Below starting, confirm the iFlag model:
For the iFlag Colorduino, continue below with iFlag Colorduino Setup | For iRacing iFlag models, skip down to the iRacing iFlag Setup |
iFlag Colorduino Setup
Requirements
- Download and install the AVRDUDESS – A GUI for AVRDUDE
Connection
- Plug the iFlag into the Computer using the USB Cable.
- Open the Windows Device Manager and confirm which port the Arduino is connected in the Ports (COM & LPT) drop down menu:
Flashing
- Open the AVRDUDESS app and select the following:
- Preset: Arduino Uno
- Port: The com port where iFlag is connected
- Flash: Select the color duino firmware from C:\Program Files\SimRacingStudio 2.0\firmware\iflag\iflag_uno_colorduino.hex
- Click on Program!:
- Once you see avrdude.exe, you are finished. The iFlag has been flashed sucessfully.
- Close AVRDUDESS
Sim Racing Studio
- Open the Sim Racing Studio
- Confirm there is a green check in the Hardware Status Page next to iFlag
- iFlag is ready to use!
iRacing iFlag Setup
Requirements
To upgrade the iRacing iFflag firmware to the SimRacingStudio firmware, you will need the following:
1) One of two Programmers:
USBASP USBISP AVR Programmer on AliExpress (Please make sure to select the PROGRAMMER + STK 500 Adapter) - OR - DollaTek USBASP USBISP AVR HG Programmer on Amazon |
2) Download and install Zadig: Zadig - USB driver installation made easy (akeo.ie)
3) Download AVRDUDESS
Connection
- Open you iRacing iFflag and connect programmer as follows:
- Please confirm the position of the MISO and VCC connectors:
Driver
- Open Zadig
- Select USBasp in the drop-down
- VERY IMPORANT: Select Libusb-win32 (v1.2.6.0)
- Click on Install Driver
- Open the device manager and confirm if the USBasp is installed under libusb-win32 devices:
Flashing the Firmware
- Open AVRDUDESS
- Set the following settings as highlighted in yellow (start by selecting the Presets first):
- Double check settings in yellow.
- Click on the the button Go under the Flash section and wait for the process complete. You will see the following when finished:
Avrdude.exe done. Thank you. - Disconnect the programmer from the computer and from the iflag PCB.
- Re-assemble the case.
Sim Racing Studio - Connection
- Open Sim Racing Studio and confirm there is a green check in Hardware Status next to iFlag
- iFlag is ready to use!