Modules [Resources] BW16 Troubleshooting Guide (3)

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Method 2: Use AmebaD Image Tool to erase flash
Alternatively, without using OTA that only allows the module upload program after connecting to Wi-Fi. Another way is using Image Tool to erase the flash image memory starting from memory address: 0x8000_0000 till the end of 2MB memory location, later on, we need to upload Realtek’s image back to the module again using Arduino IDE.



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Follow Method 1 Step 1 to download ambd_sdk and do the necessary setup preparation before moving on to using this method.

Step 1 - Open Image Tool
Set the Baudrate to “115200”, then select the Flash Erase range from Memory Address of 0x0800 0000, with a specific address of 2MB (2048 KB). Set the module or development board to “Download mode”, then click the Erase button.



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Upon finishing the above image erase, and press the reset button, we could find that the #calibration will no longer pop out, only # will appear.

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Step 2 - Download Image using Arduino IDE
Download the Arduino program following the instruction in Method 1 Step 5, the image will be installed back again.

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who tabulated documentation of this method in Traditional Chinese which can be found in this link:
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Method 3: Use the command to erase flash.
Since Realtek’s Amebad Image Tool is designated for Windows Systems. For users using other Operating Systems, please refer to
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's method provided in this link:
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which is a simplified version of Method 2. He suggested using the command to execute the erase and upload of an image instead of executing the “amebad_image_tool.exe”.
I haven’t tested out for this method, anyone who has tried this method could share his/her experience in the comment below.

Step1 - Create a folder that contains the following files
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Step2 - Generate a 2M file size of km0_km4_image2.bin
You have to generate a 2M file size of km0_km4_image2.bin to replace the original file. and then use ambad_image_tool. For example:
$ambed_image_tools /dev/ttyUSB0

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has attached a python script to generate the 2M file for reference:

========================== gen_bin.py ===========================================

Python:
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Step 3 – Execute Command “amebad_image_tool.exe COM_PORT_NUM”
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References
  1. For more information, please visit the following websites:
  2. Since RTL8720DN BW16 is not officially supported by Realtek, alternatively if you want to know more about our AmebaD Family (RTL8722DM & RTL8722DM-MINI) and ambd_arduino opensource SDK, please also visit:
    • AmebaIoT official website:
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      for more examples supported;
    • Join our FB Forum (English version) to further discuss with us:
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      ;
  3. If you would like to know more about the BW16 development board, please refer to the websites below:
    1. Introduction of RTL8720DN on Instructable:
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    2. Load Arduino image into BW16:
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    3. RTL8720DN (BW16) IMG2 SIGN Invalid Solution:
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    4. B&T “RTL8720D AT Command User Manual”:
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    5. FTDI Driver Download from here:
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