Updating a repeater - Revision history

Douwe: /* Flash the bootloader */

2026-05-10T05:55:19Z

Flash the bootloader

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 === Flash the bootloader ===
-Run the following command to flash the firmware:
+After downloading, you don't need to unzip it.
 <pre>
-adafruit-nrfutil --verbose dfu serial --package [write_the_actualname_of_the_file_you_downloaded_here.zip] -p /dev/ttyACM0 -b 115200 --singlebank --touch 1200
+$ cd ./Downloads/
 </pre>

Douwe: /* Download the Firmware */

2026-05-10T05:54:15Z

Download the Firmware

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	(https://github.com/oltaco/Adafruit_nRF52_Bootloader_OTAFIX/releases/download/0.9.2-OTAFIX2.2-BP1.3/sensecap_solar_p1_bootloader-0.9.2-OTAFIX2.2-BP1.3_s140_7.3.0.zip)		(https://github.com/oltaco/Adafruit_nRF52_Bootloader_OTAFIX/releases/download/0.9.2-OTAFIX2.2-BP1.3/sensecap_solar_p1_bootloader-0.9.2-OTAFIX2.2-BP1.3_s140_7.3.0.zip)

	~~After downloading, you don't need to unzip it.~~
	~~Navigate your terminal to the folder where you saved the firmware using cd.~~

	~~For example~~
	~~<pre>~~
	~~$ cd ./Downloads/~~
	~~</pre>~~

	~~<pre>~~
	ls /dev/cu.usb*
	~~</pre>~~

	~~Note the number of the USB connection.~~

	~~Now run the following command to flash the firmware:~~

	~~NOTE! Make sure that the file name of the zip is identical to the one you downloaded and replace the XXXX string of the usbmodem with the number of the USB connection (for me it is always 1011).~~

	~~<pre>~~
	~~adafruit-nrfutil --verbose dfu serial --package sensecap_solar_p1_bootloader-0.9.2-OTAFIX2.2-BP1.3_s140_7.3.0.zip -p /dev/cu.usbmodemXXXX -b 115200 --singlebank --touch 1200~~
	~~</pre>~~

	=== Flash the bootloader ===		=== Flash the bootloader ===

Douwe: /* Download the Firmware */

2026-05-10T05:53:50Z

Download the Firmware

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	After that you need to download the firmware for the Solar P1.		After that you need to download the firmware for the Solar P1.

	~~Note: the file~~ is ~~named~~: ~~''Seeed Studio XIAO nRF52840 BLE (and Seeed SenseCAP Solar Node)''.~~		It is currently available here:

	~~It is currently available here~~:		https://github.com/oltaco/Adafruit_nRF52_Bootloader_OTAFIX/releases

	(https://github.com/oltaco/Adafruit_nRF52_Bootloader_OTAFIX/releases/download/0.9.2-OTAFIX2.1-BP1.2/~~xiao_nrf52840_ble_bootloader~~-0.9.2-OTAFIX2.1-BP1.~~2_s140_7~~.3.0.zip)		(https://github.com/oltaco/Adafruit_nRF52_Bootloader_OTAFIX/releases/download/0.9.2-OTAFIX2.2-BP1.3/sensecap_solar_p1_bootloader-0.9.2-OTAFIX2.2-BP1.3_s140_7.3.0.zip)

	After downloading, you don't need to unzip it.		After downloading, you don't need to unzip it.
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	<pre>		<pre>
	adafruit-nrfutil --verbose dfu serial --package ~~xiao_nrf52840_ble_bootloader~~-0.9.2-OTAFIX2.1-BP1.~~2_s140_7~~.3.0.zip -p /dev/cu.usbmodemXXXX -b 115200 --singlebank --touch 1200		adafruit-nrfutil --verbose dfu serial --package sensecap_solar_p1_bootloader-0.9.2-OTAFIX2.2-BP1.3_s140_7.3.0.zip -p /dev/cu.usbmodemXXXX -b 115200 --singlebank --touch 1200
	</pre>		</pre>

Douwe: /* Download the Firmware */

2026-03-24T12:48:36Z

Download the Firmware

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	$ cd ./Downloads/		$ cd ./Downloads/
	</pre>		</pre>

	~~Make sure that the node is in DFU mode.~~

	~~==== For Mac ====~~
	~~You can do this by~~
	~~- Connecting the node over USB to your Mac~~
	~~- opening a Chrome browser and navigating to [https://flasher.meshcore.co.uk/ the flasher app]~~
	~~- selecting your device from the list~~
	~~- choose any mode (like repeater)~~
	~~- press the big purple button that says DFU.~~

	~~The browser then asks you to connect to your node. And the purple button should change to "DFU MODE ACTIVE".~~

	~~You can now return to the terminal and check which port the node is connected to using~~

	<pre>		<pre>
	ls /dev/cu.usb*		ls /dev/cu.usb*
	</pre>		</pre>

			Note the number of the USB connection.

	Now run the following command to flash the firmware:		Now run the following command to flash the firmware:

	NOTE! Make sure that the file name of the zip is identical to the one you downloaded and replace the XXXX string of the usbmodem with the number ~~you found in~~ the ~~previous step~~.		NOTE! Make sure that the file name of the zip is identical to the one you downloaded and replace the XXXX string of the usbmodem with the number of the USB connection (for me it is always 1011).

	<pre>		<pre>
	adafruit-nrfutil --verbose dfu serial --package xiao_nrf52840_ble_bootloader-0.9.2-OTAFIX2.1-BP1.2_s140_7.3.0.zip -p /dev/cu.usbmodemXXXX -b 115200 --singlebank --touch 1200		adafruit-nrfutil --verbose dfu serial --package xiao_nrf52840_ble_bootloader-0.9.2-OTAFIX2.1-BP1.2_s140_7.3.0.zip -p /dev/cu.usbmodemXXXX -b 115200 --singlebank --touch 1200
	</pre>		</pre>

	~~==== On Linux ====~~
	~~_needs to be added_~~

	~~==== On Windows ====~~
	~~_needs to be added_~~


	=== Flash the bootloader ===		=== Flash the bootloader ===

Douwe: Douwe moved page To update a note to Updating a repeater

2026-03-23T15:12:41Z

Douwe moved page To update a note to Updating a repeater

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Douwe at 14:34, 18 March 2026

2026-03-18T14:34:12Z

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	~~= How to update your node ==~~

	== Physical update ==		== Physical update ==
	Connect to your computer and update using [https://flasher.meshcore.co.uk/ the flasher]		Connect to your computer and update using [https://flasher.meshcore.co.uk/ the flasher]
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	''The node needs to have the Adafruit_nRF52_Bootloader_OTAFIX in order to do this. If that is not yet flashed, scroll down for an how-to''		''The node needs to have the Adafruit_nRF52_Bootloader_OTAFIX in order to do this. If that is not yet flashed, scroll down for an how-to''

			=== Preperation ===
	Prepare the node to receive the new firmware by bringing it into DFU mode. For this you have to connect your companion node to the repeater node.		Prepare the node to receive the new firmware by bringing it into DFU mode. For this you have to connect your companion node to the repeater node.

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	* on the prompt type: <pre>Start ota</pre>		* on the prompt type: <pre>Start ota</pre>

	Now the solar node is ready to ~~recive~~ a firmware upgrade over Bluetooth directly from your phone.		Now the solar node is ready to receive a firmware upgrade over Bluetooth directly from your phone.

			=== Flash new firmware ===
	* Download the [https://flasher.meshcore.dev/releases/download/repeater-v1.14.0/SenseCap_Solar_repeater-v1.14.0-9f1a3ea.zip latest firmware] to your phone. (currently 1.14.0)		* Download the [https://flasher.meshcore.dev/releases/download/repeater-v1.14.0/SenseCap_Solar_repeater-v1.14.0-9f1a3ea.zip latest firmware] to your phone. (currently 1.14.0)
	* Open the "Nordic Semiconductor DFU" app.		* Open the "Nordic Semiconductor DFU" app.
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	* Press "Start".		* Press "Start".

	* Mostly, the first attempt fails... When you try again, it works		=== Retry the Upgrade ===
			''Mostly, the first attempt fails... When you try again, it works''

	~~=== Retry the Upgrade ===~~
	* Open the DFU app again.		* Open the DFU app again.
	* Select the device (which is now called "XIAO-DFU").		* Select the device (which is now called "XIAO-DFU").
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	* A Meshcore node that you use as companion.		* A Meshcore node that you use as companion.

	=== ~~How~~ to ===		=== Why do we need to do what? ===
	With Over The Air (OTA) updates you can flash the lates MeshCore firmware to your node using Bluetooth.		With Over The Air (OTA) updates you can flash the lates MeshCore firmware to your node using Bluetooth.

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	=== Install adafruit-nrfutil ===		=== Install adafruit-nrfutil ===
	In order to install the firmware, you first need to install ~~the~~ `adafruit-nrfutil` on your computer.		In order to install the firmware, you first need to install `adafruit-nrfutil` on your computer.

	To install ~~the~~ utility, run the following command:		To install this utility, run the following command:

	<pre>		<pre>
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	==== On Windows ====		==== On Windows ====
	_needs to be added_		_needs to be added_


			=== Flash the bootloader ===

	Run the following command to flash the firmware:		Run the following command to flash the firmware:
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	NOTE: If the device no longer shows up on your Computer, quickly tap the RST button twice on the node.		NOTE: If the device no longer shows up on your Computer, quickly tap the RST button twice on the node.

	=== ~~Flashing Steps~~ ===		=== Flash fresh firmware ===
	* Open [https://flasher.meshcore.co.uk Meshcore Flasher].		* Open [https://flasher.meshcore.co.uk Meshcore Flasher].
	* Select the "Sensecap Solar P1".		* Select the "Sensecap Solar P1".
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	Go to the [https://config.meshcore.dev/ config settings] of your newly flashed node and give it a nice name, make a copy of it's public key and make sure the radio settings are the same as on your companion node (in our case: EU/UK Narrow)		Go to the [https://config.meshcore.dev/ config settings] of your newly flashed node and give it a nice name, make a copy of it's public key and make sure the radio settings are the same as on your companion node (in our case: EU/UK Narrow)

	~~Then click on the large 'Start OTA' button.~~
	* It will respond: <code>OK - mac: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx</code>.

	~~Now we move to your phone and your companion app.~~

Douwe at 14:30, 18 March 2026

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 == Over the Air update ==
 === Stuff you'll need to do this: ===
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 * The device will reboot.
-Go to the [config settings](https://config.meshcore.dev/) of your newly flashed node and give it a nice name, make a copy of it's public key and make sure the radio settings are the same as on your companion node (in our case: EU/UK Narrow)
+Go to the [https://config.meshcore.dev/ config settings] of your newly flashed node and give it a nice name, make a copy of it's public key and make sure the radio settings are the same as on your companion node (in our case: EU/UK Narrow)
 Then click on the large 'Start OTA' button.
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 Now we move to your phone and your companion app.

Douwe: /* OTA (Over the Air - Using Bluetooth to Upgrade Firmware) */

2026-03-18T14:26:35Z

OTA (Over the Air - Using Bluetooth to Upgrade Firmware)

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 == OTA (Over the Air - Using Bluetooth to Upgrade Firmware) ==
 * Open the "Nordic Semiconductor DFU" app.
 * Select the ZIP file containing the firmware you want to update.
 * Select the device.

Douwe at 14:22, 18 March 2026

2026-03-18T14:22:03Z

Douwe at 14:18, 18 March 2026

2026-03-18T14:18:38Z

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	=== Stuff you'll need to do this: ===		=== Stuff you'll need to do this: ===

	- A computer running MacOS (linux and windows how to not yet complete)		* A computer running MacOS (linux and windows how to not yet complete)
	- A phone with the Meshcore app and the [Nordic Semiconductor DFU app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=no.nordicsemi.android.dfu&hl=en-US) installed		* A phone with the Meshcore app and the [Nordic Semiconductor DFU app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=no.nordicsemi.android.dfu&hl=en-US) installed
	- A Meshcore node that you want to use as repeater.		* A Meshcore node that you want to use as repeater.
	- A Meshcore node that you use as companion.		* A Meshcore node that you use as companion.

	=== How to ===		=== How to ===

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	* A computer running MacOS (linux and windows how to not yet complete)		* A computer running MacOS (linux and windows how to not yet complete)
	* A phone with the Meshcore app and the [~~Nordic Semiconductor DFU app](~~https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=no.nordicsemi.android.dfu&hl=en-US) installed		* A phone with the Meshcore app and the [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=no.nordicsemi.android.dfu&hl=en-US Nordic Semiconductor DFU app] installed
	* A Meshcore node that you want to use as repeater.		* A Meshcore node that you want to use as repeater.
	* A Meshcore node that you use as companion.		* A Meshcore node that you use as companion.
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	With Over The Air (OTA) updates you can flash the lates MeshCore firmware to your node using Bluetooth.		With Over The Air (OTA) updates you can flash the lates MeshCore firmware to your node using Bluetooth.

	Unfortunately, you probably first need to flash your node with different bootloader firmware. In this case we do this for the Sensecap Solar P1. But you can find this firmware for other nodes in the [~~Adafruit Bootloader Repository](~~https://github.com/oltaco/Adafruit_nRF52_Bootloader_OTAFIX) on Github.		Unfortunately, you probably first need to flash your node with different bootloader firmware. In this case we do this for the Sensecap Solar P1. But you can find this firmware for other nodes in the [https://github.com/oltaco/Adafruit_nRF52_Bootloader_OTAFIX Adafruit Bootloader Repository] on Github.

	=== Install adafruit-nrfutil ===		=== Install adafruit-nrfutil ===
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	You can do this by		You can do this by
	- Connecting the node over USB to your Mac		- Connecting the node over USB to your Mac
	- opening a Chrome browser and navigating to [~~the flasher app](~~https://flasher.meshcore.co.uk/)		- opening a Chrome browser and navigating to [https://flasher.meshcore.co.uk/ the flasher app]
	- selecting your device from the list		- selecting your device from the list
	- choose any mode (like repeater)		- choose any mode (like repeater)
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	* Open the "Nordic Semiconductor DFU" app.		* Open the "Nordic Semiconductor DFU" app.
	* Download the [~~latest firmware](~~https://flasher.meshcore.dev/releases/download/repeater-v1.14.0/SenseCap_Solar_repeater-v1.14.0-9f1a3ea.zip) to your phone. (currently 1.14.0)		* Download the [https://flasher.meshcore.dev/releases/download/repeater-v1.14.0/SenseCap_Solar_repeater-v1.14.0-9f1a3ea.zip latest firmware] to your phone. (currently 1.14.0)
	* Select the ZIP file containing the firmware you want to update.		* Select the ZIP file containing the firmware you want to update.
	* Select the device.		* Select the device.