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Updating LimelightOS

Follow this guide to update your Limelight Smart Camera to the latest version of LimelightOS.

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Save your pipelines and python scripts before upgrading, as they will be erased during this process. Neural Networks, screenshots, and AprilTag Maps will also be erased.

  • Power off your Limelight.

  • Download the latest USB drivers, Limelight OS image, and Balena Flash tool from from the Downloads Page.

  • Hold the config button on your Limelight, and while holding, run a USB->USB-C cable from your laptop to your limelight. Your limelight will power on automatically.

  • Run "rpiboot-CM4-CM5 - Mass Storage Gadget" from the windows start menu.

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  • Run “Balena Etcher” as an administrator.

  • It may take up to 20 seconds for your machine to recognize the camera.

  • Click "Flash From File" and Select the latest .zip image in your downloads folder

  • Click "Select Target" and Select the "mmcblk0 USB Device" in the “Drives” menu

  • Click “Flash”

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  • Once flashing is complete, remove the usb cable from your limelight.