Tag Archives: DC2N

DC2N4-LC GUI client version 4.4.2 released

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Luigi Di Fraia

Version 4.4.2 of the DC2N4-LC GUI client is now available within my Software page. This is a minor update for a few enhancements, specifically around dialog/window overlapping when the application is configured to stay on top.

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Further updates for the DC2N5-LC firmware

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Luigi Di Fraia

I was recently approached by Riku about the DC2N5-LC firmware, which resulted in two updates: If you’d like to update the firmware of your DC2N5-LC device, simply get in touch!

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DC2N4-LC command-line client 2.4.0 released

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Luigi Di Fraia

Version 2.4.0 of the DC2N4-LC command-line client is now available within my Software page. Binaries are available for Windows, macOS (Intel), Linux x86_64 and armv7l. This is a minor release that improves the initial device synchronization.

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Pro-Micro board replacement in my devices

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Luigi Di Fraia

Over the years, there have been a few instances of users whose DC2N4-LC or IECHost device ended up with a broken micro-USB port. The recommended fix for this situation consists in replacing the Pro-Micro board completely, given its low cost.However, … Continue reading →

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DC2N4-LC GUI client version 4.4.1 released

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Luigi Di Fraia

Version 4.4.1 of the DC2N4-LC GUI client is now available within my Software page. This is a minor release for a few enhancements, including a fully functional macOS build capable of performing firmware updates.

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IECHost GUI Client: firmware updates under macOS

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Luigi Di Fraia

MacOS users will be glad to know that I managed to finish the code to perform firmware updates for IECHost from within the GUI Client application. I am hoping I will be able to release the update soon as part … Continue reading →

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DC2N4-LC client for MacOS (Intel)

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Luigi Di Fraia

I thought to share a binary of my DC2N4-LC client for MacOS. Download link is here. The general look is a tad crude, but the application is functional, apart for firmware updates, as shown below: The reported version of gcc … Continue reading →

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More DC2N5-LC development for the Black Pill

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Luigi Di Fraia

Over the weekend I finished porting all DC2N5-LC drivers from the Blue Pill to the Black Pill. In particular I was missing the key handling driver, which is now in good working order. I think I might actually port the … Continue reading →

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DC2N5-LC PCB modified for use with a Black Pill

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Luigi Di Fraia

Having finished most of the work around porting the DC2N5-LC firmware to an STM32F411 Black Pill, I thought to adapt its PCB design to use either the STM32F401/STM32F411 version of the Black Pill. At around 3 GBP cheaper than an … Continue reading →

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Another DC2N5-LC completed and ready to be sold!

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Luigi Di Fraia

Today I finished testing the DC2N5-LC device I was building so it’s now ready to be sold. For the details, check my sales page and contact me if interested!

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