Multiprotocol modules can be flashed with a precompiled firmware file (Option 1 and 2) or you can compile and upload your customized firmware using the Arduino IDE (Option 3).
**These instructions are for the STM32 version of the Multiprotocol module.** If you are Compling for the Arduino ATmega328p version of the Multiprotocol Module please go to the dedicated [ATmega328](Compiling.md) page.
Tools are only required if a multi module does not have a USB port, a working bootloader or an integrated FTDI adapter:
* The latest iRangeX IRX4+ modules most likely already have the USB Bootloader flashed on it. You therefore don't need the FTDI adapter below and don't need to open your module to flash it.
* The latest Jumper modules have an integrated FTDI appearing as a CP2102 device on the computer. You therefore don't need the FTDI adapter below and don't need to open your module to flash it.
* The Vantac MPM Lite module already has the USB Bootloader flashed on it. You therefore don't need the FTDI adapter below and don't need to open your module to flash it. **Modules' bootloader however might not be booting everytime depending on the radio, if this is the case you need to upgrade it.**
* Connect a USB cable to the module, if the module does not have a USB port then you must open the module to flash it using an external FTDI
* Connect the cable to the PC and power on the the TX
* If the PC does not complain about a none working device being plugged then you are good to upgrade via USB directly without the need of any tools or opening the module.
Your multi module is not USB upgradable ready, here is what you need:
The USB-TTL adapter can be either FTDI or CH340G, as long as it works. It should have a switch or jumper to select 3.3V or 5V, which **must** be set to **3.3V**.
If you don't need/want to customize the multi module firmware then you can use pre-compiled binaries available [here](https://github.com/pascallanger/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module/releases).
- All radio modules and protocols are included in all builds
- Files with TXFLASH in the name are built with a bootloader for flashing from a transmitter OR via the module's USB port (eg. Multi-STM_TXFLASH_INV-vX.X.X.XX.bin)
- Files with FTDI in the name are built without a bootloader for flashing using an FTDI adapter (eg. Multi-STM_FTDI_INV-vX.X.X.XX.bin)
- OpenTx/JumperTX version (files with OPENTX in the name) have the MULTI_TELEMETRY parameter enabled (eg. Multi-STM_TXFLASH_INV_OPENTX-vX.X.X.XX.bin or Multi-STM_FTDI_INV_OPENTX-vvX.X.X.XX.bin)
[Flash-Multi](https://github.com/benlye/flash-multi) is the recommended Windows utility for flashing pre-compiled firmware to any STM32-based Multiprotocol TX module. Firmware upload can be performed using the built-in USB connection or via an external FTDI adapter.
After a succesful flash your Module is now updated to the newer version firmware using the most common options. To change specific configured options you would need to use [Option-3](#option-3---compiling-and-updating-firmware), Compile using Arduino IDE and your desired upload method.
1. If you don't need/want to customize the multi module firmware then you can use pre-compiled binaries available [here](https://github.com/pascallanger/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module/releases).
2. If you are compiling the firmware yourself in the Arduino environment with [Option-3](#option-3---compiling-and-updating-firmware), do the following to export the binary:
- Click **Sketch -> Export compiled Binary**, or press **Ctrl+Alt+S**
- Locate the file named **multi-stm-x.x.x.x.bin** in the **Multiprotocol source folder** folder (x.x.x.x is the multi version)
3. Follow the instructions [here](/docs/Flash_from_Tx.md) to upload the firmware using your radio
Multiprotocol firmware can be compiled and flashed with your customized firmware using the Arduino IDE. The guide below will walk you through all the steps in many details, don't be afraid by the length it is in fact simple!
1. Download and install the Arduino IDE. The currently supported Arduino version is 1.8.9, available for [Windows]( https://www.arduino.cc/download_handler.php?f=/arduino-1.8.9-windows.exe), [Mac OSX](https://www.arduino.cc/download_handler.php?f=/arduino-1.8.9-macosx.zip) and [Linux (64-bit)](https://www.arduino.cc/download_handler.php?f=/arduino-1.8.9-linux64.tar.xz)
### Download the Multiprotocol source and open the project
1. Either
1. Download the zip file with the Multiprotocol module source code from [here](https://github.com/pascallanger/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module/archive/master.zip) and unzip and copy the source code folder **Multiprotocol** to a location of your choosing, or
1. Clone the project using Git or Github Desktop, then
1. Double-click the **Multiprotocol.ino** file in the **Multiprotocol** folder to open the project in the Arduino IDE
The STM32 module has more than enough flash space for all the available protocols so, unlike the Atmega328p-based module, it is not necessary to disable unused protocols.
You can still disable protocols if you wish, and you may also enable or disable other optional Multiprotocol features.
Ensure that you [installed the necessary drivers](https://github.com/benlye/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module/blob/doc-updates/docs/Arduino_IDE_Boards.md#install-device-drivers).
If your Multiprotocol module has a USB port, connect it to the computer. With the drivers installed your computer should detect the module as a COM port. If the device appears correctly (check in **Device Manager**) you can proceed to the next step and [upload the firmware](#upload-the-firmware). If not, you will need to flash your module one time using a USB-to-serial adapter (also known as an FTDI adapter).
**Note:** Some modules require external power in order for the USB port to work. If your module does not power on with USB power alone, install it in the transmitter and switch the transmitter on. It is generally safe for the module to recieve power from both USB and the transmitter.
It is **strongly** recommended that you power your module from the transmitter when flashing it using a USB-to-serial adapater. This ensures that the module cannot be inadvertently supplied with 5V, which will damage the RF modules. This guide assumes that you will follow that advice, and instructs you to leave the V+ pin on the USB-to-TTL adapter disconnected. You may choose to ignore that advice at your own risk!
In order to flash the bootloader the **BOOT0** jumper must be installed connecting **BOOT0** to 3.3V. The location of **BOOT0** varies by hardware module.
| Bridge pins 1 and 2 as shown by the yellow jumper wire. | Bridge the left-most pins of the 6-pin header as shown by the yellow jumper. | Bridge pins 1 and 2 as shown by the blue jumper. | Bridge the BOOT0 pin to the adjacent 3.3V pin as shown by the yellow jumper. If it doesn't work move the jumper to bridge the two left hand pins (BOOT0 and directly above). | Bridge pins 1 and 2 as shown by the red jumper wire. |
1. If on Linux, ensure you have permissions to access serial interfaces as described [here](https://github.com/benlye/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module/blob/doc-updates/docs/Arduino_IDE_Boards.md#linux)
You can report your problem using the [GitHub issue](https://github.com/midelic/DIY-Multiprotocol-TX-Module/issues) system or go to the [Main thread on RCGROUPS](http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2165676) to ask your question.
Please provide the following information:
- Multiprotocol code version
- STM32 version
- TX type
- Using PPM or Serial, if using er9x or ersky9x the version in use
- Different led status (multimodule and model)
- Explanation of the behavior and reproduction steps
