BRD-Rudder V3 firmware?

[blitze]

Long Story short -

 

Whilst trying to rectify a control spike on my RHS Toe Brake (where by the brake was fully depressed when in normal position but then with a little pressure went back to low end of range of actuation to full at full depressed and was making taxiing with toe brake planes a PITA)

 

I thought that with the 2017 collaboration of VirPil and BAUR - there would be some software support in the latest VirPil Control Panel Software that would help my situation so I downloaded it and in inadvertently flashed their Firmware which has now rendered my Pedals useless.

 

Would anyone have a copy of the BRD-Rudder V3 formware floating around that they could pm me or link me to so I cna reflash them and get them back up and running?

 

Be greatly appreciated.  I have scoured the Avia Sim Forums but not finding the firmware there.  Firmware that is compatible with BRD vpc 15-01-2018 controller software.  Also, why wouldn't there be update compatability with the more recent VirPil Controller Software??

 

Thanks.

[BP_Lizard]

I have the 2017 version. I think that was the V2 firmware. I can email it to you if you would like to try. 

[blitze]

I tried that and I think I bricked the thing.  Nothing showing up now days ?

Looking at the BRD Rudder Master Controller board there is a reset listed on the PCB.  I might take the board out and have a closer look. 

[Sokol1]

4 hours ago, blitze said:

Whilst trying to rectify a control spike on my RHS Toe Brake (where by the brake was fully depressed when in normal position but then with a little pressure went back to low end of range of actuation to full at full depressed and was making taxiing with toe brake planes a PITA)

 

This behavior in a contactless sensor (RAMS used in BRD pedals) suggest a misalignment between magnet and sensor, or perhaps a defective wiring loosing contact in some brake pedal position.

 

If your pedal was defined in Windows Games Controller as  BRD-Rudder V3 he came with VPC controller installed. When using BRD controller is defined as BRD-RudderMaster.

 

2018+ BRD Pedals came with VPC electronics, so can use by VPC Configurator for calibration.

 

BRD RudderMaster controller use ATMEGA32u4 m/c.

VPC controller use ATMEGA90USB646 m/c.

 

"Father" of VPC electronics (Mega_MOZG) MMJoy2 firmware is compatible with both m/c, but this don't means that VPC firmware is compatible with ATMEGA32u4.

 

http://avia-sim.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=885

 

Instructions for install in this topic: http://avia-sim.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=885&p=30613#p30613

 

Google Translated:

 

 

(Notice)...if your controller is defined as BRD-RudderMaster in the system , this update is already installed. 

Instructions for updating the firmware pedals. 

1. Download the BRD_Rudder_2017 archive .

2. Run the old configurator. MUST PRESS "Read settings from device" !!! 
And only after that go to the section "Firmware Update". 

3. Select the file - Firmware_brd.hexc from the downloaded BRD_Rudder_2017 archive and click "Run firmware update".
Wait. The device is first defined as HID-Bootloader, and then BRD-reset. This means that the update was successful 

4. Close the old configurator. 

5. Turn off the USB and reconnect the new. 

6. Launch a new configurator (the first time it will be possible to start a long time - wait). 

7. In the list, select the device BRD-Reset. The configurator will automatically read the current settings from the device. 

8. Click "load settings from file" and load default file with settings (Default 19-03-17.bcfg) 

9. Click "save settings to device" and wait for reboot. 

10. In the list, select the BRD-RudderMaster device and “Load settings from device”, if this did not happen automatically. 

11. If everything works fine already. 

Manual to update pedals firmware. 

1. Download BRD_Rudder_2017 archive 

2. Important! Run the “LOAD CONFIGURATION FROM DEVICE” version. Only after that open “Firmware update”. 

3. Select file Firmware_brd.hexc from BRD_Rudder_2017 archive and start firmware update. Wait. Device should be recognized as HID-Bootloader and after that BRD-reset . This is mean that update successful. 

4. Close old configuration software.

5. Disconnect and connect back device USB cable. 

6. Start updated configuration software. Be patient first time. 

7. From a list select BRD-Reset device. Configuration tool automatically will read device settings. 

8. Press “LOAD CONFIGURATION FROM FILE” and download file Default 19-03-17.bcfg

9. Press “SAVE CONFIGURATION FROM DEVICE” and wait until device restart. 

10. Select BRD-RudderMaster device from the list and press “LOAD CONFIGURATION FROM DEVICE” if it is not happened automatically. 

11. Calibrate pedals with new configuration software.

 

 

Suggestion: post your issue in RBD/Baur topic in Avia-sim.ru/forum - write in English (may using Spoiler tag), someone can help in restore firmware, the latest from BRD seems Baur_R20170529.

 

http://avia-sim.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=885

 

 

Edited March 17, 2019 by Sokol1

[blitze]

Thanks Soko, I give your suggestions a go.

 

The controller board seems dead as it no longer registers on my USB Hub or system.  I have tested the cable and that is fine.  I also fired off an email to Baur and he has responded.  I might have to check the toe brake sensor but also replace the Rudder Controller Board.

 

Shall see.?

 

 

[=VIRPIL=Baur]

Добрый день всем! 

 

Вы должны использовать программное обеспечение только с форума  Avia-sim.ru 

http://avia-sim.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=885&start=75#p31212 

Да, вся электроника VPC. Но конфигуратор с официального магазина VPC не подходит для педалей BRD. 

В случае возникновения проблем, вам нужно обратиться ко мне за помощью.  

ПОЖАЛУЙСТА! Не спешите прошивать контроллер!!! 99% проблем, это ваши не правильные действия при использовании конфигуратора при настройке педалей

Edited March 18, 2019 by -=NT=-Baur

[blitze]

I can second that.  Pedals are dead - no life on the usb hub.  Most likely I bricked the Rudder Master USB board with my stupid flashing.  Will have to replace it unless there is a way to reset it.          

Баур,

есть ли какие-либо контакты, которые я могу закоротить на основной плате USB, что позволит мне попробовать сброс? 

Затем загрузите прошивку контроллера 2017, а затем запустите программное обеспечение контроллера 2018 для калибровки?

[=VIRPIL=Baur]

ДА, эти контакты подписаны на доске контроллера - Boot

Вам необходимо замкнуть эти контакты. Подключить контроллер к компьютеру. Устройство перейдёт в режим загрузки.

Запустить конфигуратор и загрузить прошивку. После этого сохранить все действия в контроллер.

И потом загрузить файл конфигурации. Сохранить в контроллер. И затем откалибровать педали.

Прошивку запросите у меня на электронной почте.

 

Пожалуйста, обращайтесь за технической поддержкой (по устройствам BRD)  ко мне на адрес - order@brd-avia.ru

[blitze]

This is what I get with the setup software - nothing as the device is not seen by the software or OS anymore.  I checked the wiring and the sensor on the Right Toe Brake and all was in place.  No sign of cable degradation and the design is pretty bullet proof mechanically so no movement of the magnet in relation to the hall sensor for the toe brake.

 

I am thinking I need a replacement Rudder Master Controller Board or maybe a way to reset the board.

[Seb71]

Have you done the procedure involving shorting the two contacts marked "Boot" on the PCB?

You did not mention it.

[blitze]

4 minutes ago, Seb71 said:

Have you done the procedure involving shorting the two contacts marked "Boot" on the PCB?

You did not mention it.

I'll await Baur's email to me with instructions on a board reset.  Will let you guys know the outcome.  Revisiting the pedals instead of just plonking my feet on them have made me come to realise what a great bit of kit they are.  Solid design - just not me proof ?

[Sokol1]

Take a flat screwdriver with suitable size an make contact in both "Boot" pads, this will reset the controller for bootloader mode, then can flash again - with BRD drives.

[blitze]

17 hours ago, Sokol1 said:

Take a flat screwdriver with suitable size an make contact in both "Boot" pads, this will reset the controller for bootloader mode, then can flash again - with BRD drives.

All done.

 

Baur walked me through it and returning to his setup page I now have the pedals back up and running like Lazarus.  The main thing is when calibrating them - to do the calibration in the 2018 version of VirPil Control Program and save the Device Profile which writes the calibration info back onto the Pedals Rudder Control Board.

 

Not used to this when usually Windows itself is where calibrations are done and applied.  Now I can lockout my twist grip again and dance on pedals when going in for the kill. ?