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OlliW: /* Flashing Firmware */

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Flashing Firmware

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	During the flashing procedure the USB driver for the STorM32 board may be installed by Win 7/8/10/11; see the red warnings in the descriptions. {{WARNING\|''It is crucial to '''not''' interrupt the USB driver install process''}}. It can take several minutes, so please be patient; let Windows do its job, for however long it takes.		During the flashing procedure the USB driver for the STorM32 board may be installed by Win 7/8/10/11; see the red warnings in the descriptions. {{WARNING\|''It is crucial to '''not''' interrupt the USB driver install process''}}. It can take several minutes, so please be patient; let Windows do its job, for however long it takes.

	The flashing procedure is quite different for the v1.3x and v3.x/v4.x STorM32 boards:		The flashing procedure is quite different for the v1.3x and v3.x/v4.x/v6.x STorM32 boards:
	* v1.3x STorM32 boards: Follow the description in [[How_to_flash_v1.x_STorM32_boards#Flashing_Firmware_using_a_USB-TTL_Adapter\|How to flash v1.x STorM32 boards: Flashing Firmware using a USB-TTL Adapter]]		* v1.3x STorM32 boards: Follow the description in [[How_to_flash_v1.x_STorM32_boards#Flashing_Firmware_using_a_USB-TTL_Adapter\|How to flash v1.x STorM32 boards: Flashing Firmware using a USB-TTL Adapter]]
	* v3.x and v4.x STorM32 boards: Please refer to the article [[How to flash firmware]].		* v3.x, v4.x and v6.x STorM32 boards: Please refer to the article [[How to flash firmware]].
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OlliW: /* Ordering Information */

2025-07-14T16:15:00Z

Ordering Information

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	Things to order at minimum:		Things to order at minimum:
	* STorM32 controller board (v1.3x, v3.3 or v4.1, and compatible boards; older boards are not supported)		* STorM32 controller board (v1.3x, v3.3, v4.1 or v6.2, and compatible boards; older boards are not supported)
	* NT IMU module and matching cable		* NT IMU module and matching cable
	* USB-to-TTL adapter (not required for some v3.x and the v4.x boards, but always handy to have anyway)		* USB-to-TTL adapter (not required for some v3.x and the v4.x and v6.x boards, but always handy to have anyway)

	Users of v3.x STorM32 boards (all variants) in addition need to order:		Users of v3.x and v6.2 STorM32 boards (all variants) in addition need to order:
	* three NT Motor modules or NT Motor-Encoder modules		* three NT Motor modules or NT Motor-Encoder modules

	~~The~~ STorM32 controller ~~board~~ can be obtained from various sources. There are several hardware revisions around. The ~~50x50 mm-sized v1.3 and v1.32 boards or one of the~~ various v3.3 boards (available in 40x25 mm and 25x25 mm sizes) or the 40x28 mm-sized v4.1 board are the best options. The wide-spread v1.31 board is a good starting point too, but when used in a NT setup issues with its too weak 3.3 V power were reported (see [[Boards#GLB_STorM32_v1.31\|Boards: GLB STorM32 v1.31]]). For other boards you may want to check the [[Boards]] page or the internet. A v1.3 board is used exemplarily below.		STorM32 controller boards can be obtained from various sources. There are several hardware revisions around. The various v3.3 boards (available in 40x25 mm and 25x25 mm sizes), the 40x28 mm-sized v4.1 board or the 40x25 mm-sized v6.2 board are the best options. The wide-spread v1.31 board is a good starting point too, but when used in a NT setup issues with its too weak 3.3 V power were reported (see [[Boards#GLB_STorM32_v1.31\|Boards: GLB STorM32 v1.31]]). For other boards you may want to check the [[Boards]] page or the internet. A v1.3 board is used exemplarily below.

	{{COMMENT\|Vendors sell all sorts of boards and call them v1.3, v1.31, or v1.32, but they may not be identical to the "legit" versions but show hardware variations. This can result in different behavior than described in this wiki, and thus user irritations, but that's how it is.}}		{{COMMENT\|Vendors sell all sorts of boards and call them v1.3, v1.31, or v1.32, but they may not be identical to the "legit" versions but show hardware variations. This can result in different behavior than described in this wiki, and thus user irritations, but that's how it is.}}

	In addition to the STorM32 controller board you also need a NT IMU module and a matching cable. The plug on the v1.3x STorM32 boards is a [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction&parentKey=wire_to_board_connectors Picoblade] connector (often incorrectly called JST 1.25). The standard plug on the v3.x and v4.x boards is a [http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connector (often called JST 1.0); however, which plug is used on STorM32 derivatives depends a lot on the manufacturer.		In addition to the STorM32 controller board you also need a NT IMU module and a matching cable. The plug on the v1.3x STorM32 boards is a [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction&parentKey=wire_to_board_connectors Picoblade] connector (often incorrectly called JST 1.25). The standard plug on the v3.x, v4.x and v6.x boards is a [http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connector (often called JST 1.0); however, which plug is used on STorM32 derivatives depends a lot on the manufacturer.

	Finally, users of a v1.3x STorM32 board also require a USB-TTL adapter with a matching cable for upgrading the STorM32 board to the latest firmware. It can be any USB-TTL adapter with FTDI or CP2102 or CH340 chip, but NOT a PL2303-based adapter (for details please see [[STorM32_FAQ#Which USB-TTL adapter should I use.3F\|FAQ: Which USB-TTL adapter should I use?]]). If you do not happen to have one already, then buy one together with the other parts. Users of the Micro STorM32 board or STorM32 RaspberyPi Hat also need a USB-TTL adapter. Users of v3.x or v4.x STorM32 boards do not need a USB-TTL adapter (these boards do have the adapter integrated on board).		Finally, users of a v1.3x STorM32 board also require a USB-TTL adapter with a matching cable for upgrading the STorM32 board to the latest firmware. It can be any USB-TTL adapter with FTDI or CP2102 or CH340 chip, but NOT a PL2303-based adapter (for details please see [[STorM32_FAQ#Which USB-TTL adapter should I use.3F\|FAQ: Which USB-TTL adapter should I use?]]). If you do not happen to have one already, then buy one together with the other parts. Users of the Micro STorM32 board or STorM32 RaspberyPi Hat also need a USB-TTL adapter. Users of v3.x, v4.x or v6.x STorM32 boards do not need a USB-TTL adapter (these boards do have the adapter integrated on board).

	Users of v3.x STorM32 boards (all variants) need three NT Motor modules in addition (the v3.x boards do not have motor drivers on board).		Users of v3.x and v6.2 STorM32 boards (all variants) need three NT Motor modules in addition (the v3.x and v6.2 boards do not have motor drivers on board).

	'''Related wiki articles:'''		'''Related wiki articles:'''

OlliW: /* Basic Controller Configuration */

2024-06-18T17:39:38Z

Basic Controller Configuration

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	You should be prepared to know the number of poles of your motors, as well as be ready to connect a battery on demand (if you haven't already plugged in a battery).		You should be prepared to know the number of poles of your motors, as well as be ready to connect a battery on demand (if you haven't already plugged in a battery).

	{{WARNING\|In the following the gimbal '''MUST''' be at rest and '''NOT''' be moved at any time (unless you're specifically asked to do differently).}} Specifically, don't hold the gimbal in your hands. Also, ~~the~~ camera must be installed in the gimbal.		{{WARNING\|In the following the gimbal '''MUST''' be at rest and '''NOT''' be moved at any time (unless you're specifically asked to do differently).}} Specifically, don't hold the gimbal in your hands. {{WARNING\|Also, a camera must be installed in the gimbal.}} Without camera gimbals don't work properly.

	# Change to the {{GUI\|Gimbal Configuration}} tab. There you find the parameter fields for the IMU orientations, motor poles, motor directions and motor startup positions. To set them, run the {{GUI\|Configure Gimbal Tool}} by hitting the so named button. [[File:Storm32-wiki-c-1-01.jpg\|none\|360px]]		# Change to the {{GUI\|Gimbal Configuration}} tab. There you find the parameter fields for the IMU orientations, motor poles, motor directions and motor startup positions. To set them, run the {{GUI\|Configure Gimbal Tool}} by hitting the so named button. [[File:Storm32-wiki-c-1-01.jpg\|none\|360px]]

OlliW: /* Ordering Information */

2024-01-22T21:23:34Z

Ordering Information

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	{{COMMENT\|Vendors sell all sorts of boards and call them v1.3, v1.31, or v1.32, but they may not be identical to the "legit" versions but show hardware variations. This can result in different behavior than described in this wiki, and thus user irritations, but that's how it is.}}		{{COMMENT\|Vendors sell all sorts of boards and call them v1.3, v1.31, or v1.32, but they may not be identical to the "legit" versions but show hardware variations. This can result in different behavior than described in this wiki, and thus user irritations, but that's how it is.}}

	In addition to the STorM32 controller board you also need a NT IMU module and a matching cable. The plug on the v1.3x STorM32 boards is a [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction&parentKey=wire_to_board_connectors Picoblade] connector (often incorrectly called JST 1.25). The standard plug on the v3.x and v4.x boards is a [http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connector (often called JST 1.0); however on ~~v3.x~~ derivatives it depends on the manufacturer.		In addition to the STorM32 controller board you also need a NT IMU module and a matching cable. The plug on the v1.3x STorM32 boards is a [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction&parentKey=wire_to_board_connectors Picoblade] connector (often incorrectly called JST 1.25). The standard plug on the v3.x and v4.x boards is a [http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connector (often called JST 1.0); however, which plug is used on STorM32 derivatives depends a lot on the manufacturer.

	Finally, users of a v1.3x STorM32 board also require a USB-TTL adapter with a matching cable for upgrading the STorM32 board to the latest firmware. It can be any USB-TTL adapter with FTDI or CP2102 or CH340 chip, but NOT a PL2303-based adapter (for details please see [[STorM32_FAQ#Which USB-TTL adapter should I use.3F\|FAQ: Which USB-TTL adapter should I use?]]). If you do not happen to have one already, then buy one together with the other parts. Users of the Micro STorM32 board or STorM32 RaspberyPi Hat also need a USB-TTL adapter. Users of v3.x or v4.x STorM32 boards do not need a USB-TTL adapter (these boards do have the adapter integrated on board).		Finally, users of a v1.3x STorM32 board also require a USB-TTL adapter with a matching cable for upgrading the STorM32 board to the latest firmware. It can be any USB-TTL adapter with FTDI or CP2102 or CH340 chip, but NOT a PL2303-based adapter (for details please see [[STorM32_FAQ#Which USB-TTL adapter should I use.3F\|FAQ: Which USB-TTL adapter should I use?]]). If you do not happen to have one already, then buy one together with the other parts. Users of the Micro STorM32 board or STorM32 RaspberyPi Hat also need a USB-TTL adapter. Users of v3.x or v4.x STorM32 boards do not need a USB-TTL adapter (these boards do have the adapter integrated on board).

OlliW at 19:34, 20 January 2024

2024-01-20T19:34:57Z

OlliW: /* Checking Connection to the GUI */

2024-01-20T06:22:44Z

Checking Connection to the GUI

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	== Checking Connection to the GUI ==		== Checking Connection to the GUI ==

	Next, let's check if the STorM32 controller is indeed operational, and communicates with the GUI. Note that the firmware and GUI versions must match. If they do not match, the GUI will tell you the versions, but may refuse to work.		Next, let's check if the STorM32 controller is indeed operational, and communicates with the GUI. Note that the firmware and GUI versions must match. If they do not match, the GUI will tell you the versions it expects, but may refuse to work.

	This is a good occasion to also learn about the usage of the {{GUIFIELD\|Read}}, {{GUIFIELD\|Write}} and {{GUIFIELD\|Write+Store}} buttons: Please read the [[STorM32_FAQ#How_does_Read.2C_Write.2C_and_Store_work.3F\|FAQ: How does Read, Write, and Store work?]].		This is a good occasion to also learn about the usage of the {{GUIFIELD\|Read}}, {{GUIFIELD\|Write}} and {{GUIFIELD\|Write+Store}} buttons: Please read the [[STorM32_FAQ#How_does_Read.2C_Write.2C_and_Store_work.3F\|FAQ: How does Read, Write, and Store work?]].

OlliW: /* Checking Connection to the GUI */

2024-01-20T06:22:28Z

Checking Connection to the GUI

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	== Checking Connection to the GUI ==		== Checking Connection to the GUI ==

	Next, let's check if the STorM32 controller is indeed operational, and communicates with the GUI. Note that the firmware and GUI versions must match. If they ~~don't~~ match, the GUI will tell you the versions, but may refuse to work.		Next, let's check if the STorM32 controller is indeed operational, and communicates with the GUI. Note that the firmware and GUI versions must match. If they do not match, the GUI will tell you the versions, but may refuse to work.

	This is a good occasion to also learn about the usage of the {{GUIFIELD\|Read}}, {{GUIFIELD\|Write}} and {{GUIFIELD\|Write+Store}} buttons: Please read the [[STorM32_FAQ#How_does_Read.2C_Write.2C_and_Store_work.3F\|FAQ: How does Read, Write, and Store work?]].		This is a good occasion to also learn about the usage of the {{GUIFIELD\|Read}}, {{GUIFIELD\|Write}} and {{GUIFIELD\|Write+Store}} buttons: Please read the [[STorM32_FAQ#How_does_Read.2C_Write.2C_and_Store_work.3F\|FAQ: How does Read, Write, and Store work?]].

OlliW: /* Flashing Firmware */

2024-01-20T06:21:28Z

Flashing Firmware

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	Your STorM32 board may or may not come with a firmware loaded; this depends on the vendor (nowadays they usually come with firmware loaded). If a firmware is already loaded then you could skip the flashing steps and just install the GUI, but it is recommended to carry them out nevertheless, in order to benefit from the latest firmware and GUI. If no firmware is loaded then you must go through the flashing steps; without firmware the board obviously won't work.		Your STorM32 board may or may not come with a firmware loaded; this depends on the vendor (nowadays they usually come with firmware loaded). If a firmware is already loaded then you could skip the flashing steps and just install the GUI, but it is recommended to carry them out nevertheless, in order to benefit from the latest firmware and GUI. If no firmware is loaded then you must go through the flashing steps; without firmware the board obviously won't work.

	During the flashing procedure the USB driver for the STorM32 board may be installed by Win 7/8/10/11; see the red warnings in the descriptions. {{WARNING\|''It is crucial to '''not''' interrupt the USB driver install process''}}. It can take several minutes, so please be patient; ~~just~~ let Windows do its job.		During the flashing procedure the USB driver for the STorM32 board may be installed by Win 7/8/10/11; see the red warnings in the descriptions. {{WARNING\|''It is crucial to '''not''' interrupt the USB driver install process''}}. It can take several minutes, so please be patient; let Windows do its job, for however long it takes.

	The flashing procedure is quite different for the v1.3x and v3.3/v4.1 STorM32 boards:		The flashing procedure is quite different for the v1.3x and v3.3/v4.1 STorM32 boards:

OlliW: /* Flashing Firmware */

2024-01-20T06:20:47Z

Flashing Firmware

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	Your STorM32 board may or may not come with a firmware loaded; this depends on the vendor (nowadays they usually come with firmware loaded). If a firmware is already loaded then you could skip the flashing steps and just install the GUI, but it is recommended to carry them out nevertheless, in order to benefit from the latest firmware and GUI. If no firmware is loaded then you must go through the flashing steps; without firmware the board obviously won't work.		Your STorM32 board may or may not come with a firmware loaded; this depends on the vendor (nowadays they usually come with firmware loaded). If a firmware is already loaded then you could skip the flashing steps and just install the GUI, but it is recommended to carry them out nevertheless, in order to benefit from the latest firmware and GUI. If no firmware is loaded then you must go through the flashing steps; without firmware the board obviously won't work.

	During the flashing procedure the USB driver for the STorM32 board may be installed by Win 7/8/10; see the red warnings in the descriptions. {{WARNING\|''It is crucial to '''not''' interrupt the USB driver install process''}}. It can take several minutes, so please be patient; just let Windows do its job.		During the flashing procedure the USB driver for the STorM32 board may be installed by Win 7/8/10/11; see the red warnings in the descriptions. {{WARNING\|''It is crucial to '''not''' interrupt the USB driver install process''}}. It can take several minutes, so please be patient; just let Windows do its job.

	The flashing procedure is quite different for the v1.3x and v3.3/v4.1 STorM32 boards:		The flashing procedure is quite different for the v1.3x and v3.3/v4.1 STorM32 boards:

OlliW: /* Flashing Firmware */

2024-01-20T06:19:55Z

Flashing Firmware

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	== Flashing Firmware ==		== Flashing Firmware ==

	As a first step it is recommended to flash the latest firmware.		As first step it is recommended to flash the latest firmware.

	Your STorM32 board may or may not come with a firmware loaded; this depends on the vendor (nowadays they usually come with firmware loaded). If a firmware is already loaded then you could skip the flashing steps and just install the GUI, but it is recommended to carry them out nevertheless, in order to benefit from the latest firmware and GUI. If no firmware is loaded then you must go through the flashing steps; without firmware the board obviously won't work.		Your STorM32 board may or may not come with a firmware loaded; this depends on the vendor (nowadays they usually come with firmware loaded). If a firmware is already loaded then you could skip the flashing steps and just install the GUI, but it is recommended to carry them out nevertheless, in order to benefit from the latest firmware and GUI. If no firmware is loaded then you must go through the flashing steps; without firmware the board obviously won't work.

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	* STorM32 controller board (v1.3x, v3.3 or v4.1, and compatible boards; older boards are not supported)		* STorM32 controller board (v1.3x, v3.3 or v4.1, and compatible boards; older boards are not supported)
	* NT IMU module and matching cable		* NT IMU module and matching cable
	* USB-to-TTL adapter (not required for some v3.3 and the v4.1 boards, but always handy to have anyway)		* USB-to-TTL adapter (not required for some v3.x and the v4.x boards, but always handy to have anyway)

	Users of v3.3 STorM32 boards (all variants) in addition need to order:		Users of v3.x STorM32 boards (all variants) in addition need to order:
	* three NT ~~motor~~ modules or NT ~~motor~~-~~encoder~~ modules		* three NT Motor modules or NT Motor-Encoder modules

	The STorM32 controller board can be obtained from various sources. There are several hardware revisions around. The 50x50 mm-sized v1.3 and v1.32 boards or one of the various v3.3 boards (available in 40x25 mm and 25x25 mm sizes) or the 40x28 mm-sized v4.1 board are the best options. The wide-spread v1.31 board is a good starting point too, but when used in a NT setup issues with its too weak 3.3 V power were reported (see [[Boards#GLB_STorM32_v1.31\|Boards: GLB STorM32 v1.31]]). For other boards you may want to check the [[Boards]] page or the internet. A v1.3 board is used exemplarily below.		The STorM32 controller board can be obtained from various sources. There are several hardware revisions around. The 50x50 mm-sized v1.3 and v1.32 boards or one of the various v3.3 boards (available in 40x25 mm and 25x25 mm sizes) or the 40x28 mm-sized v4.1 board are the best options. The wide-spread v1.31 board is a good starting point too, but when used in a NT setup issues with its too weak 3.3 V power were reported (see [[Boards#GLB_STorM32_v1.31\|Boards: GLB STorM32 v1.31]]). For other boards you may want to check the [[Boards]] page or the internet. A v1.3 board is used exemplarily below.
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	{{COMMENT\|Vendors sell all sorts of boards and call them v1.3, v1.31, or v1.32, but they may not be identical to the "legit" versions but show hardware variations. This can result in different behavior than described in this wiki, and thus user irritations, but that's how it is.}}		{{COMMENT\|Vendors sell all sorts of boards and call them v1.3, v1.31, or v1.32, but they may not be identical to the "legit" versions but show hardware variations. This can result in different behavior than described in this wiki, and thus user irritations, but that's how it is.}}

	In addition to the STorM32 controller board you also need a NT IMU module and a matching cable. The plug on the v1.3x STorM32 boards is a [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction&parentKey=wire_to_board_connectors Picoblade] connector (often incorrectly called JST 1.25). The standard plug on the v3.3 and v4.1 boards is a [http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connector (often called JST 1.0); on v3.~~3 board~~ derivatives it ~~however~~ depends on the manufacturer.		In addition to the STorM32 controller board you also need a NT IMU module and a matching cable. The plug on the v1.3x STorM32 boards is a [http://www.molex.com/molex/products/family?key=picoblade&channel=products&chanName=family&pageTitle=Introduction&parentKey=wire_to_board_connectors Picoblade] connector (often incorrectly called JST 1.25). The standard plug on the v3.x and v4.x boards is a [http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=231 JST SH] connector (often called JST 1.0); however on v3.x derivatives it depends on the manufacturer.

	Finally, users of a v1.3x STorM32 board also require a USB-TTL adapter with a matching cable for upgrading the STorM32 board to the latest firmware. It can be any USB-TTL adapter with FTDI or CP2102 or CH340 chip, but NOT a PL2303-based adapter (for details please see [[STorM32_FAQ#Which USB-TTL adapter should I use.3F\|FAQ: Which USB-TTL adapter should I use?]]). If you do not happen to have one already, then buy one together with the other parts. Users of the Micro STorM32 board or STorM32 RaspberyPi Hat also need a USB-TTL adapter. Users of ~~the~~ v3.3 or v4.1 STorM32 boards do not need a USB-TTL adapter (these boards do have the adapter integrated on board).		Finally, users of a v1.3x STorM32 board also require a USB-TTL adapter with a matching cable for upgrading the STorM32 board to the latest firmware. It can be any USB-TTL adapter with FTDI or CP2102 or CH340 chip, but NOT a PL2303-based adapter (for details please see [[STorM32_FAQ#Which USB-TTL adapter should I use.3F\|FAQ: Which USB-TTL adapter should I use?]]). If you do not happen to have one already, then buy one together with the other parts. Users of the Micro STorM32 board or STorM32 RaspberyPi Hat also need a USB-TTL adapter. Users of v3.x or v4.x STorM32 boards do not need a USB-TTL adapter (these boards do have the adapter integrated on board).

	Users of v3.3 STorM32 boards (all variants) need three NT ~~motor~~ modules in addition (the v3.3 boards do not have motor drivers on board).		Users of v3.x STorM32 boards (all variants) need three NT Motor modules in addition (the v3.x boards do not have motor drivers on board).

	'''Related wiki articles:'''		'''Related wiki articles:'''
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	During the flashing procedure the USB driver for the STorM32 board may be installed by Win 7/8/10/11; see the red warnings in the descriptions. {{WARNING\|''It is crucial to '''not''' interrupt the USB driver install process''}}. It can take several minutes, so please be patient; let Windows do its job, for however long it takes.		During the flashing procedure the USB driver for the STorM32 board may be installed by Win 7/8/10/11; see the red warnings in the descriptions. {{WARNING\|''It is crucial to '''not''' interrupt the USB driver install process''}}. It can take several minutes, so please be patient; let Windows do its job, for however long it takes.

	The flashing procedure is quite different for the v1.3x and v3.3/v4.1 STorM32 boards:		The flashing procedure is quite different for the v1.3x and v3.x/v4.x STorM32 boards:
	* v1.3x STorM32 boards: Follow the description in [[How_to_flash_v1.x_STorM32_boards#Flashing_Firmware_using_a_USB-TTL_Adapter\|How to flash v1.x STorM32 boards: Flashing Firmware using a USB-TTL Adapter]]		* v1.3x STorM32 boards: Follow the description in [[How_to_flash_v1.x_STorM32_boards#Flashing_Firmware_using_a_USB-TTL_Adapter\|How to flash v1.x STorM32 boards: Flashing Firmware using a USB-TTL Adapter]]
	* v3.3 and v4.1 STorM32 boards: Please refer to the article [[How to flash firmware]].		* v3.x and v4.x STorM32 boards: Please refer to the article [[How to flash firmware]].
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	For v1.3x boards, the flashing process is also nicely described in this video by rcgroups user alcurtis93:		For v1.3x boards, the flashing process is also nicely described in this video by rcgroups user alcurtis93:
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	The 3.3 V power supply on the v1.3x STorM32 boards is typically relatively weak and may not be able to power all accessories, such as the NT modules, Bluetooth module, and Spektrum satellite. A 5 V BEC should then be used for powering the NT modules (see also the scheme in [[What is STorM32 NT about%3F]]). Power limitations seem to be reported more often for v1.31 boards than for v1.3 boards.		The 3.3 V power supply on the v1.3x STorM32 boards is typically relatively weak and may not be able to power all accessories, such as the NT modules, Bluetooth module, and Spektrum satellite. A 5 V BEC should then be used for powering the NT modules (see also the scheme in [[What is STorM32 NT about%3F]]). Power limitations seem to be reported more often for v1.31 boards than for v1.3 boards.

	This does not apply to v3.3 and v4.1 STorM32 boards; they have a 5 V BEC capable of 0.6 A (or more) on board.		This does not apply to v3.x and v4.x STorM32 boards; they do have a 5 V BEC capable of 0.6 A (or more) on board.

	=== Motor Connectors ===		=== Motor Connectors ===

	Before connecting any motor, it is a good idea to measure the resistance of the motor windings and housing. The three motor cables should have an electrical resistance of about 10 Ohm and be completely isolated from the motor housing. If the resistance is too low, the amount of amps flowing through the motor might be too high for the motor drivers. The current capability of course depends on the type of STorM32 board or NT ~~motor~~ module which is used; the 10 Ohms are a good figure-of-merit. If one of the motor cables has a short to the motor housing, the entire gimbal and maybe even the frame gets the motor voltage and the electronics may be destroyed.		Before connecting any motor, it is a good idea to measure the resistance of the motor windings and housing. The three motor cables should have an electrical resistance of about 10 Ohm and be completely isolated from the motor housing. If the resistance is too low, the amount of amps flowing through the motor might be too high for the motor drivers. The current capability of course depends on the type of STorM32 board or NT Motor module which is used; the 10 Ohms are a good figure-of-merit. If one of the motor cables has a short to the motor housing, the entire gimbal and maybe even the frame gets the motor voltage and the electronics may be destroyed.

	The v1.3x and v4.1 STorM32 boards have three connectors with three pins each for the motors labeled Mot0, Mot1 and Mot2. The usage of the three connectors is		The v1.3x and v4.1 STorM32 boards have three connectors with three pins each for the motors labeled Mot0, Mot1 and Mot2. The usage of the three connectors is
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	The motors have to be connected in this order to the motor ports. The three wires of a motor in contrast can be connected to its port in any order, here the order does not matter.		The motors have to be connected in this order to the motor ports. The three wires of a motor in contrast can be connected to its port in any order, here the order does not matter.

	Alternatively, one of course can use NT ~~motor~~ modules. Any combination is possible, one motor module for pitch and Mot1, Mot2 for roll and yaw, or two motor modules for pitch and roll, and Mot2 for yaw, or whatever fits your needs best.		Alternatively, one of course can use NT Motor modules. Any combination is possible, one motor module for pitch and Mot1, Mot2 for roll and yaw, or two motor modules for pitch and roll, and Mot2 for yaw, or whatever fits your needs best.

	Users of a v3.3 STorM32 board, or of T-STorM32, need to use NT ~~motor~~ modules in any case.		Users of a v3.x STorM32 board, or of T-STorM32, need to use NT Motor modules in any case.

	{{COMMENT\|Ensure that the NT ~~motor~~ modules are properly configured, i.e., that the ID solder pads are closed/opened as needed.}}		{{COMMENT\|Ensure that the NT Motor modules are properly configured, i.e., that the ID solder pads are closed/opened as needed.}}

	=== Summary ===		=== Summary ===