How can I update the Firmware to the latest one?

[mibr85]

How can I update the Firmware to the latest one?
I can't see the fast Wifi config and like to update the sensor

[mibr85]

this is what I entered but the green LED stays on for me it mean the sensor can't connect

[PricelessToolkit]

Even if your sensor doesn't have the latest firmware, it still includes the fast mode, "ESPNOW and WiFi." In the latest version, I added a "normal WiFi mode," which is not fast.

Based on your screenshot, I can see why it’s not connecting — the fast WiFi mode requires IP, Gateway, MAC, and other network settings.

If you want to update the firmware, you'll need a USB to 3.3V UART programmer. You can find one in my shop, or on AliExpress or Amazon.

For programming instructions, visit:
https://github.com/PricelessToolkit/SOILSENS-V5W?tab=readme-ov-file#programming-using-arduino-ide

[mibr85]

were i get all this network information?
Local IP: for the sensor?
Gateway: my router IP?
subnet: for the Sensor IP?
MAC adrress: which one?
why i need to setup all this stuff?

[PricelessToolkit]

1. Local IP for sensor, "free one" which is not used by any other device
2. Gateway= router IP
3. Subnet for that IP, like 255.255.255.0
4. The MAC address of your router's Wi-Fi interface, you can use "WIFIAnalyzer" for Android.

"Fast wifi" means fast connection, so we don't wait for DHCP IP assignment

[mibr85]

the MAC address is changing because i have different AP for the Wifi so i does not have a fix MAC what can i do?

[PricelessToolkit]

In that case, update the firmware and use normal wifi mode.

[mibr85]

sorry but I do not have a "USB to 3.3V UART programmer".
All this information would be nice to see on the product page of your shop ;-)

[PricelessToolkit]

Yep, there is "The firmware is actively being developed, and a sensor update may be required." I will add the programmer part.

[mibr85]

is this one ok:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B08T24NML9?ref_=pe_111929571_1111661321_t_fed_asin_title

[PricelessToolkit]

Yes, but before buying, can you solder wires? Or maybe you have a pogo pin clamp?

[mibr85]

can you give me e link for this clamp?
I can solder but not so small stuff

[PricelessToolkit]

https://github.com/PricelessToolkit/SOILSENS-V5W?tab=readme-ov-file#in-case-of-a-firmware-update

[mutleyhehe]

the MAC address is changing because i have different AP for the Wifi so i does not have a fix MAC what can i do?

Hello mibr85, try using the MAC address of the main WiFi, not the nearest AP. Someone else had this issue and it fixed it completely.

[mibr85]

Hi
what do you mean with main Wifi MAC? My network have a router (Unifi dream machine) there are 7 Wifi Access points connected, each have their own MAC, I do not know what is the main WIFI MAC.

[mutleyhehe]

Hi, it would be the WiFi on the Unifi dream machine. I don't have a Unifi dream machine, but presumably it has an integrated WiFi adapter with its own MAC address.