployment
5. Pushbutton now works as reset button (unless used as GPIO)
6. Bug fix: flash deployment should now work consistently
7. Bug fixes: to support Ambient Light, SD Card, and Ethernet modules
8. 4.2.1 SDK: RgbLed.SetColor(...) now supports arguments of type 'double'.
9. New GoBus feature: SerialPort support (COM2/COM3 on Shield Base)
10. New GoBus feature: SPI support (SPI1 on Shield Base)
11. New GoBus feature: InterruptPort (pins D0, D2-D13 on Shield Base)
12. GoBus enhancement: GoBus packets can now span multiple frames
13. GoBus bug fix: single-frame window now enforced for asynchronous events
14. Added preliminary support for GoBus 1.5 beta
15. GoBus 1.5 now supports Virtual I/O from any thread (including events)

To find the current version of your Netduino firmware:

1. Go to the Start Menu > Programs > Microsoft .NET Micro Framework 4.2 > Tools
2. Run MFDeploy.exe. Be careful to run MFDeploy.exe and not MFDeploy.exe.config (as file extensions are hidden by default)
3. Plug your Netduino into your PC using a Micro USB cable.
4. In the Device section at top, select USB instead of Serial. Your Netduino should appear in the drop-down; if not, select it.
5. Select the Target menu, Device Capabilities option.
6. In the output box, find the "SolutionReleaseInfo.solutionVersion" value. This is your firmware version.

To flash this firmware:

1. Detach your Netduino
2. Press and hold your Netduino's pushbutton while plugging it in via USB; this will put it in bootloader mode.
3. Erase the firmware on your Netduino using the STDFU Tester v3.0.1 application
> a. Select the "Protocol" tab
> b. Press the "Create from Map" button
> c. Select the "Erase" radio button option
> d. Press the "Go" button
> e. Wait for erase process to complete
4. Flash the attached .DFU file using the ST DfuSe Demonstrator v3.0.2 application (included with STDFU Tester)
> a. Locate the "Upgrade or Verify Action" pane (bottom-right pane)
> b. Press "Choose..." and select the attached DFU file
> c. Check the "Verify after download" option
> d. Press "Upgrade". It will take a few minutes to update your Netduino.
> e. Detach and reattach your Netduino (power cycle) or press "Leave DFU mode" 

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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