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 Make sure to download and install the latest version of OpenBuilds CONTROL.  Make sure to download and install the latest version of OpenBuilds CONTROL. 
  
-[[https://software.openbuilds.com|{{:docs:blackbox:download-button.png?200|}}]]\\+[[https://software.openbuilds.com|{{:docs:blackbox-4x:download-button.png?200|}}]]\\
  
 Note, only available in the {{fa>windows|Windows}}:  Windows version of OpenBuilds CONTROL at this time.  Note, only available in the {{fa>windows|Windows}}:  Windows version of OpenBuilds CONTROL at this time. 
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 > **NB** The cable included with your Interface, is a Power cable, not a Data cable, please use your own USB-C Cable! > **NB** The cable included with your Interface, is a Power cable, not a Data cable, please use your own USB-C Cable!
  
-> TIP: If you require the FTDI Device Drivers, see https://docs.openbuilds.com/doku.php?id=docs:blackbox:install-drivers +> TIP: If you require the Device Drivers, see https://docs.openbuilds.com/doku.php?id=docs:blackbox-x32:install-drivers 
  
 === 3.1.1.2 Put your Interface into Bootloader Mode === === 3.1.1.2 Put your Interface into Bootloader Mode ===
  
-We will use the two buttons on the left-side of the Interface, to put the Interface into "bootloader" mode - this is a special mode in which the Interface waits to receive a firmware update from CONTROL+We will use the two buttons on the side of the Interface, to put the Interface into "bootloader" mode - this is a special mode in which the Interface waits to receive a firmware update from CONTROL
  
-  * Hold down the **MODE** button on the left side and keep holding it down (This will tell the controller to be in FLASH mode when it resets) +  * Hold down the **MODE** button on the side and keep holding it down (This will tell the controller to be in FLASH mode when it resets) 
-  * Click the **RESET** button on the left side of the Interface (This resets the controller, so it can boot up into Bootloader mode - it will check MODE is being held down to know whether to go into Bootloader Mode)+  * Click the **RESET** button on the side of the Interface (This resets the controller, so it can boot up into Bootloader mode - it will check MODE is being held down to know whether to go into Bootloader Mode)
   * Let go of the **MODE** button    * Let go of the **MODE** button 
  
 Your interface should now show just a black screen.  If you see the logo, or see the firmware running on the screen, you did not put it into Bootloader mode - try again.  Your interface should now show just a black screen.  If you see the logo, or see the firmware running on the screen, you did not put it into Bootloader mode - try again. 
  
 +{{:docs:interface:interface_-_mode_reset_1.gif|}}
  
 === 3.1.1.3 Launch the Firmware Update tool === === 3.1.1.3 Launch the Firmware Update tool ===
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 Start OpenBuilds CONTROL and go to Wizards and Tools > Firmware Flashing tool Start OpenBuilds CONTROL and go to Wizards and Tools > Firmware Flashing tool
  
-{{:docs:interface:control-flash-menu.png?300|}}+{{:docs:interface:pasted:20240423-191253.png}}
  
 === 3.1.1.4 Flash the latest Firmware === === 3.1.1.4 Flash the latest Firmware ===
  
-  * Under the Controller Type, select OpenBuilds Interface+  * Click the INTERFACE tab
   * Under Port, select USB Serial port that belongs to the OpenBuilds Interface    * Under Port, select USB Serial port that belongs to the OpenBuilds Interface 
   * Click Flash button in the Wizard     * Click Flash button in the Wizard  
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   * Click Reset once the flashing is completed   * Click Reset once the flashing is completed
  
-{{:docs:interface:control-type.png?350|}}+{{:docs:interface:pasted:20240423-191344.png}}
  
 === 3.1.1.5 Log === === 3.1.1.5 Log ===
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 The Serial console log will let you know whether the flashing was successful. Click **Reset** once the flashing is completed to restart the Interface with the new firmware The Serial console log will let you know whether the flashing was successful. Click **Reset** once the flashing is completed to restart the Interface with the new firmware
  
-{{:docs:interface:control-log.png?400|}}+{{:docs:interface:pasted:20240423-191429.png}}
  
 === 3.1.1.6 Extra: Alternative to MODE/RESET Buttons === === 3.1.1.6 Extra: Alternative to MODE/RESET Buttons ===
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- [[{}docs:interface:prepare-usb-drive|NEXT: Prepare your USB Flashdrive]]+ [[{}docs:interface:wifi-setup-nextgen|NEXT: Prepare your USB Flashdrive and Set up WIFI]]
  
  
  
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