diff --git a/docs/hardware/devices/tdeck/index.mdx b/docs/hardware/devices/tdeck/index.mdx index c185281d..0fb5ab28 100644 --- a/docs/hardware/devices/tdeck/index.mdx +++ b/docs/hardware/devices/tdeck/index.mdx @@ -29,6 +29,26 @@ The T-Deck is a compact device featuring a 2.8-inch IPS LCD touch screen with a - 2.8 inch ST7789 SPI Interface IPS LCD (Resolution: 320 x 240) - I2S Speaker/Microphone +## Flashing the T-Deck + +If you are having issues flashing the T-Deck, especially if it's your first attempt, you may need to manually place the device into Espressif's Firmware Download mode. Please follow the process below to do so. + +:::warning + +Do not proceed unless an antenna is connected to avoid possible damage to the device's radio. + +::: + +The following process will manually place the device into the Espressif Firmware Download mode: + +1. Ensure the device's power switch is toggled OFF. +2. Press and hold the TRACKBALL. +3. Toggle device's power switch ON. +4. After 2-3 seconds, release the TRACKBALL button. +5. If the device screen is black and the backlight is off, the device is in the Firmware Download mode. If the backlight is on, repeat these steps. + +With the device now in the Espressif Firmware Download mode, you can proceed with flashing using one of the supported flashing methods. It's generally recommended to use the [Web Flasher](https://flasher.meshtastic.org/). You can select "T Deck" from the device drop-down. + ### Resources - Firmware file: `firmware-t-deck-X.X.X.xxxxxxx.bin` diff --git a/docs/hardware/devices/twatch/index.mdx b/docs/hardware/devices/twatch/index.mdx index ff77a092..39d938a5 100644 --- a/docs/hardware/devices/twatch/index.mdx +++ b/docs/hardware/devices/twatch/index.mdx @@ -31,6 +31,29 @@ The T-Watch S3 is a compact wearable device featuring a 1.54-inch IPS LCD touch - BMA423 Three Axis accelerometer - Real-Time Clock +## Flashing the T-Watch S3 + +If you are having issues flashing the T-Watch S3, especially if it's your first attempt, you may need to manually place the device into Espressif's Firmware Download mode. Please follow the process below to do so. + +:::warning + +Do not proceed unless an antenna is connected to avoid possible damage to the device's radio. + +::: + +The following process will manually place the device into the Espressif Firmware Download mode: + +1. Ensure the device is powered off by pressing and holding the crown button. +2. Remove the device's back cover. +3. Locate and press and hold the boot button. + +![T Watch S3 Boot Button](/img/hardware/T-Watch-S3-BUTTON.jpg) + +4. While holding the boot button, press the crown button once to turn the device on. +5. After 2-3 seconds, release the BOOT button. + +With the device now in the Espressif Firmware Download mode, you can proceed with flashing using one of the supported flashing methods. It's generally recommended to use the [Web Flasher](https://flasher.meshtastic.org/). You can select "T Watch S3" from the device drop-down. + ### Resources - Firmware file: `firmware-t-watch-X.X.X.xxxxxxx.bin` diff --git a/static/img/hardware/T-Watch-S3-BUTTON.jpg b/static/img/hardware/T-Watch-S3-BUTTON.jpg new file mode 100644 index 00000000..5ba09175 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/img/hardware/T-Watch-S3-BUTTON.jpg differ