Imaging

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

Limelight 3
Limelight 2
Limelight 1
  • Power off your limelight.
  • Download the latest USB drivers, Limelight OS image, and Balena Flash tool from from the Downloads Page.
  • Run a USB-USB-C cable from your laptop to your limelight. Your limelight wiill power on automatically
  • Run “Balena Etcher” as an administrator.
  • It may take up to 20 seconds for your machine to recognize the camera.
  • Select the latest .zip image in your downloads folder
  • Select a “Compute Module” device in the “Drives” menu
  • Click “Flash”
  • Once flashing is complete, remove the usb cable from your limelight.
  • Power off your Limelight.
  • Download the latest USB drivers, Limelight OS image, and Balena Flash tool from from the Downloads Page.
  • Run a USB-MicroUSB cable from your laptop to your limelight. Your limelight will power on automatically.
  • Run “Balena Etcher” as an administrator.
  • It may take up to 20 seconds for your machine to recognize the camera.
  • Select the latest .zip image in your downloads folder
  • Select a “Compute Module” device in the “Drives” menu
  • Click “Flash”
  • Once flashing is complete, remove the usb cable from your limelight.
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Warning

Some versions of Limelight 1 are electrostatically sensitive around the micro-usb port. To prevent damaging the port, ground yourself to something metal before you connect to the micro usb port. This will ensure your personal static charge has been discharged.

  • Power off your Limelight.
  • Download the latest USB drivers, Limelight OS image, and Balena Flash tool from from the Downloads Page.
  • Run a USB-MicroUSB cable from your laptop to your limelight.
  • Turn-on to your limelight.
  • Run “Balena Etcher” as an administrator.
  • It may take up to 20 seconds for your machine to recognize the camera.
  • Select the latest .zip image in your downloads folder
  • Select a “Compute Module” device in the “Drives” menu
  • Click “Flash”
  • Once flashing is complete, remove power from your limelight

Warning

Only connect the microUSB cable while imaging. Limelight enters a special flash mode while the microUSB cable is connected. You will not be able to access the web interface while Limelight is in flash mode.