Updating a PandA via web interface#

To update the firmware installed on a PandA, it is recommended to use the Web Admin interface. To do this you will need physical access to the PandA and a USB memory stick with the new firmware copied onto it. You can find the latest firmware from GitHub.

Information about updating a PandA by SSH can be found in the _ssh_doc.

The Web Interface of a PandA is accessible by typing its ip address or hostname into a browser.

Updating the rootfs#

On the Web Admin interface, Navigate to Admin on the bottom banner. You will then be able to read your current Version information.

On a memory stick you will need the boot-x.x.zip file from GitHub. There is no need to unzip it.

Note

If your current rootfs version is less than 2.1 you will need to unzip the file and select to install imagefile.cpio.gz.

With a prepared USB memory stick inserted in the USB slot in the back of a PandA, navigate to Packages under Admin Commands and then Install Rootfs from USB. You can select your zip file from the list and follow the on screen instructions to install your new version of the rootfs.

Note

If you are installing a major upgrade to the rootfs, it is recommended to uninstall all the installed zpkgs before upgrading the rootfs. From PandA v4.0 an option is available to do this as part of the rootfs install.

You can power cycle the box and it will install the new rootfs.

Updating zpkg packages#

A PandA firmware installation consists of 4 Zpkgs:

  • panda-fpga@*.zpg

  • panda-server@*.zpg

  • panda-webcontrol@*.zpg

  • panda-slowfpga@*.zpg (PandA 3.0 onwards)

Download new zpkg files from GitHub, and add them to the USB memory stick. Navigate to Packages under Admin Commands and then Install Packages from USB. You can select which zpkgs from the USB stick you will want to install.