Updating CAT-R

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:

  1. Turn on the CAT-R. The System Config Tool will start.
  2. Select Software Version Information.
  3. 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:
    1. SD Card - This will be formatted so all existing data on the SD Card will be lost.
    2. 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.)
    3. 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.
  4. Install the Update Image on the SD Card.
    1. Insert a SD Card into the host PC.
    2. Open the folder where you unzipped DD for Windows 0.9.9.6, right-click DDWin.exe, and then select Run as Administrator.
    3. Under Target disk, select the drive letter for the SD Card.
    4. Select the downloaded CAT-R Firmware Update Image under Target file.
    5. Click Restore and follow the prompts.
    6. Safely eject the SD Card from the host PC.
  5. Update the CAT-R firmware.
    1. Power off the CAT-R by holding down the Power Button for 4 seconds.
    2. Insert the SD Card into the system.
    3. 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:

  1. Enter the Wii U GamePad (DRC) Setting menu.
  2. 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.
  3. If this is not the case, the Wii U GamePad firmware needs to be updated. Select Update DRC firmware to update the firmware.

 


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