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The
firmware on your PicoCricket must match the
version of PicoBlocks software you are using.
How
to download firmware to the PicoCricket:
1)
Turn off the PicoCricket.
2)
Hold down the white button on top of the PicoCricket.
Continue to hold down the button while turning on the PicoCricket.
The PicoCricket will look like it's still off (lights
off and no chirp).
3)
Face the PicoCricket towards the Beamer. 4)
In the PicoBlocks software flip to the text language
by clicking on the page icon on the bottom left of the
screen: 
5)
In the bottom part of the screen type:
%download-firmware
6)
Make sure the PicoCricket is facing the Beamer, then
press the Enter key.
The
PicoCricket and Beamer should start flashing at each
other. The firmware is downloading.
Wait
until the lights stop flashing and the PicoCricket chirps.
(If you are encountering difficulty, see note below.)
7)
Switch back to the Blocks language by clicking the
icon
on the bottom left of the PicoBlocks screen: 
8) Your
PicoCricket should be ready to use with the new firmware.
Troubleshooting: If
you are having trouble downloading the firmware, make
sure there is no stray light (infrared interference).
Try moving further away from screens, sunlight, or
PC laptops. You can also use your hands or a piece
of cardboard to shield the PicoCricket's antennae (infrared
receivers) so that they only see and pick up signals
from the Beamer.
If you
are still encountering difficulities, please email
us with details at: support@playfulinvention.com
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