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stef
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Hi all
I build a project where I use a Propeller to do some mesure taskes. He is then sending them to me over tcp/ip by a Xport device from lantronics. My server is collecting the data and generates reports on it. I can send also some basic commands by the tcp/ip to change some settings. That is implemented by the programe running on the prop. (I use spin). I have now 20 devices running like that and they are performing well. I now want to add extra functionality to the systems so I added that to the spin program. I 'm now thinking to add also some way to upload the new spin to the prop by using the tcp/ip connection of the xport.
My question: Is that possible in some way?
I have several eeprom's 24LC512 on the device side. I use them to sore data. Perhaps It is possible to use them temporarily to upload new files? I don't know but I like a way to update the firmware (spin ) without going to every site and upload them by using my laptop and the propellor tool. I'd like to do that central from the server side. I have the tcp/ip connections, so why not use them also for updates.
I hope you get the picture when reading my explanation. Any sudgestions are welcome, with any tools or in any way. If it is possible.
Stefan
I build a project where I use a Propeller to do some mesure taskes. He is then sending them to me over tcp/ip by a Xport device from lantronics. My server is collecting the data and generates reports on it. I can send also some basic commands by the tcp/ip to change some settings. That is implemented by the programe running on the prop. (I use spin). I have now 20 devices running like that and they are performing well. I now want to add extra functionality to the systems so I added that to the spin program. I 'm now thinking to add also some way to upload the new spin to the prop by using the tcp/ip connection of the xport.
My question: Is that possible in some way?
I have several eeprom's 24LC512 on the device side. I use them to sore data. Perhaps It is possible to use them temporarily to upload new files? I don't know but I like a way to update the firmware (spin ) without going to every site and upload them by using my laptop and the propellor tool. I'd like to do that central from the server side. I have the tcp/ip connections, so why not use them also for updates.
I hope you get the picture when reading my explanation. Any sudgestions are welcome, with any tools or in any way. If it is possible.
Stefan
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Thanks for the info.
I looked at it but it is for uploading widgets. Can it be used for self made spin program's?
Stef
I 'm still searching a way to update propeller's in the field. They are cpnected by a xport for sending information. Can I add functionality to upload new firmware tru that chanel in some way.
Any help is welcome
Stef