Introduction
All guide/planetary cameras of models GP678C and GP678M with firmware version FPGA 4.3 will require this update.
You can check the FPGA version using the file updatefw.exe included in this package.
Note: It is possible that after updating the camera's firmware, you will need to update the Ogma DLL file inside the installation directory of software like N.I.N.A. This won't be necessary after N.I.N.A. releases its Version 3.2 or after your software adopts the latest version of our SDK. If you are using N.I.N.A. Version 3.1, you may follow the instructions to replace the OGMA DLL file.
Files
Upgrade tool and firmware - January 12, 2025:
GP678C-Color-FPGA4.5.zip - For color cameras only.
GP678M-Mono-FPGA4.5.zip - For monochrome cameras only.
Requirements
To apply this update to your camera, you will need:
- A Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 computer.
- A camera model, GP678C or GP678M that hasn't received this update.
- The decompressed content of the ZIP file that you can download from this page.
Steps to Update the Firmware
- Connect one extreme of the USB cable to the camera and the other extreme to a blue USB 3.0 port on your Windows computer.
- Double-click the file updatefw.exe. You will see a window asking you to select the camera.
- Select the camera that shows as "GP678C" or "GP678M". If you only have one camera connected, this should be the only option available, and it will be selected by default. We recommend connecting only one camera to your computer during this process to avoid mistakes.
- Before installing the new firmware, identify the version that is currently installed.
To do so, click [Misc…] > [About…] - Please note that the FPGA value listed should be older than the one you are applying. Click [OK] to close the version window.
- Click [Update…], and a window will open to select the appropriate firmware.
- Select the firmware that you want to apply.
Remember:
- The filename should contain your camera model.
- Apply only a newer update as determined by the FPGA number. - A confirmation window will pop up. If everything looks OK, click [OK]
- Wait until the update is completed. At the end, you will see a confirmation like this.
- The update has been completed, and the camera is recommended to be powered off.
Video Tutorial
This video shows the steps to upgrade the camera's firmware from version 4.3 to 4.5. The process is similar for other versions; the only difference is the version number.