Firmware Update of ZB-Stick with Windows 10

Modified on Thu, 24 Feb, 2022 at 6:33 AM

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These instructions show you how to update the firmware of the ZB-Stick.

A firmware update of the ZB-Stick is always at your own risk. We accept no liability for any loss of data due to damage to the stick during or as a result of the update. Please only use the firmware file provided here. This has been tested and approved by us.

Requirements:

POPP ZB-Stick
PC with Windows 10

Installing Python 3.9

Check whether a Python version is available on your PC. You can find this in the Windows Settings Apps & Features.
Uninstall all old versions of Python.
Open the Microsoft Store, search for and install Python 3.9.

Find COM Port

Connect the ZB-Stick to the USB port of your PC.
Open the device manager
Search for COM & LPT
Check which port is behind the USB-SERIAL CH340 (In our example COM 5).
Make a note of the PORT (COM5).

Installation of the Update Tool

Download the update tool
- Update Tool
Unpack the compressed directory into a directory of your choice.
Open Windows Powershell.
Change to the directory in which you have stored the tool.
- cd c:\YourFolder\
Install additionally required toolswith the command
- pip3 install -r requirements.txt
Use the following command to check if everything is working correctly and the connection to the ZB-Stick is established. (Adjust the COM port)
- python3 Elelabs_EzspFwUtility.py probe -p COM5

Perform update

Download the firmware file and place it in the directory of your update tool.
- ELE_MG13_zb_ncp_115200_610_211112.GBL
Start the update in Powershell with the following command. (Adjust the COM port)
- python3 Elelabs_EzspFwUtility.py flash -f ELE_MG13_zb_ncp_115200_610_211112.gbl -p COM5
  
  Do not remove the ZB-Stick before the process is complete. This will damage the USB stick.
Check whether the update was successful. Enter the following command. (Adjust the COM port)
- python3 Elelabs_EzspFwUtility.py probe -p COM5