Updating a CAT-R System
Before starting development with Unity, the CAT-R and Wii U GamePad firmware must be updated to the correct version. The following guide explains the procedure for updating the CAT-R and Wii U GamePad firmware.
Updating the CAT-R Firmware
Before updating the firmware on the system, check the current version of the firmware with the following steps:
- Turn on the CAT-R. The System Config Tool will start.
- Select Software Version Information.
- In this screen, check the Cafe OS SDK Version matches the Cafe SDK you are using. If these numbers match, skip this section and proceed to the Wii U GamePad firmware update procedure below. However if the version numbers do not match, the system firmware needs to be updated. This procedure will require the following:
- SD Card - This will be formatted so all existing data on the SD Card will be lost.
- DD for Windows 0.9.9.6 (DDWin) - Download this and extract the folder to your PC. (Also read the DDWin freeware license terms before using the tool.)
- The CAT-R Firmware Update Image for the SDK you are using. This is included in the CAT-R Updater package available on the Downloads pages.
- Install the Update Image on the SD Card.
- Insert a SD Card into the host PC.
- Open the folder where you unzipped DD for Windows 0.9.9.6, right-click
DDWin.exe
, and then select Run as Administrator. - Under Target disk, select the drive letter for the SD Card.
- Select the downloaded CAT-R Firmware Update Image under Target file.
- Click Restore and follow the prompts.
- Safely eject the SD Card from the host PC.
- Update the CAT-R firmware.
- Power off the CAT-R by holding down the Power Button for 4 seconds.
- Insert the SD Card into the system.
Press the Eject and Power Buttons at the same time, and then release both.
Warning
DO NOT POWER OFF THE CAT-R until the LED sequence shows success or failure.
The following table describes the states of the LED indicator.
Description |
LED Sequence |
Installation in progress |
Blue → Red → Orange |
Installation successful |
Blue → Orange |
Error code - The error code is represented by the number of Orange → Red or Blue → Red pulses. |
Orange → Red → Blue → Red → Red → Red |
Updating the Wii U GamePad Firmware
The Wii U GamePad firmware must also be updated separately from the CAT-R. To update the Wii U GamePad, run the System Config Tool and follow the below procedure:
- Enter the Wii U GamePad (DRC) Setting menu.
- Look at the line starting with Firmware Version. If the numbers to the right of DRC and DRH are the same, the Wii U GamePad firmware is up to date.
- If this is not the case, the Wii U GamePad firmware needs to be updated. Select Update DRC firmware to update the firmware.