Updating Your Dottie Board

Only the legacy RNLI board needs this. Every other Dottie Board checks for new firmware every few hours and updates itself, so there is nothing for you to do. If your board has an Interstate 75 W controller, it is a legacy RNLI board: follow the steps below.

Keeping your Dottie Board up to date ensures it continues to work smoothly with the latest features and fixes. Here’s how to update it.

Step-by-Step Update Instructions

1. Putting the Board into Update Mode

To update the Dottie Board, you need to put it into update mode:

Note: The BOOT button is located on the back of the Dottie Board.

1. Leg Version:
2. Plug the board into your computer while holding the BOOT button.
3. Framed Version:
4. First, carefully remove the back panel of the frame to access the buttons.
5. Then plug the board into your computer while holding the BOOT button.

Tip: If holding the BOOT button while plugging in is too tricky, you can:

1. Plug the board into your computer.
2. Press and hold the BOOT button.
3. While holding BOOT, press the RESET button (located right next to it).

Warning: The screen is delicate — be careful not to apply pressure or damage it during this process.

2. Copying the Update File

Once your board is in update mode:

1. A new storage device named "RP2350" (or similar) will appear on your computer.
2. Download the latest .uf2 update file from this link for the RGB display and this link for the BGR display, you can find out which version you have by looking at the Board Information section in your Dottie Board settings.
3. Copy and paste or drag and drop the .uf2 file onto the RP2350 drive.

After copying, the Dottie Board will automatically restart.

3. Reconnecting to WiFi

Updating your board will reset its WiFi configuration. After the update, you'll need to set up your WiFi again.

To do that, follow our Getting Started Guide, or see Legacy RNLI board: setup mode and resetting WiFi.

If you run into any issues or need help, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.