1.0 Introduction

The following steps explain how to upgrade the firmware on an NXT controller via the Borealis user interface.

2.0 Check if the Controller Requires a Firmware Upgrade

1. Once you have the controller(s) online, open live events via the last menu option on the left.
   
   
   
   

2. If a controller requires a firmware upgrade you will see several firmware upgrade required events.
   
   
   
   

3. Make a note of the controller name (displayed in the Description field).
4. Return to the controller list (Hardware >> Controllers).
5. Use the controller's Action drop-down list and select Flash.
   
   
   
   
6. The select firmware version dialog box will appear.
7. Select the firmware file from the version drop-down list (there will only be one version which will be the latest version).
8. Click the SAVE button.
   
   
   
   
9. At the top of the screen you will see a notification that the firmware upgrade has started.
10. Open live events again and wait for the controller to go offline and then come back online again firmware upgrade completed message to appear.
    
    Note: Please wait as it can take a couple of minutes for the controller firmware upgrade to complete.
    
    
11. Return to the controller screen and verify that the new, updated firmware is displayed.