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[Firmware update] mightyZAP 56mm stroke version firmware update (Mar, 15th, 2019)

Firmware
Author
irrobot
Date
2019-03-12 15:48
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New firmware has been released, so please discard below and download newer firmware dated Jul, 22nd, 2019.

Updated firmware for mightyZAP 56mm stroke lineup is just release. To optimize your mightyZAP performance, you are strongly requested to update your old version firmware.

  • Make sure to download correct model named firmware for your mightyZAP. Download the concerned firmware correctly according to your servo model.
  • Refer to the update manual. [Manual download]
  • For firmware update, make sure to install 'mightyZAP manager' software v.1.0.6 on your PC and you need to have IR-USB01 PC USB interface for PC connection.
  • For those who use older version mightyZAP manager software, here is the download link for 'mightyZAP manager' software v.1.0.6.

Caution

  • Make sure to download correct model named firmware for your mightyZAP. Download the concerned firmware correctly according to your servo model.
  • Update single servo only. Do not update with multiple qty of servo motor under serial connection(daisy chain) at the same time.  Otherwise, it may occur some error.
  • In case that incorrect firmware is installed, please process the update with correct firmware update file again.
  • Before update, make sure if all wirings(communication wire, power wire) are properly connected between IR-USB01 & Servo / between PC and IR-USB01.  Then, please do not touch them while updating  as it may occur fatal communication error.   (please contact factory for this case.)

What is updated?

Update Before After Purpose
PID value improvement - PID value Improved Minimize intermittent jittering at motion end
Overload shutdown level - Less sensitive overload shutdown feature To prolong Overload shutdown trigger time
Input voltage error range 12V lineup Out of 9V~13V range More than 13V (Lower input voltage error is removed, but min. voltage should be 6.5V to operate mightyZAP.) For users who want to use mightyZAP at lower voltage. At lower voltage, force & speed will be lowered too.
7.4V lineup Out of 6V~8.9V range More than 8.9V (Lower input voltage error is removed, but min. voltage should be 3V to operate mightyZAP.)
Overload shutdown reset After overload shutdown, servo motor needs to be turned on again manually. After overload shutdown, system recovery can be made by "Restart" command. For easier system recovery after overload protection

Check Firmware version

  • Please refer to the old and new firmware number for each servo model.
  • Firmware version number can be found on mightyZAP manager software.   Connect your servo motor with software, then see "Management"-"Information" window or "System"-"Firmware version".
  • If your firmware version is old version, please update it for better performance.
Old Version New Version Applied
L12-20PT-6 Version 0 Version 1 25-Feb-19
L12-30PT-6 Version 0 Version 1 25-Feb-19
L12-50PT-6 Version 0 Version 1 25-Feb-19
L12-80PT-6 Version 0 Version 1 25-Feb-19
L12-20F-6 Version 0 Version 1 25-Feb-19
L12-30F-6 Version 0 Version 1 25-Feb-19
L12-50F-6 Version 0 Version 1 25-Feb-19
L12-80F-6 Version 0 Version 1 25-Feb-19
The end.