Getting into Bootloader mode for firmware update

[Fatlimey]

The data on Sourceforge weren't updated yet and I don't know how to connect the LED for the MIDI beat clock with the pin of TLC5928. I guess it is the pin 22, but can you please confirm my estimation or update the data on sourceforge?

It's PD0 on the AT90USB162, that's pin #6.

[Muffinman]

Thanks, now it works! Pin 22 of TLC5928 is the serial data output.

[Jason Cerna]

For those of you interested in getting into the bootloader mode faster, you can solder two microswitches on the board. This method was mentioned in another sticky.

An alternative method is to solder two microswitches to the spaces
available at the top-left of the PCB. Pressing the Reset button will act
as if the USB cable was removed then connected again, while holding
down both buttons will immediately drop the device into Bootloader
Mode without the need to hold down the 4-corners key pattern. If you
think you are going to be doing a lot of programming with the Midifighter
I would highly recommend adding these switches, simply for the
convenience factor.

I used two direct mount switches from radio shack. These are small enough so you can get your fingers on both switches when the MF is assembled.

[photojojo]

Maybe I'll go visit the shack tomorrow. I want to do the LED mod anyway.

[Set_for_Stun]

For those of you interested in getting into the bootloader mode faster, you can solder two microswitches on the board. This method was mentioned in another sticky.



I used two direct mount switches from radio shack. These are small enough so you can get your fingers on both switches when the MF is assembled.

So radioshack you say?

[Jason Cerna]

like the bag says. 5mm tact switch. no wires needed. you solder the terminals directly onto the board.

[Set_for_Stun]

thank you sooo much

*ragarding my other post*

i bought these buttons and had a friend solder it and BAM! im back to beat mashing

thanks again for your help
Much obliged!

[dsharps]

SAVED MY MIDIFIGHTER! Thanks guys!

[danielriosrendon]

when i try getting into bootloader it shows the LED display but in the MFUpdate application it says failed to recognize midifighter in bootloading mode....??? what am i doing wrong?

[photojojo]

when i try getting into bootloader it shows the LED display but in the MFUpdate application it says failed to recognize midifighter in bootloading mode....??? what am i doing wrong?

You shouldn't be getting any lights

The midifighter should now be in bootloader mode, please note this method does not result in any particular LED pattern so do not expect anything to change visually.

Are you sure there's good contact where you're putting the wires in?