Changes between Version 129 and Version 130 of gsc

Timestamp:

10/09/2025 08:52:59 PM (2 months ago)

Author:

Ryan Erbstoesser

Comment:

add gsc notes

gsc

@@ -1392 +1392 @@
 
 There are two options for updating the GSC firmware:
- * Option 1: JTAG from a host Linux PC via the Linux jtag_usb application found [http://dev.gateworks.com/jtag here]:
+ * Option 1 (Preferred and Recommended): JTAG from a host Linux PC via the Linux jtag_usb application found [http://dev.gateworks.com/jtag here]:
   * JTAG in it's entirety is explained [wiki:jtag_instructions here]
   * '''Note''' Virtual Machines, or VMs are known to have issues using the jtag_usb tool / software
@@ -1402 +1402 @@
 }}}
 
- * Option 2: Linux running on the target board using the {{{gsc_update}}} application which is present in the various Gateworks BSP's (source [https://github.com/Gateworks/gsc_update here])
+ * Option 2 (note, option 1 is preferred): Linux running on the target board using the {{{gsc_update}}} application which is present in the various Gateworks BSP's (source [https://github.com/Gateworks/gsc_update here])
+  * Note, this update could take several minutes, do not allow power loss during this time
+  * Note, please reboot the board after the flashing is complete
+  * NOTE: This command will likely spew pca953x 0-0023: failed reading register: -6 messages, ignore these messages and let the programming complete. Do not cut power until command is finished.
 {{{
 #!bash
@@ -1410 +1413 @@
 }}}
 
+An example of a successful gsc_update flashing:
+{{{
+
+# gsc_update -f gsc_7000.txt
+Gateworks GSC Updater v1.6
+Copyright (C) 2004-2016, Gateworks Corporation, All Rights Reserved
+Built 21:27:13, Jul 10 2019
+GSC v3: gsc_7000.txt crc=0x5f40
+Current GSC Firmware Rev: 67 (crc=0x5f40)
+Program Upgrader  100%
+MSP Prg B0  100%
+MSP Prg B1  100%
+MSP Prg B2  100%
+MSP Prg B3  100%
+MSP Prg B4  100%
+MSP Prg B5  100%
+MSP Prg B6  100%
+MSP Prg B7  100%
+MSP Prg B8  100%
+MSP Prg B9  100%
+R1:0x00
+
+}}}
 Notes:
  * GSC firmware images can be found with the pre-built firmware images for the various product families