Update firmware without memory card on Smartycam
01-11-2022, 01:40 AM
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Update firmware without memory card on Smartycam
Someone on Rennlist sold me a busted Smartycam, didn't find out until months later as I didn't have track time to test it. Basically the unit turns on, but it can't read or format any memory card. AIM Support said I might be able to update the firmware to see if I can fix the issue. Before I send it in, I would like to see if anyone have instructions on how to update without a memory card. I tried to update via RS3, but it won't do it without the card. Anyone have any idea? If I put in a certain card, it will ask me to format it. Even after I format it, the camera won't read it. I already wasted money buying different cards for this brick
01-11-2022, 07:52 AM
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I don't know of a way to update the camera without a card in it. If there is a way, I haven't done it.
01-11-2022, 10:37 AM
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If RS3 sees the device under "Connected Devices" then that is good, and the first part of the battle.
Using a 2/4/8/16/32 GB full size SD card (all natively formatted in FAT32, no camera formatting required), you could place the fw update on the card, insert the card with the camera off, turn it on press pressing the center button for a moment and continuing holding the right button down, then release the right button when the Linux penguin comes on the preview screen, then follow the on-screen prompts. This will "suck it in."
Using a 2/4/8/16/32 GB full size SD card (all natively formatted in FAT32, no camera formatting required), you could place the fw update on the card, insert the card with the camera off, turn it on press pressing the center button for a moment and continuing holding the right button down, then release the right button when the Linux penguin comes on the preview screen, then follow the on-screen prompts. This will "suck it in."
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01-11-2022, 11:26 AM
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If RS3 sees the device under "Connected Devices" then that is good, and the first part of the battle.
Using a 2/4/8/16/32 GB full size SD card (all natively formatted in FAT32, no camera formatting required), you could place the fw update on the card, insert the card with the camera off, turn it on press pressing the center button for a moment and continuing holding the right button down, then release the right button when the Linux penguin comes on the preview screen, then follow the on-screen prompts. This will "suck it in."
Using a 2/4/8/16/32 GB full size SD card (all natively formatted in FAT32, no camera formatting required), you could place the fw update on the card, insert the card with the camera off, turn it on press pressing the center button for a moment and continuing holding the right button down, then release the right button when the Linux penguin comes on the preview screen, then follow the on-screen prompts. This will "suck it in."
Someone on Rennlist sold me a busted Smartycam, didn't find out until months later as I didn't have track time to test it. Basically the unit turns on, but it can't read or format any memory card. AIM Support said I might be able to update the firmware to see if I can fix the issue. Before I send it in, I would like to see if anyone have instructions on how to update without a memory card. I tried to update via RS3, but it won't do it without the card. Anyone have any idea? If I put in a certain card, it will ask me to format it. Even after I format it, the camera won't read it. I already wasted money buying different cards for this brick
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02-08-2022, 10:57 PM
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Agree. Every place is trying to cheap out on that side of the business, but Aim earn my business.
i am working with quickjack on the other hand, what terrible customer service. I just returned the unit over a 10 sec adjustment.
i am working with quickjack on the other hand, what terrible customer service. I just returned the unit over a 10 sec adjustment.