Software Tools

The following software tools are available for updating firmware and configuring M5 modules:

  • vr_refresh - Refresh the firmware for a module
  • vr_enum - Enumerate (list) the connected modules
  • vr_setid - Set the Node ID and Group ID for a module
  • vr_debug_putty.py - Debug and/or configure a module
  • vr_create_virtports_all.sh - Create virtual ports for modules not connected directly to the RS-485 bus

More information about using these tools can be found in appropriate sections of this guide.

Other programming requirements for custom development and module control must be provided by the user.


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