System Check and Firmware Version

Firmware is the set of instructions loaded into Databot’s memory that defines it’s behavior with software like Vizeey. With the right firmware, Databot recognizes incoming requests from Vizeey or CODAP and responds appropriately.  We can easily change the behavior of Databot by changing its firmware to talk to MicroBlocks or other systems.  This page is for the default Databot firmware only – go to our MicroBlocks support section for MicroBlocks firmware!

Team Databot regularly improves and enhances Databot firmware to add more functions and improve performance so you may need to update your firmware from time to time. When you first purchase Databot or at the beginning of the school year are both good times to check. Updating is simple and takes just a few minutes.  Follow these steps. 

• First, using Vizeey, check your firmware status using the System Check experiment in System Tools as shown.  If you have not installed System Tools or gone through your initial setup with Databot, go to setup and do it first.
• System Check will run a quick light and sound show to check the status of your onboard LEDs and tone generator, and display current details on Databot’s status.
• Next, look for the Install button on this page which will display the latest firmware version below it.
• If your firmware version is lower than the current release, it is recommended you update.