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Software Update Guide

Updated over 2 months ago

Latest Version: 3.17.X

Released: August.20.2025

Update Includes:

Requirements before you begin:

  • Dis-assembled Glambot® with access to the mini PC in the base of the unit

  • External monitor with HDMI connection, mouse, and keyboard (wired preferred) OR Touchscreen Monitor and USB-C Monitor Cable

Step-By Step Video Tutorial:

Instructions:

Using a monitor, mouse, and keyboard:

  1. Connect the mini PC to a monitor

    1. Connect the Mini-PC in the base of your unit to a monitor using an HDMI cable.

    2. Connect a keyboard and mouse to the PC.

  2. Connect the mini-PC to WiFi

    1. Click on the WiFi/Hotspot icon in the TOP-RIGHT corner

    2. Under [Wi-Fi Hotspot Active], click on [Wi-Fi Settings]

    3. Under the Wi-Fi tab select [Turn Off Hotspot]

    4. Select your home/office/warehouse wifi and connect to it.​

  3. Go to a web browser to download the Update.

    1. Select the Firefox web browser on TOP-LEFT Corner.

    2. Go to your email and download the zip file you received.

    3. Once downloaded locate the zip file in the DOWNLOADS folder of the PC.

  4. Extract the zip file

    1. Right Click on the zip file to extract it. Use [EXTRACT HERE]

    2. Open the extracted folder by double clicking on it.

  5. Start the update

    1. RIGHT Click on the white space (do not select anything), and select [OPEN IN TERMINAL]

    2. This opens a terminal windows where you type “ ./ “ then press <TAB> key for autocomplete

    3. Select the newest software version by clicking on it and then pressing OK

  6. Wait for the download to complete, a window will pop up after it completes.

    1. Press OK to restart the system

Your update is complete!

To verify the update:

  1. Re-assemble the Glambot® per the standard procedure.

  2. Start in ‘CRAWL' speed and command it [HOME] to ensure communication to the Glambot® is good. Be sure to clear the browser cache so the latest update appears correctly with all 4 speeds available.

  3. Run through a path to ensure the Glambot® is moving as expected.

  4. From there, you can increase the speed up [SEND IT] and cycle it through all the paths

Using a Touchscreen Monitor:

  1. Connect the mini PC to a touchscreen monitor

    1. Connect the Mini-PC in the base of your unit to a touchscreen monitor using a USB-C monitor cable.

  2. Enable the on-screen keyboard

    1. Click on [Settings] in the top right corner

    2. In the [Settings] menu, scroll down and click on [Accessibility]

    3. Enable the [Screen Keyboard]

    4. If the on-screen keyboard doesn't automatically popup when clicking in a type field, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to pull up the keyboard. Then, click the down arrow (bottom right corner button on the keyboard) to hide it.

  3. Connect the mini-PC to WiFi

    1. Click on the WiFi/Hotspot icon in the TOP-RIGHT corner

    2. Under [Wi-Fi Hotspot Active], click on [Wi-Fi Settings]

    3. Under the Wi-Fi tab select [Turn Off Hotspot]

    4. Select your home/office/warehouse wifi and connect to it.​

  4. Go to a web browser to download the Update.

    1. Select the Firefox web browser on TOP-LEFT Corner.

    2. Go to your email and download the zip file you received.

    3. Once downloaded locate the zip file in the DOWNLOADS folder of the PC.

  5. Extract the zip file

    1. Touch and hold on the zip file to extract it. Use [EXTRACT HERE]

    2. Open the extracted folder by double clicking on it.

  6. Start the update

    1. Touch and hold in the white space (do not select anything), and select [OPEN IN TERMINAL]

    2. This opens a terminal windows where you type “ ./software_update_3170.sh “ then press [Enter]

    3. Select the newest software version by clicking on it and then pressing OK

  7. Wait for the download to complete, a window will pop up after it completes.

    1. Press OK to restart the system

Your update is complete!

To verify the update:

  1. Re-assemble the Glambot® per the standard procedure.

  2. Start in ‘CRAWL' speed and command it [HOME] to ensure communication to the Glambot® is good. Be sure to clear the browser cache so the latest update appears correctly with all 4 speeds available.

  3. Run through a path to ensure the Glambot® is moving as expected.

  4. From there, you can increase the speed up [SEND IT] and cycle it through all the paths

Previous Version: 3.6.X

Released: April.29.2025

Update Includes:

  • New safety features:

    • Wrist motors stop if there is a loss of communication

    • Singularity resolution in full sweep to full sweep tethered paths

    • Communication loss safety fail safe

  • Webapp screen flicker issue resolved

  • Firewall blocker for improved Motion Control connectivity

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