# Coding Board Firmware Upgrade
## Online Upgrade  
### Preparation  
1. Software Preparation  
2. Upgrade website: [https://update.icrobot.cn/](https://update.icrobot.cn/)  
_(Recommended browsers: Chrome or Microsoft Edge)_
3. Hardware Preparation  

| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icblocks/docs/KIDZBlocks/06MaintenanceandDebug/03FirmwareUpgrade/img/CodingBoardFirmwareUpgrade01.png) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icblocks/docs/KIDZBlocks/06MaintenanceandDebug/03FirmwareUpgrade/img/CodingBoardFirmwareUpgrade02.png) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icblocks/docs/KIDZBlocks/06MaintenanceandDebug/03FirmwareUpgrade/img/CodingBoardFirmwareUpgrade03.png) |
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| KIDZBlocks Coding Board x1     | USB-C Data Cables x2   |  KIDZLink 2.0 Upgrade Tool x1   |


### Upgrade Steps  
| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icblocks/docs/KIDZBlocks/06MaintenanceandDebug/03FirmwareUpgrade/img/CodingBoardFirmwareUpgrade04.gif) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icblocks/docs/KIDZBlocks/06MaintenanceandDebug/03FirmwareUpgrade/img/CodingBoardFirmwareUpgrade05.gif) |
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| ① <font style="color:rgb(31, 31, 31);">Toggle the switch on the </font>**KIDZLink 2.0**<font style="color:rgb(31, 31, 31);"> to the </font>**SWD/Forward**<font style="color:rgb(31, 31, 31);"> position.  </font> | ② <font style="color:rgb(31, 31, 31);">Connect the KIDZLink 2.0 to the KIDZBlocks coding board using one USB-C cable, then connect the KIDZLink 2.0 to your PC via USB using the second USB-C cable.  </font> |
| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icblocks/docs/KIDZBlocks/06MaintenanceandDebug/03FirmwareUpgrade/img/CodingBoardFirmwareUpgrade06.gif) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icblocks/docs/KIDZBlocks/06MaintenanceandDebug/03FirmwareUpgrade/img/CodingBoardFirmwareUpgrade07.png) |
| ③ Once connected, the coding board's indicator light will show a charging status.   | ④ Open the firmware upgrade platform in **Chrome** or **Microsoft Edge**, and select the **KIDZBlocks Series** from the left panel.   |
| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icblocks/docs/KIDZBlocks/06MaintenanceandDebug/03FirmwareUpgrade/img/CodingBoardFirmwareUpgrade08.gif) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icblocks/docs/KIDZBlocks/06MaintenanceandDebug/03FirmwareUpgrade/img/CodingBoardFirmwareUpgrade09.gif) |
| ⑤ Locate the **KIDZBlocks Coding Board** on the right panel. Expand the dropdown list to view available firmware upgrades.   | ⑥ Choose the desired firmware version and click **Upgrade.** |
| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icblocks/docs/KIDZBlocks/06MaintenanceandDebug/03FirmwareUpgrade/img/CodingBoardFirmwareUpgrade10.gif) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icblocks/docs/KIDZBlocks/06MaintenanceandDebug/03FirmwareUpgrade/img/CodingBoardFirmwareUpgrade11.gif) |
| ⑦ Wait for the page to display **"Upgrade Successful."** Observe the blue indicator light on the KIDZLink 2.0 for confirmation of completion.   | ⑧ Power on the upgraded coding board by pressing the **Start** and **Power** buttons.   |
| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icblocks/docs/KIDZBlocks/06MaintenanceandDebug/03FirmwareUpgrade/img/CodingBoardFirmwareUpgrade12.gif) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icblocks/docs/KIDZBlocks/06MaintenanceandDebug/03FirmwareUpgrade/img/CodingBoardFirmwareUpgrade13.png) |
| ⑨ Connect the Coding Board to the KIDZBlocks Calibration and Debugging Tool.   | ⑩ On the **Home Interface** of the software, check the **device connection status** at the bottom to verify the firmware version. Firmware versions below **1.3.1** do <br/>not support software version checking.   |