When you use a USB uploader to upload the firmware for NyBoard, please download and install the driver first:
Mac:
Windows:
Linux:
For example, for Windows:
When you use a USB Type-C interface data cable to upload the firmware for BiBoard or control the robot via the , please download the driver as below:
For example, for Windows:
You can download the Mac version and run the *dmg file to install it. During the installation, you need to allow the permission settings.
For Windows, the installation steps are as follows:
In the Device Manager, if you open the Other devices list, you may see a CP210X device with a triangle exclamation sign. Right-click it to find the "update driver" option, then select the unziped folder of your downloaded driver to install.
Some USB cables are just for charging and do not have data transfer capability. Using the original data cable in the kit is better for making the uploading successful.
When you use a USB type-C data cable to upload the firmware for the mainboard.
In Windows, if there is no serial port in the port list of Device Manager:
In Mac, open the Terminal program under the Applications-Utilities folder and type the following commands. If no serial device name starting with "tty.wchusbserial" or "cu.wchusbserial" is found:
Windows:
Mac:
Set the Chromebook Linux VM to recognize the USB port
Settings => Advanced => Developers => Linux development environment => Manage USB devices => USB Serial (turn on)
NOTE: Step 4 must be repeated whenever the USB connection is reconnected/powered on.
cd /dev
ls
