Updates

Software Updates - Single-Board Computers (Raspberry Pi)

Access the update feature by expanding the drop down menu on the main tool bar and select UPDATE.

There are two methods for updating the RTS-X controller software on a single-board computer (such as the Raspberry Pi).

Update Options

Download Updates

Select "Download" if your controller is connected to the internet via a wired or wireless connection. The software will automatically check for an update and inform you if one is available. The download and install process is automated.

Update via USB

Select "Update from File" to install an update from a USB drive.

The latest software can be downloaded from the RTCNC website.

Save the update file on to a USB drive and plug it into a USB port on the Raspberry Pi.

The update dialog will appear. Select the update package from the file browser (the selected file will be highlighted in blue) and click IMPORT to start the process.

Update Dialog

Flashing SD Image

In some instances, it may be necessary to restore the operating system image for a RTCNC system running on a Raspberry Pi.

The latest image can be downloaded from the RTCNC website.

To flash the SD image you will need the following:

• A micro SD card with a minimum size of 32 GB. All data on the card will be lost when the image is flashed.
• A SD card reader (external or built-in)
• The Raspberry Pi Imager software available on the Raspberry Pi website

Once you have installed the Imager software, launch the application. You should see the main screen.

Raspberry Pi Imager

Click "CHOOSE DEVICE" and select "RASPBERRY PI 5".

Click "CHOOSE OS" and select "Custom Operating System"

Custom Operating System

Connect the micro SD card to your computer using your SD card reader.

Click on CHOOSE STORAGE and select the storage device corresponding to your micro SD card.

WARNING: Choose the Correct Device

If you have more than one storage device connected to your computer, ensure that the correct device (micro SD card) is selected. Selecting the wrong device can lead to data loss on your computer.

Choose Target Device

Click NO when prompted to apply OS customization settings.

Choose Target Device

Click YES on the confirmation popup to start writing the image to the SD card.

Confirm Write

It will take some time to write the image to the card.

Writing to Card

Once complete, you can remove the card from the reader and plug it into the Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi may reboot several times when first powered up. This is a normal part of the installation process.