Upgrading firmware:
This page contains instructions and links to the latest firmwares. Please be aware that not all firmwares are compatible with all board revisions. For the purposes of the update files and procedure we call the 2 versions of the pedal V1 and V2. They are easy to tell apart as follows. V1 has no expression or midi through. V2 has midi through and an expression jack.
Prerequisites:
- A windows based computer.
- A usb A to usb mini B cable
- An 856 for ZELLERSASN pedal.
- STM Dfuse software available (free) here .
- Firmware file (.dfu)
- Firmware 1.6.4 for V2 units. This is the latest firmware. This file is compatible with the V2 units (units with expression jack and midi through connector). The manual for this version is available here
- Firmware 1.2 for V2 units. This is the firmware that shipped with the majority of the V2 units before mid 2019. The manual for firmware 1.2 is available here.
- Please note that updating the pedal will wipe its presets.
- Unzip and Install the STM Dfuse software and restart your computer if necessary.
- Locate and load the program "Dfuse Demo (v3.0.6)". It should have the following path by default "Program Files (x86)\STMicroelectronics\
Software\DfuSe v3.0.6." - Disconnect power from your 856.
- Locate the mini USB jack which is just below the DC jack on the back of the pedal.
- Connect the usb cable to your computer and the pedal.
- Apply 9V power to the 856. The usb cable must already be in place before powering up in order to communicate with the computer. Ie make sure steps 6 and 7 are done in the correct order. Windows may detect the device with just the usb connector plugged in, we recommend however also powering it with 9v for more reliable programming.
- Windows should now detect the device. Allow windows to automatically find the driver online, it may take several minutes the first time you connect the pedal to your computer.
- Once the device is properly initialized go back to Dfuse Demo and click on the "Choose" button that is under the "Upgrade or Verify Action" section of the window (lower right). A window opens and you must select the firmware. Locate the firmware you downloaded with the .dfu extension from step 5 of the prerequisite.
- Click on the "Upgrade" button just beside the "Choose" button you used in step 9. A warning will come up about how the device is plugged in in dfu mode and it is impossible to know if the file is correct for the device... Click yes to continue anyway. Two things should happen in the progress bar now, first an erase, then an upgrade. Once the upgrade completes, disconnect the USB cable and power, and exit Dfuse. The unit is now updated but needs to reboot.
- Disconnect the USB cable from the 856. Then disconnect and reconnect power to reboot the pedal. It will now be updated.
13 comments:
I have the 2016 version (v1) of the 856 and I'm trying to upgrade to firmware 1.6 dfu.
I open DFuse 3.06 Demo, plug in the 856 to USB, then plug in power.
The 856 gets recognized as a drive (DIS_F429ZI (E:)) but the ST-Link Debug Driver will not load.
I've tried looking in all folders and online. I've tried it on several PC's, different cables, different OS's (Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 10) with the
same results.
I know it sees the device because it loads the USB drive.
The device doesn't show up in DFuse as a result.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
@ Unknown:
"I have the 2016 version (v1) of the 856 and I'm trying to upgrade to firmware 1.6 dfu.
I open DFuse 3.06 Demo, plug in the 856 to USB, then plug in power.
The 856 gets recognized as a drive (DIS_F429ZI (E:)) but the ST-Link Debug Driver will not load.
I've tried looking in all folders and online. I've tried it on several PC's, different cables, different OS's (Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 10) with the
same results.
I know it sees the device because it loads the USB drive.
The device doesn't show up in DFuse as a result.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated."
This says the firmware update is for v2 856 pedals. Not v1s.
Hi
We will release instructions for v1 soon. It has to be done a bit differently but we have the 1.6 fw for v1 as well.
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Hey Scott, I seem to be having trouble midi syncing the 856 ever since I've updated the firmware to 1.6. Can't seem to receive anything. Playback and beat light work when toggled out of ext sync mode, but nothing when I'm in it. I'm attempting to use the kp3+, which I've used successfully to sync it before in 1.2. It isn't the midi cable or the kp3+, both work to sync microgranny(for example) just fine. Kp3+ Transmitting and 856 receiving on ch 1. Update seemed to go successfully. So I can't seem to figure out where to go from here. Any suggestions?
Scott -
Could you please post firmware update instructions for the 856 V1?
Thanks!
Scott -
Could you please post firmware update instructions for the 856 V1? I'm getting desperate with the looping setup under the
old firmware!
Thanks!
Awesome article admin, very interesting post I like it thanks for sharing here. Download Software Update Installer.
Hey Scott. Any chance that there is a Mac OS version of the 856 firmware update? I've got a V2 unit but it's not yet up to date... Thanks!
Anyone get the firmware update to work for the V1 pedals? Would love to get midi clock going....
Thanks
Scott - any info on 856 firmware update for V1? I can't really use it to its full capacity, as it's very difficult to sample using pedal down/up to start sampling, etc...
Any assistance with this would be greatly appreciated. I've had it for over a year, and would really like to be able to use current firmware.
Thanks!
Nice Post Admin Thanks For Sharing your knowledge Here, keep it u Download All GSM Tools Free
Hi. Scott & Assembly users
I have the original 856 v1 from 2015 (version 0221)
After years of use it has just suddenly stopped working (insert sad face)
I've never updated the firmware.
I've opened the unit up, unplugged every connector, even the large circuit board with multiple connectors and cleaned and reattached. All that happens is two red leds light up (located near the USB, above two blue trim pots)
One labelled COM blinks one labelled PWR stays solid. I think its the actual power socket, cause when I move it they go off and a green light on the opposite end lights up then immediately fades out. non of leds on the face of the unit light up either.
Any help with this would be fantastic. Its a devastating blow, I use this unit a lot.
many thanks Adam
this might sound ridiculous but I don’t have a windows computer and I don’t know anybody that does, was wonderign if you guys are thinking on releasing the firmware updates for mac one day, cheers
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