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    How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers

    @Telemachus Good to know! Seems like they are quite resilient then and difficult to brick. I come from a background of flashing NXP chips where the wrong configuration, power loss, etc. can brick your very expensive chip. Though, most of my experience was around flashing bootloaders &...
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    How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers

    Success! After a long winter and many other delays, I have successfully upgraded the firmware of my ET! More than a year later but it's done. I went from 2.10 right to 2.19. I used @Telemachus 's methods and it worked flawlessly! I figured I would document my exact process for anyone else who...
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    How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers

    Looks like they replaced the installer with a batch file to create the PE Micro directories and copy over the files in the zip. More specifically one each for the cfg/s19 files and one with batch files for USBMultilink. Nice to see Windows 10 support added to the batch files. "DOUBLE CLICK ME"...
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    How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers

    When I go to settings->Circuit Names I can set Aux 6 for example to the name "Spa Light" in the long list of options. However, when I go Circuit Functions and change Aux 6 from generic I don't see spa light, just SAM/SAL. intellibright and some others. I think that's fine though so looks like...
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    How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers

    Yeah, that would be great! Just as a follow up while I am playing around with the programming right now, are there any tell-tale signs that the Spa controls and features are unlocked?
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    How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers

    Yeah sure! It is actually the date that the firmware was released, took a bit of searching on the Wayback Machine lol. Here it is: https://www.pentair.com/content/dam/extranet/pentair-pool/residential/software-firmware/intellitouch-easytouch-easytouchlite-firmware-6.12.19.zip
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    How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers

    Thank you! Yeah, I'm not sure I do. What is one distinctive feature that is enabled with the spa? To be honest, I'm still an ET programming noob but I see 8 feature circuits and when I click the valve button it turns the filter pump and heater on. Does that indicate spa mode or is there a...
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    Upgrade Pentair Easytouch 4 to 8?

    It took some communication between me and a potential seller regarding international shipping but I might have found some on eBay. Sourcing the relays through Mouser and cables through Aliexpress is about $20 cheaper but I would rather just buy the OEM part from eBay than build it myself just...
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    How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers

    Sorry for the late reply, I have been doing a bunch of research/testing and have some updates. First of all, I removed the board and brought it inside to my bench (Just prefer soldering at my bench) and soldering on R41 and R42. Ran a Self-Test and the board now reports that it is an EasyTouch...
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    Upgrade Pentair Easytouch 4 to 8?

    Found some good sources for the Relays. Mouser sells the Omron relays for $23CAD each without the wire harness. Link Someone on the forums recommended this wire harness from Pololu that has the JST XH Header but I also found a pack on Aliexpress here. Crimp-on ring or fork connectors for the...
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    How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers

    Yeah, no worries I can order them for cheap. Just wanted to make sure those are the ones. Awesome I do see that in your write-up now! Thank you for doing that. So is the overall process for USBDM flashing as follows: 1. Make USBDM Ribbon to JST Connector cable 2. Prep the s19 hex files for...
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    How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers

    Thanks for the link! I need to run CAT6 anyways for my TV and camera so it was just convenient enough to add a line for the Pi. My core switch is PoE so if I decided to grab a PoE Hat the pi is self-contained. I will look at the zero W though, thanks for the tip. Looking at the product now I...
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    How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers

    Thanks for the info! I haven't got my njs-pC installed yet (running conduit with CAT6 from the house to the pi this weekend) but I will have to see how it handles my Superflo VS. Version 7.01 which was just released adds specific support for the Superflo VS. If you don't mind, what kind of...
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    How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers

    Thanks for the release notes Jerry. Strange that you cannot download the 2.18 FW right now. Looks like there has been quite a lot of changes since my FW version.. Considering doing the update just for degrees C changes seeing I'm in Canada. My only fear is that I will brick the board and then...
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    Upgrade Pentair Easytouch 4 to 8?

    Awesome!! This is such good news, I'm glad this option exists. Just mentioned firmware on another thread but glad to know I can probably avoid an update. Maybe my superflo pump won't be AS useless now that I can have 9 relays in a ET4P system lol. Thanks for the tip. I'm looking at the OEM...
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    How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers

    Is there any big reason to upgrade the board's firmware? I'm running 2.10 and considering an upgrade if I order a USBDM. I don't have a wireless controller or indoor remote/screen logic. Planning to use nodejs-poolController for my control away from the pad. Does 2.18 add and big changes vs...
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    Upgrade Pentair Easytouch 4 to 8?

    Hey all, Just stumbled across this thread after getting ready to finally integrate my easy touch after owning the pool for 5 years... oops. When I was a noob to all of this I went out and bought a Superflo VS only to realize now it basically becomes a 4-speed pump since it needs a relay for...
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    Easy Touch 4 Panel Not Turning on

    Okay great, good to know that I can use the transformer in 120v mode without a problem! Now comes the next issue lol, as i just posted a minute before you did I did end up wiring the transformer for 120v (Black to CB, and Violet to the buss). After doing this still had no power to the system...
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    Easy Touch 4 Panel Not Turning on

    I am gonna have to call it quits for today but I tested one more thing I thought that the reason i may not be getting power is because the transformer was wired for 220v but I was only supplying it with 120v from a 120v circut breaker as Jim mentioned. Even though i have not found out if i...