Thursday, 4 February 2016

DSO 138 firmware updates

DSO138 firmware update

A little while ago, I built the DSO 138 and blogged about it.
I was a bit disappointed at first to that JYE Tech wouldn't publish any new firmware releases, because the scope appears to have quite a bit untapped potential. Specifically the USB-Port.

So I was pleased to stumble over an announcment that they made the latest version available to the public. No USB support yet, but some great improvements like better zeroing.

The update process is pretty simple and you'll find an instructional video here.

Bill of materials

You need:



The process


  • Close the jumpers 1 and 2 on the back of the PCB

  • Connect the USB-Serial Adapter
  • Get the flash upload utility ready
    The serial port number depends on your PC configuration.
    Check in the device-manager which com-port appeared when you plugged
    in the USB-Serial adapter
  • Power up the scope
    The screen will light up
  • Be brave
  • Select the .hex file
  • Wait
  • Disconnect power and the USB adapter and re-open Jumper 1 and 2. This works great with solder wick, but you can also use the dry tip of the iron to remove the solder.
  • Power up
    New splash screen.
    Although both grammar and spelling suggest otherwise, the firmware is  pretty solid.
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  1. David25 April 2016 at 05:24

    Jeje, funny the grammar and spelling new firmware bugs, almost as bad as mine. xD

    Thanks for your tutorial, it was brief and very helpful. Congratulations, great blog!

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  2. Unknown15 September 2016 at 09:57

    hi, does this work with model 13803K? i read on http://www.jyetech.com/Products/LcdScope/e138.php that a resistor swap is needed to flash firmware... thanks

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    1. Andy15 September 2016 at 16:12

      You mean the "Note 4" where it says when you use the open source firmware, you need to change back R11 to 1.5K.
      The current firmware is IMHO only shipped as .hex file and not as (open) source. So I suppose it is OK with your model.

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    2. Unknown15 September 2016 at 16:15

      yes, that note. I'll try ASAP, thanks

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    3. Unknown8 October 2016 at 16:37

      Hallo

      Leider bekomme ich den bootloader nicht zum laufen ( Windows 7 64bit ) . Die Einstellungen im Gerätemanager entsprechen dem im bootloader und umgekehrt . Der Konverter antwortet nicht , habe bereits zwei Konverter ausprobiert ( verschiedene ) . Woran könnte das liegen ?

      Gruss

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    4. Andy8 October 2016 at 22:42

      Zuerst würde ich mal testen, ob der USB-Serial Adapter läuft. Ich teste das immer mit Putty ("Serial" klicken und die com-Port nummer eintragen). Wenn man TXD und RXD des Konverters direkt kurzschliesst, sieht man das Echo der getippten Zeichen im Terminalfenster.

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    5. WarthogARJ3 October 2017 at 11:13

      This is confusing. But if you read Jtech's own directions on how to do the firmware upgrade they do not say to do this.
      I suspect it is an old comment for earlier firmware upgrades and is not relevant now.
      Or perhaps you need to do it if you flash the firmware on the older model DS0138?

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  3. SQ9MES10 November 2016 at 20:16

    Hello
    if connection problem may be in the chip USB adapter?
    My chip CH340G TTL.
    Best 73

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  4. Andy11 November 2016 at 08:11

    Try a loopback-test on your USB-Serial converter:
    Connect TXD and RXD on the adapter. Then run a terminal program (like putty or teraterm) and see if your keystrokes are echoed in the terminal window.
    If that works, your adapter and it's drivers are ok.

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  5. SQ9MES11 November 2016 at 17:37

    Ok moved (home made cat Yaesu 857 chip FTDI,safely set 3,3V )
    soft very unstable (frequent white screen as manipulate switch GND/AC/DC)
    I have the original kit,i checked
    Ok thank You for instructions.

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  6. MikePet26 January 2017 at 17:56

    Hi -- Very helpful article.

    Any idea what the mini USB (J4) is, which is right next to the UART (J5) headers? Can we do uploads of captures to a laptop, do you think?

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    1. Andy30 January 2017 at 09:37

      Unfortunately it does nothing with the current firmware. I'd love to see this transmitting images or measured values, but the new DSO150 ( http://www.banggood.com/Orignal-JYE-Tech-DS0150-15001K-DSO-SHELL-DIY-Digital-Oscilloscope-Kit-With-Housing-p-1093865.html?p=NT1005763073201409DA ) which is similar to the DSO138 does not even have a USB port. So I have my doubts if we'll ever see USB support.

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  7. Unknown3 September 2017 at 19:28

    i brought 2 dso 138 oscilloscope the screen work but i get no cigna on both need your help email spencemartin03@gmail.com

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    1. Andy11 September 2017 at 16:34

      Have you used a suitable iron to solder the components?

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  8. Unknown13 October 2017 at 03:53

    i bought 2 dso139 oscilloscope and none of them work they do com on
    and look good gui i cant get to show a signal i am going to try the new firmware and see it work i think i am not getting a pwm signal from the microcontroller please help

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  9. Unknown24 October 2017 at 05:27

    i buy 2 dso oscilloscope it boot up great but it is not writing to the screen please help

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    1. Andy9 November 2017 at 08:46

      In all cases of problems I have seen so far, the mistakes were in the soldering. You'll have to triple-check every step, including the component values.

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  10. Unknown10 November 2017 at 23:53

    i ma having trouble with my dao 138 oscilloscope it com on fine every thing work but the pwm does not work properly the microcontroller is writing any wave to the screen please help ps i have a adjustable soldering station set at 315 degee

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  11. My index to knowledge13 November 2017 at 13:41

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  12. Unknown30 December 2017 at 20:54

    Thank you very much. I resolved the problem "no trace" with this updat!!! thank you a lot

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    1. Gaurav Shrivastava4 February 2018 at 07:38

      Can you help me same problem coming to my kit. No signal showing on my kit. I have assembled two kit but same problem coming on both the kit.

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  13. Unknown20 January 2018 at 22:44

    Hi
    I have a ST Link, can it be used instead of the FTDI? There is a swd (clk, dio) set of pins

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    1. Andy22 January 2018 at 12:51

      I don't think you can trick the ST Link into acting like a USB2serial bridge. But these adapters come dirt cheap from the PRofC: https://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-USB-To-TTL-COM-Converter-Module-buildin-In-CP2102-New-p-27989.html?p=NT1005763073201409DA

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  14. Unknown18 October 2020 at 19:16

    how do i download the hex file

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