Hello all,
I noticed RAK10701-P Field tester got a new software upgrade. Where I can get the FW?
thanks
Hi @sergi_jini ,
Please use this guide to upgrade.
How to Upgrade RAK10701 to RAK10701.docx (498.7 KB)
Thanks @carlrowan
I have updated the fw. I can see the new UI, but I have one small problem now
I lost some stats. I have my own python script running on the chirpstack server side as a service. I am listening to the uplink from the device, then calculating the gateway distance and putting the Uplink stats back into the queue. It is kind of a loop-back on the server, instead of relying on 3rd party (like datakake).
Anyway, It worked perfectly. I suspect that new FW has different downlink packet structure. Can you help to clarify? What data is expected on the downwind side?
This is how it was on previous version (2023)
Thanks
Hi @sergi_jini ,
I have no access to the source code but I can refer you to @beegee 's RAK10706 Signal Meter that also supports RAK10701-Plus (V2) downlink structure implementation. It is open source so you can have a look on his code.
The payload structure starts at line 230 - RAK10706-Signal-Meter/RAK10706-Signal-Meter.ino at 80292f995af18c32a77716596dad724e06242ee4 · RAKWireless/RAK10706-Signal-Meter · GitHub
The other stats you need to map are there: uplink rssi, snr, packet loss rate (plr), min/max distance, etc.
thanks @carlrowan
Hello @beegee , I would appreciate if you can help to understand the downlink packet structure for the new SW of RAK10706
To put it simple, I need to know what changed in the below > this used to work on older version.
many thanks in advance
Thanks, let me check that 
Alright. I might need some more help here. I have a planned site visit for new GW installation in coming days and unfortunately I will not have time to adjust my script for the downlink sender.
So I tried to roll back the firmware, but now it is not getting detected by Wistoolbox at all 
How I can flush the previous version?
Hi @sergi_jini ,
Moving back from RAK10701-Plus to RAK10701 is not yet supported by WisToolbox.
You have to upload first a plain FW to the RAK4631 inside the RAK10701-Plus then upload the RAK10701 FW. You have to use Arduino IDE you can follow this tutorial.
Hi @carlrowan
Nice video tutorial. I have flashed the blinky via Arduino IDE and then RAK10701 FW via Wistoolbox.
All looked fine until I noticed that the side button does not function anymore. I did visual inspection of the button/connector, all looks fine. Did you ever come across such behavior?
I will try to reflash again today.
Alright. Side button malfunction was due to mechanical problem. Seems the membrane was worn down (I have it since 2023). I put a small piece of folded paper between button and the rubber cap for now and it works 
This thread can be closed I guess.
I will get back to firmware update once again bit later
Thank you @sergi_jini .
I already shared your feedback to the team. If you were able to capture some photo about the issue on the button, I can forward to the team as well. It will be helpful on assessment for possible improvement.
Sure.
This button stopped working. I could hear the clicking sound, but seems the contacts inside the membrane got damaged. From outside nothing wrong, solders are still holding, pcb traces also looks fine. It seems more a mechanical issue.
And this is solution > paper works like a charm now.
thank you
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