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      [Sidus Four] Updating the Sidus Four Firmware

      Updating the Firmware of the Sidus Four

      Chapters:
      1. Updating Firmware with the Sidus Link Pro iPad App
      2. Updating Firmware with the Sidus Link for Mobile App
      3. Updating Firmware with a USB-C Flash Drive

      Sidus Four Firmware Update

      The Sidus Four can be updated by three different methods: 

      1. Sidus Link Pro
      2. Sidus Link for Mobile
      3. USB-C Thumb Drive  - The latest firmware files can be found on Aputure's official website.

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      1. Updating Firmware with the Sidus Link Pro iPad App

      Utilizing Sidus Link Pro, the latest Firmware Update files for Sidus Four can be found in the Sidus Link Pro Library.

      Update files can be downloaded and cached while connected to the internet. Once downloaded, the firmware update can be performed without an internet connection. After the update file download is complete, reconnect to Sidus Four and return to Connection Management to perform the updates in the Transceiver Settings of Sidus Four.

       

      Before upgrading, connect the iPad to a Wi-Fi network with Internet access and open the Sidus Link Pro app.

      sidus_four_connecting_to_wifi

      sidus_four_confirmation_screen_stop_outputting_dmx

      "Exit" the Scene to enter the Sidus Link Pro Settings Interface.

      Exiting a Scene will stop DMX output to the lighting fixtures from Sidus Four.

       

      sidus_four_click_on_the_libraryClick on the Library.

       

      sidus_four_click_on_firmwareClick on Firmware.

       

      sidus_four_click_on_sidus_fourFind Sidus Four and click to download the firmware.

       

      sidus_four_switch_wifiAfter downloading, switch the iPad's Wi-Fi network

      to the Wi-Fi network of the Sidus Four that needs to be upgraded.

       

      sidus_four_return_to_the_connection_management_interfaceReturn to the Connection Management interface.

       

      sidus_four_click_on_wireless_transceiverClick on Wireless Transceiver, then click Firmware Upgrade and Wi-Fi Upgrade in the top right corner.

       

       

      2. Updating Firmware with the Sidus Link for Mobile App

      Firmware Update using the Sidus Link App

      Pair Sidus Link to the Sidus BT of Sidus Four.

      sidus_four_update_firmwareIn the Main Settings Menu, select "Update".

       

      sidus_four_enable_sidus_btEnable Sidus BT.

       

      sidus_four_confirm_disabling_crmx_outputsConfirm disabling CRMX Outputs to avoid interference during the Sidus BT update.

       

      sidus_four_add_fixtures

      After completing the above steps, add Sidus Four in the Sidus Link App. Select the Sidus Four that needs to be upgraded

       

      sidus_four_firmware_upgrade_wifi_upgradeSelect Firmware Upgrade and Wi-Fi Firmware Upgrade to upgrade the product.

      sidus_four_click_update_firmware

      When the update is complete, disable Sidus BT to utilize CRMX Outputs again.

       

      3. Updating Firmware with a USB-C Flash Drive

      Download the latest firmware for Sidus Four from Aputure.com to a USB-C flash drive.

      Ensure that the file is on the root level of the flash drive.

      Insert the flash drive into the USB-C port of Sidus Four.

      sidus_four_update_firmwaresidus_four_click_update_firmwareSelect "Update" from the Main Settings menu and then select "Update".

      sidus_four_check_that_the_update_file_is_detectedCheck that the update file is detected and then select "Yes."

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      sidus_four_update_successfulWait for the upgrade to complete.