We are always improving NSHIFTED, stay up to date! The ECU and Manifold offer a micro-usb female connector inside the enclosure, that can be used for updating the software
XLoader
A laptop or computer with Windows OS that can run XLoader.
XLoader is a super light-weight and simple software that we use for uploading software firmwares to hardware devices. No installation required.
Micro-USB Cable
The micro-usb cable is used for bridging the upload between XLoader and NSHIFTED micro-controller. Any cable can be used, as long as the male connector is micro-usb and cable supports data reading/writing.
Screwdriver
For opening up the NSHIFTED enclosure. Any small phillips or flat/slotted-headed screwdriver can work. The enclosure screws are M3.
It’s super easy! Download XLoader and desired NSHIFTED firmware, open up the NSHIFTED enclosure, connect the micro-usb cable and hit upload! Follow the steps below for an in-depth walkthrough of the updating process
1. Open NSHIFTED
Use the screwdriver to open up the NSHIFTED enclosure and find the micro-usb female connector on the NSHIFTED micro-controller.
2. Connect
Connect the micro-usb end of the cable to the NSHIFTED micro-controller and the other end to the Windows OS computer/laptop.
Note: If the usb port is not visible, install Driver_USB.exe from the XLoader.zip archive.
3. Download
Get the NSHIFTED firmware file (.hex) and XLoader.zip archive.
Unzip and launch XLoader.exe
4. Upload
Open the XLoader.exe software.
- Hex file: Find and select the NSHIFTED firmware file (.hex)
- Device: Choose “Duemilanove/Nano (ATmega328)” option
- COM port: Choose the appropriate usb port that corresponds to the micro-usb cable
- Baud rate: 57600 (default)
That’s all, hit “Upload” and a confirmation message should appear when the upload has finished.
ECU
Current version: 2.6.0
Jan 2, 2022
Manifold
Current version: 1.0.0
Jan 2, 2022
TouchPad
Current version: 1.0.2
Jan 20, 2023
iOS
Current version: 2.0.3
Mar 6, 2023
Android
Current version: 0.0.2 Beta
Feb 11, 2020
