Erasing SPI flash... OK Writing firmware (128 KB)... OK Verifying checksum... OK Rebooting device... If you have direct access to the UIS8141E (not a module), use an ST-Link or J-Link to program the external SPI flash.
// Exit & restart i2c_write(0x42, 0x00, 0x00); // exit update mode After power cycling: uis8141e firmware
# Re-read firmware version v4l2-ctl -d /dev/video0 --get-ctrl=firmware_version v4l2-ctl -d /dev/video0 --stream-mmap --stream-count=100 --stream-to=/tmp/depth.raw Erasing SPI flash
This guide covers: obtaining firmware, flashing via USB/I2C, common version types, and debugging. Firmware for the UIS8141E is typically stored in an external SPI Flash (e.g., Winbond W25X40). The module identifies itself with a specific chip_id and firmware_version . OK Rebooting device
# 1. Connect module USB -> PC # 2. Identify I2C bus (usually 1 or 2) i2cdetect -y 1 # Should show device at 0x42 (UIS8141E I2C address) python flash_uis8141e.py --bus 1 --addr 0x42 --fw uis8141e_fw_v3.02.bin