I run experiments using an OpenMV camera. Due to the nature of the experiments, I need all the cameras to run the same way and on the same code, so I use the 2.9.7 IDE. I recently purchased some more H7 Plus 3 cameras and can’t get them to connect to the IDE.
I’ve tried to go through the bricked camera dialogue and flashing with the DFU bootloader which hasn’t worked. I’ve tried to move the 4.3.3 firmware.bin onto the camera’s microSD but that doesn’t seem to work (I may be doing it wrong, I’m not a computer scientist).
Is there something else I should try? I believe I have other cameras like this that do work, but the two new ones I’ve tried only show up on the computer and not the IDE. Thank you for your help.
Hi, you should be able to use the latest ide with just older firmware. What OS are you using? I can guide you through how to install the older firmware and etc so the IDE loads these.
Hi, the OS I’m on is Windows 11. Unfortunately some of the code we use is deprecated and breaks when I move past IDE 2.9.7. I did just try connecting the camera to the most recent IDE and it does connect. I did solve the problem, so I’ll write out my solution in case someone else needs to do this in the future.
I fixed this by downloading the current IDE (4.8.7) on a separate computer and connecting the camera. I then tested and confirmed that my code completely breaks in the new IDE. With the camera connected I went to the “Tools” tab in the IDE and selected “Load Custom Firmware.” I downloaded and set the path to my download of the v4.3.3 firmware\OPENMV4P\firmware.bin. After completing the firmware upload, the camera now works with IDE 2.9.7 and my deprecated code.
I think it’s incredible how responsive you are to everyone’s issues, so thank you again for your help!