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This tutorial shows you how to switch your ZB-Shield to Thread
A firmware update of the ZB-Shield is always at your own risk. We assume no liability for possible loss of data due to damage of the ZB-Shield during or by the update. Please use only the firmware file provided here. This has been tested and approved by us.
Requirements:
- POPP ZB-Shield
- Raspberry Pi 3 or 4
- Operating system Raspian Buster
- Putty or similar software for SSH access
Preparation of the Raspberrry Pi
- For existing system with current usage.
- Disable the connection between your software (e.g. Home Assistant) and the ZB-Shiled.
- When using a newly installed Raspberry Pi
- Disable Bluetooth as described below
Disable Bluetooth
- Log in to your Raspberry Pi via SSH.
- Enter the following command to edit the configuration.
sudo nano/boot/config.txt - Scroll down with the keys and enter the following below the last text.
- Raspberry Pi 4
#Diasble Bluetooth
dtoverlay=disable-bt
enable_uart=1
- Save with Strg+X
- Confirm with Y
- Confirm with Return
- Raspberry Pi 3
#Diasble Bluetooth
dtoverlay=pi3-disable-bt
enable_uart=1
- Save with Strg+X
- Confirm with Y
- Confirm with Return
- Raspberry Pi 4
- Scroll down with the keys and enter the following below the last text.
- Deactivate the shell mode on the serial interface. Enter the following command.
sudo raspi-config - Choose Interface Option
- Choose P6 Serieal Port
- Choose NO
- Choose YES
- Close the menu
- Restart the Raspberry Pi to activate the changes. Enter the following command.
sudo reboot
Installation of Python 3
- Log in to your Raspberry Pi via SSH.
- Update your system to the current state with the following command
sudo apt update - Now start the installation of Python 3 with the following command
sudo apt install python3 idle3 - Confirm with Y when prompted
Installation of Update Tool
- Use the following command to download the latest tool and firmware to your Raspberry PI
git clone https://github.com/Elelabs/elelabs-zigbee-ezsp-utility.git - Change to the directory
cd elelabs-zigbee-ezsp-utility - Install the additionally required tools with the following command
sudo pip3 install -r requirements.txt - Download the firmware with the following command
sudo wget https://z-wave.freshdesk.com/helpdesk/attachments/80069701000 -O fw.gbl
- Change to the directory
- Test the connection to the ZB-Shield with the following command
python3 Elelabs_EzspFwUtility.py probe -p /dev/ttyAMA0
Note: If an error is displayed, please check if all programs accessing the ZB-Shield have been closed. Disable Bluetooth and check the interface settings.
Perform Update
- Start the update with the following command.
python3 Elelabs_EzspFwUtility.py flash -f fw.gbl -p /dev/ttyAMA0 - Check if the update was successful. To do this, enter the following command.
sudo python3 Elelabs_EzspFwUtility.py probe -p /dev/ttyAMA0