Firmware update Electra One Mini

Firmware updates for Electra One Mini are normally handled through the Electra One online web application, which is the recommended and simplest method. However, the controller also includes a built-in bootloader that allows you to update the firmware manually if needed.

Note

If you encounter any issues during the firmware update, please don’t hesitate to contact us via the Electra One Forum or by email. We’re happy to assist you.

The firmware update procedure

1. Get the firmware file

The firmware is not published on this site. It is in the app, beside the online update: open beta.electra.one, go to CONTROLLER, and on the Update firmware tab take the image for the Mini from the Downloads list under the release notes. Earlier versions are under Earlier releases.

The Downloads list of the Update firmware tab, with the image for each model

Save it where you can find it again - it is the file the bootloader installs.

2. Start the controller in the bootloader mode

Follow the steps below to start the controller in the bootloader mode:

• Disconnect Electra One Mini from your computer.
• Press and hold [BUTTON 3], the second button from the right on the front panel.
• While holding the button, connect the controller to your computer using a USB cable.
• Release the button once the controller is connected.

Make sure you are using the same computer on which the firmware file was downloaded.

WARNING

The bootloader installs any firmware file you copy, without checking which model it is for. Use only a firmware file for Electra One Mini.

3. Use the Mini's USB disk

When the controller starts in bootloader mode, the display will show: USB DISK MODE. Electra One Mini will appear on your computer as a USB storage device:

• Rename the file you downloaded to update.srec
• Copy the update.srec file into the /boot folder on the Electra One Mini USB disk.

4. Eject the disk and restart

After the file has been copied:

• Safely eject the Electra One Mini USB disk using your operating system.
• Restart the controller by disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable.

5. Performing the update

After restarting, Electra One Mini will automatically detect the update.srec file in the /boot folder and begin the firmware update process.

The update progress is indicated on the display by an UPDATING FIRMWARE progress bar. Once the update is complete, the controller will restart automatically and run the newly installed firmware.

6. Verify the new version

After the controller is restarted, hold [MENU] for one second to open the System window, and check that the Firmware version is the one you installed.

WARNING

If you encounter any issues while running the update, feel free to contact Martin on the forum or by email.

Notes

1. The firmware update typically takes 2 to 3 minutes. If the process takes significantly longer, it may indicate a problem. In that case, try power cycling the controller.
2. Files starting with ._ are automatically created by macOS. The controller deletes them from the boot folder when it starts.