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EEVBlog 121GW Discussion thread
unknownparticle:
Hi all,
Regarding the firmware update procedure for the 121GW.
I have read the words in the manual but am still unsure of the exact procedure.
So, do I need an additional SD card to the one installed in the meter to load the new firmware? What capacity SD card? There is no mention of this in the manual.
My laptop does not have an MSD card slot, so how do I install the file on the card?
I realise these questions may induce a groan from the seasoned tech vets on here but I am just not very familiar with this stuff ???
armandine2:
--- Quote from: unknownparticle on July 24, 2022, 05:18:48 pm ---
groan from the seasoned tech vets
--- End quote ---
I wonder how they look back at the skeletons in the cupboard - as still very much a beginner, I know I shudder.
Ziginox:
--- Quote from: unknownparticle on July 24, 2022, 05:18:48 pm ---Hi all,
Regarding the firmware update procedure for the 121GW.
I have read the words in the manual but am still unsure of the exact procedure.
So, do I need an additional SD card to the one installed in the meter to load the new firmware? What capacity SD card? There is no mention of this in the manual.
My laptop does not have an MSD card slot, so how do I install the file on the card?
I realise these questions may induce a groan from the seasoned tech vets on here but I am just not very familiar with this stuff ???
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You can use the included microSD card. You just drop the file onto the card and name it "EEVblog.bin". Pop the card back in the meter, push and hold the "HOLD" and "MEM" buttons while powering it on, then push the "SETUP" button. You can get the update file on the product page, if you click "Firmware" on the left side, under the picture of the meter https://www.eevblog.com/product/121gw/
As for getting the file onto the card, if your laptop has a full-size SD slot you'll just need a microSD to SD adapter. They come with just about every microSD card sold these days. If your laptop doesn't have that, you'll need a USB SD and/or microSD card reader. Just like you'd use for a camera. It shows up as a removable disk. Just drag'n'drop!
Ziginox:
--- Quote from: Ziginox on July 09, 2022, 07:42:54 am ---
--- Quote from: EEVblog on July 09, 2022, 06:03:00 am ---Yes, you'll have to talk to Welectron. I do not sell the case, nor do I provide the meters to Welectron, they order directly from Kane Test.
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Much appreciated, Dave! I'll reach out to them and see what they say.
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Sorry for the double post, but an update on this: Welectron issued a refund for it, hopefully I should see it hit my account soon!
beanflying:
EEVblog.bin not EEVBlog.bin when you rename it.
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