Firmware update (Web method)

• NodeMCU (ESP8266)
• ESP32

NodeMCU

1. Download SoftRF-firmware-XXXXXX.bin file of most recent firmware from this location ;

2. Connect your Tablet/Cellphone to SoftRF Wi-Fi Access Point ;
   SSID: SoftRF-XXXXXX
   Key: 12345678
   

3. Open up a browser then proceed to this URL: http://192.168.1.1

4. Backup your settings ;

5. Inspect your current firmware version ID. Touch "Firmware update" button ;

6. Touch "Choose file" button then select SoftRF-firmware-XXXXXX.bin file ;

7. Touch "Update" button ;

8. Wait until progress indicator reaches 100%. Then wait 5-10 seconds more. When update is completed - the SoftRF device does typically reboot automatically ;

9. Re-connect to the SoftRF Wi-Fi Access Point and inspect firmware version ID ;

10. Restore your settings if necessary ;

11. If you have not succeed with this firmware update method - proceed to first-time firmware installation procedure.

ESP32

1. Download SoftRF-firmware-XXXXXX-ESP32.zip file of most recent firmware from this location ;

2. Unzip the firmware file ;
   

3. Connect your Tablet/Cellphone to SoftRF Wi-Fi Access Point ;
   SSID: SoftRF-XXXXXX
   Key: 12345678
   

4. Open up a browser then proceed to this URL: http://192.168.1.1

5. Backup your settings ;

6. Inspect your current firmware version ID. Touch "Firmware update" button ;

7. Touch "Choose file" button then select SoftRF.ino.bin file from unzipped firmware ;

8. Touch "Update" button ;

9. Wait until progress indicator reaches 100%, then wait more...

ATTENTION! On ESP32 platform the update progress indicator shows file transfer completion only. So be patient and wait 25-30 seconds more, otherwise you will likely get a dead device.

When update is completed - the SoftRF device does typically reboot automatically.

10. Re-connect to the SoftRF Wi-Fi Access Point and inspect firmware version ID ;

11. Restore your settings if necessary ;

12. If you have not succeed with this firmware update method - proceed to first-time firmware installation procedure.