S6R update - Red flashing Rx LED after trying

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S6R update - Red flashing Rx LED after trying

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I have had a couple of S6R Rxs for a while and am stumped as to how to get the config program to recognize them.
I have the STK device and ran the firmware updater using the beta S6R files (V12.34 Firmware, V56.78 Hardware it says) - the update runs to 100% in a few minutes then the Rx sits there blinking red.
I switch the dip to config and run the S6R config program
I select the Com port and press Open and the Com5 field flashes in gray. The Rx is flashing Red still and there is a solid Yellow.
If I click on Read "Tip - reading configuration" appears - the Com5 is still grayed and flashing. It doesn't look as though its communicating to me but I don't know.
That's all she wrote!
Can anyone suggest what I might be doing wrong please?
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Did you also move the cable to the STK's other plug? Recevier must be plugged in the same side the switch is set to.
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Kilrah, thanks for the suggestion - I did have it plugged on the wrong side but swapped, rebooted everything and tried again with same result :-(
I can't seem to find any howto on the FrSky site - they changed everything recently so their YouTube tutorial links don't work.
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And just tried to configure the other S6R - NIB and not updated - solid Red
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When trying to update the firmware do not connect the Rx (or at least do not power it) until you are at the "finding device" stage.

Also I'll just check you are using the SPort and not the SBUS connection.

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I didn't see any "finding device" using the configuration program - I did when I used the update firmware program - that seemed to work ok - it ran through to 100% with the Rx flashing.
It's the configuration program that has the COMx flashing
Definitely using the SPort on the Rx.
I tried configuring my other new S6R without updating its firmware - same symptom - flashing grayed out COMx box
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Try another PC. The COM port selector box should never blink.
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The red LED flashes on the Rx to indicate it is not receiving a signal from a Tx.
What version of the config program are you using?

When working, the red "Tip - reading configuration", changes to a green "Tip - Complete read configuration" after some seconds.

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MikeB wrote: Tue Aug 08, 2017 2:03 pm The red LED flashes on the Rx to indicate it is not receiving a signal from a Tx.
and similarly, not receiving a signal from the STK?
MikeB wrote: Tue Aug 08, 2017 2:03 pm What version of the config program are you using?
V1.3
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I wonder if I have the right versions - the FrSky downloads site has changed from the YouTube video they put up and the referenced links are now out of date. Can you tell me what versions I should have for both programs pls?
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Screen Shot 2017-08-09 at 2.21.00 PM.png
Can anyone tell me where to find the Driver for the STK pls? The link in the instructions doesn't work and I can't see it on the STK Downloads (see pic).
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Try here: https://www.silabs.com/products/develop ... cp-drivers.
They use a Silicon Labs chip. Since I have a development kit for this chip, with the drivers installed, my STK worked without needing me to install any drivers!

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Mike,
thanks so much. Installed the STK driver a treat and was finally able to get the S6R to give readings in the accelerometer boxes. (I also used a newer PC thanks Kilrah).
Can I ask a supplemental qu pls; The frk file I used was 20161226 - there was something in the readme about "Note: S6R/STK/PC config/Lua script all need update" Do I have to update the Lua script (what's that?) or anything else I wonder? Also used X64 files not X86 - is that 64 bit or something? (Sorry - Mac chap here).
I see you are in Poole - I lived in Gosport for many years and used to windsurf in Poole. Happy days! We are in Florida now but are contemplating returning to UK - are there many RC clubs there?
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The S6R red led is still flashing while calibrating - is that ok? I get 3 or 4 yellow flashes after each axis. When I click "Write", the config program abends. (Wow, that's an old term!) It stops working.

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