Davepheadrus Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Hi guys new here, I'm from the uk so bought the ap121 as wanted next day delivery, so now Im trying to flash it. I asked the question on if I needed tools to flash it on another forum and got told no so now I'm trying to flash by Ethernet as post from today won't get here till Wednesday and I want to play with it over the long weekend.. The link to pineapple build wasn't working so I found some random host off google and upon running it I've ran into a problem: It's just frozen on that, it took a while to get that far and it's been like that about half an hour now, I've got it plugged into the Poe LAN port and disabled the other adapters ect, anyone able to help me out? Can I unplug it while its froze like this or would I be better to press close on the ap51 app? Thanks guys sorry for being impatient and trying via Ethernet! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Protocol Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 That is not how you flash the AP121U. That method is for Mark 3 and below. http://cloud.wifipineapple.com/index.php?flashing https://github.com/WiFiPineapple/web-interface/wiki/mk4guidecleanflashserial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebkinne Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 That is not how you flash the AP121U. That method is for Mark 3 and below. https://github.com/WiFiPineapple/web-interface/wiki/mk4guidecleanflashserial This. You will need a serial cable to perform a clean flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davepheadrus Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Ah shit, can I flash mk3 onto ap121u for something to do till Wednesday? Or do they sell serial cables in maplins/electronic stores? Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebkinne Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Ah shit, can I flash mk3 onto ap121u for something to do till Wednesday? Or do they sell serial cables in maplins/electronic stores? Thanks, Dave No. Different chipset, different hardware.. different bootloader. Not sure if they do, sorry. You want a 3.3V UART Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davepheadrus Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Thanks for that, closest one on eBay is a 2 hour drive so figure I'll be waiting lol Unless anyone else on here knows of any uk electronic stores that may sell them or a makeshift way of getting around it? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebkinne Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Thanks for that, closest one on eBay is a 2 hour drive so figure I'll be waiting lol Unless anyone else on here knows of any uk electronic stores that may sell them or a makeshift way of getting around it? Cheers Got an arduino? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davepheadrus Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Unfortunately not, also noticed the uart wires I was looking at are not 3.3v. Can only find them from china now.. Can I use one with more pins and only attach the relevant ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Protocol Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Via: https://github.com/WiFiPineapple/web-interface/wiki/mk4guidecleanflashserial UART Adaptors There are many USB/Serial to UART adapters out there. The author of the video below (Mr-Protocol) used the Alfa Console Board. Any 3.3v capable UART adapter should work. Check the adapter specifications before buying. You can also buy a UART Adaptor from the Hakshop. If you are not using the Alfa Console Board, You only need to hook up the TX, RX, GND pins to your UART adapter. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davepheadrus Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Thank you I'll look into this more and post back if I hit any walls! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davepheadrus Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 http://www.maplin.co.uk/buy-leisure/electronic-kits/arduino-kits any of that range in fact. Cheapest one that can do it be best solution for me really, I'm just not sure how to tell which ones can do 3.3v and if they come with everything I need? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davepheadrus Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Looks like I can so I'm gna buy the starter pack thing, actually looks quite interesting bit of kit, gonna try a DIY Xbox controller mod with it after this now! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
say.what Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) Hi Davepheadrus,..sorry, I've not seen your thread before! :)try this USB TTL, it work just fine: http://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Converter-Module-Built--CP2102/dp/B008RF73CS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1369477378&sr=8-3 ;)!respect Edited May 25, 2013 by say.what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davepheadrus Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 ahh i literally just got back from buying the arduino! oh well.. so now im stuck working out how to wire up the arduino but ill post a new thread cos i'l probs need someone who has used it before thnx anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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