ForceGrip Web Flasher

This tool allows you to install or update the firmware on your ForceGrip device directly from your web browser.

Instructions

Requirements

• A ForceGrip Device: The hardware you want to program.
• A USB-C Data Cable: For connecting the device to your computer. Note that some cables are for charging only and won't work.
• A Compatible Web Browser:
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Other Chromium-based browsers may work but are not officially supported.
• Drivers: For most modern operating systems (Windows 10/11, macOS, Linux), drivers for the ESP32-C3 are installed automatically. If your device is not detected, you may need to install drivers for its USB-to-serial chip.

Flashing Steps

1. Connect to the Device
   • Connect the ForceGrip to your computer via USB. To flash it, you may need to press and hold the button on the ForceGrip while connecting it to your computer.
   • Click the CONNECT button above.
   • A pop-up window will appear. Select the serial port for your ForceGrip (e.g., COM3 on Windows, /dev/ttyUSB0 on Linux, or /dev/cu.usbserial-XXXX on macOS) and click "Connect".
2. Install the Firmware
   • Once connected, the button will change to INSTALL ForceGrip. Click it.
   • A confirmation dialog will appear. Choose "INSTALL" to proceed. This will erase the device before installing the new firmware.
   • Wait for the installation to complete. This may take a minute or two.
3. Finish
   • Once you see the "Installation complete!" message, the process is done.
   • You can now unplug your ForceGrip.

Troubleshooting

• Device Not Detected
  • Ensure you are using a USB-C data cable, not a charge-only cable.
  • Try a different USB port on your computer.
  • Make sure the device is in bootloader mode: disconnect it, press and hold the button, then reconnect the USB cable while still holding the button.
  • If it's still not detected, you might need to manually install the USB-to-serial drivers mentioned in the "Requirements" section.
• Flashing Fails
  • If the process fails, disconnect the device and repeat the connection steps, ensuring it's in bootloader mode before you click "CONNECT".
  • Close any other programs that might be using the serial port (e.g., Arduino IDE, a serial monitor, etc.).