Aton and Aton Plus Firmware Update

You will need:

A high quality microSD card (class 10 recommended)
- NOTE: It is recommended to use a card dedicated for Aton. New microSD cards come preformatted; if you are re-using a microSD card, ensure it is FAT32 file system. If problems are detected, Aton may reformat the card automatically.
A computer with microSD card reader/writer
Aton hex tool to remove the canopy

Firmware Version:
Traxxas Aton 3.3.2.13

Release Date:
2017/12/06

MD5 Hash:
37ae0ddc62bcd6736545b63e7aa4dc66

NOTE: It is recommended that compass calibration be performed after upgrading to this release. Accelerometer and level calibrations are not required.

Upgrade Instructions

Click the green download button above or go to the URL https://github.com/traxxas/ardupilot/releases/latest
Insert the microSD card into the card reader
Copy the file from your Downloads folder to the microSD card
Eject the microSD card from the card reader
Use the hex tool to remove the two screws connecting the Aton canopy to the frame and remove the canopy

Insert the microSD card into the Aton microSD card slot
Power on your transmitter and plug the battery into your Aton
- Aton will upgrade to the downloaded firmware package automatically.
- Aton contains multiple components which may be upgraded. Before each upgrade, Aton plays the upgrade alert and the status LEDs show the upgrade pattern.
- The upgrade is complete when the status LEDs return to showing the current Aton status.
Once the Aton has completed the firmware upgrade
- Power off the Aton
- Remove the microSD card
- Delete the .bin file
- If desired, replace the microSD card back in the Aton to log flight data

Forced Recovery

Aton will automatically attempt to recover if power is interrupted during firmware upgrade. Just power on Aton with the same microSD card connected, and Aton will attempt to go through the firmware upgrade process.

If necessary, it is possible to force a firmware upgrade and restore Aton to working condition.

Insert the microSD card into the card reader connected to your Computer
Make a duplicate copy of the file TRX-FMU-V2.bin
Rename the file copy to UPGRADE.bin

Capitalization is important. The firmware upgrade will not start unless the filename UPGRADE.bin matches exactly.

Eject the microSD card and remove from the card reader connected to your Computer
Insert the microSD card into the Aton microSD card slot
Power on your Traxxas Aton Quadcopter

Aton will upgrade to the firmware package.
The file UPGRADE.bin will be automatically deleted when the firmware upgrade successfully completes.