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codeBit Firmware UpdatesUpdated 9 months ago


Does my codeBit need a firmware update?

For codeBits purchased prior to October 2021

If you have a Round LED Matrix, you must install the firmware update on your codeBit in order to use the Round LED Matrix.

If you have a square LED Matrix, you do not need to install a firmware update. The firmware update is installed on the codeBit at Sphero's warehouse.


For codeBits purchased after October 2021

You do not need to install a firmware update. The firmware update is installed on the codeBit at Sphero's warehouse and is compatible with both the Square and Round LED Matrices.


How do I Install the Firmware Update?

The firmware updater is triggered in Fuse when there is a round matrix block in the code, and if the connected codeBit does not have the updated firmware. Detailed instructions on how to install the firmware on your codeBit on a Mac device can be found here. If you have a Windows or Chromebook device please contact us for more information.


If I run the firmware update on my codeBit, can I still use it with the Square LED Matrix?

Yes, the firmware update is compatible with the Square and Round LED Matrices.



Steps for a codeBit firmware update


1. Navigate to https://fuse.littlebits.com/firmware/

2. Follow the instructions for the update


If that does not work, or causes an error, we can try this alternative:


1. Press and hold the button on the codeBit for 10 seconds (should turn the LED on the board red)

2. Navigate to https://fuse.littlebits.com/firmware/

3. Follow the instructions for only part 2 of the firmware update


Please let us know if this gives you any trouble. We want to gather as much specific feedback as we can


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