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wiki:tcb:operation:quickstart [2017/01/09 21:02] opadmin [TCB Quick Start Guide] |
wiki:tcb:operation:quickstart [2017/01/09 21:25] (current) opadmin [TCB Quick Start Guide] |
======TCB Quick Start Guide====== | ======TCB Quick Start Guide====== |
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<li><p><b>Install USB Drivers:</b> The TCB requires genuine FTDI drivers which are available <a href="http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm" target="_blank">free from FTDI</a>. See the <a href="doku.php?id=wiki:opconfig:gs:drivers">USB Drivers</a> page for more info. </p></li> | <li><p><b>Install USB Drivers:</b> The TCB requires genuine FTDI drivers which are available <a href="http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm" target="_blank">free from FTDI</a>. See the <a href="doku.php?id=wiki:opconfig:gs:drivers">USB Drivers</a> page for a complete walkthrough on installing the drivers. </p></li> |
<li><p><b>Install OP Config:</b> Download the Windows installer file from the <a href="http://www.openpanzer.org/downloads/">Downloads page</a>, then install. If you already have OP Config installed, it's always a good idea to update it to the latest version (within OP Config go to the Help menu and select "Check for Updates").</p></li> | <li><p><b>Install OP Config:</b> Download the Windows installer file from the <a href="http://www.openpanzer.org/downloads/">Downloads page</a>, then install. If you already have OP Config installed, it's always a good idea to update it to the latest version (within OP Config go to the Help menu and select "Check for Updates").</p></li> |
<li><p><b>Test:</b> Fire up OP Config, plug the TCB into your computer using a standard Micro-B USB cable, make sure Dipswitch #5 on the TCB is in the On position (this specifies communication over USB) and you <a href="doku.php?id=wiki:opconfig:gs:connectto">should be able to connect</a>.</p></li> | <li><p><b>Test:</b> Plug the TCB into your computer using a standard Micro-B USB cable, make sure Dipswitch #5 on the TCB is in the On position (this specifies communication over USB) and you <a href="doku.php?id=wiki:opconfig:gs:connectto">should be able to connect with OP Config</a>.</p></li> |
<li><p><b>Flash the Latest Firmware:</b> Your TCB board will come with firmware already installed, but it's always a good idea to use the latest release. In OP Config go to the <a href="doku.php?id=wiki:opconfig:tabs:firmware">Firmware tab</a>, click "Get Latest Release", and then "Flash" to your TCB.</p></li> | <li><p><b>Flash the Latest Firmware:</b> Your TCB board will come with firmware already installed, but it's always a good idea to use the latest release. In OP Config go to the <a href="doku.php?id=wiki:opconfig:tabs:firmware">Firmware tab</a>, click "Get Latest Release", and then "Flash" to your TCB.</p></li> |
<li><p><b>Install the TCB in your Tank:</b> the TCB will require at a minimum a few other items to be useful:</p></li> | <li><p><b>Install the TCB in your Tank:</b> the TCB will require at a minimum a few other items to be useful:</p></li> |