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| Weller WXD2 Firmware update gone bad |
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| TechnoMage41:
FYI: I know it's been a while since anyone has posted to this, but this seems to be the best thread for this issue, according to Google. I just had the same thing happen. I tried a firmware update, it hung and after waiting ~30 minutes I cycled power only to find the blank screen issue described here. I just encountered a similar problem updating firmware on my Elegoo Mars 3D printer, and the solution was to use a flash drive of less than 16GB formatted to FAT32. I decided to try this with my Weller WX2 soldering station and it worked. I was able to complete the update to v0.85. I didn't need to flash it to an earlier level, just insert WX2_085.hex on a 4GB flash drive formatted to FAT32. I don't know if it's necessary, but I made sure that the hex file was the only file or folder on the drive. The LED built into the drive started flashing, indicating drive activity for about 20-30seconds, then the WX2 LCD dimmed slightly, indicating a reset, then I got the Weller WX2 splash screen showing firmware v0.85. |
| Shock:
Thanks for contributing, nice to know it potentially has recovery designed in. Completely forgot about the size, of course this matters for compatibility. Hopefully they documented it somewhere, I keep a bunch of smaller sizes for this very purpose. |
| Hltifi:
hello guys , i have fallen tio the same firmaware trap and now my WX2 is bricked , does any one has a firmware prior to 0.85 so i can try to update it? it tried with the hex file for the 0.85 but nothing happened . thank you |
| Brian B:
Thanks SO Much for your help!! This worked perfect for me. I used a 2GB thumb drive formatted to FAT 32 and with only the hex file you said. Powered up with thumb drive in and blank screen and waited 30 seconds and was so surprised to see the screen come back on and work perfect. Wow, I am just totally amazed that Weller does not have this information on their site. This is the ONLY place I have found this help. Thanks so much! |
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