SAA-2N Firmware Upgrade


Ed Wilson
 

Colleagues,

I have owned an SAA-2N 4 inch NanoVNA for a few months now and would like to update it to the latest firmware version. My unit says that I am running git-20201206-7f64a84 firmware.
I have seen recent discussions on this list about version 1.0.69. I was wondering if this version is compatible with my SAA-2N and if so, where can I download the binary file?

If 1.0.69 is not compatible, what would be a recommended update and where would I download it?

Thanks for the info in advance!

Ed, K0KC


kulpie@...
 

Hi Ed,

DiSlord has suggested that you can get 1.0.69 from:
https://groups.io/g/nanovna-users/files/Dislord%27s%20Nanovna%20-H%20Firmware/NanoVNA%20v1.0.69%20fw%20pack.zip

Upgrading with nanovna-qt is easy.

Extract the downloaded files to some folder.

Turn the 2N off, connect it to USB and while holding the left button depressed, turn it on. The screen should stay all white,
Start nanovna-qt. It should prompt that the device is in upload mode, and ask if you want to upload. Click OK, answer the file selection prompt by selecting the .bin file.

It will take a few seconds to upload. Be sure to redo all CALs and Screen Cal.


Ed Wilson
 

Has anyone on this list tried this upgrade on an SAA-2N and been successful? My understanding is that my SAA-2N is a clone and may not be compatible with the "official" firmware releases.

Ed, K0KC


Siegfried Jackstien
 

it is a clone .. yes ... it is compatible with fw that is written for v2 with 4 inch screen (NO NOT V2PLUS4 FW!!)

there is no official fw ... but dislord made a few upgrades to existing fw ... look for the 1.69 zipfile it should contain also a version that works on v2(4 inch)

dg9bfc sigi

ps what fw is now on your unit??


Am 25.08.2021 um 16:25 schrieb Ed Wilson via groups.io:

Has anyone on this list tried this upgrade on an SAA-2N and been successful? My understanding is that my SAA-2N is a clone and may not be compatible with the "official" firmware releases.

Ed, K0KC




Ed Wilson
 

Thanks, Siegfried!

The device reports:

git-20201206-7f64a84

Ed, K0KC


Ed Wilson
 

Ok, I upgraded the firmware to 1.0.69 and things appear to be working but I need to do some more testing to be sure.

Ed, K0KC


D Nordquest
 

There are several firmware variants in the zipfile. Is V2 480x320 v1.0.69.bin the correct one for the
SAA-2N?

Thanks!

Dave


Siegfried Jackstien
 

yes it is

dg9bfc sigi

Am 29.08.2021 um 01:52 schrieb D Nordquest:

There are several firmware variants in the zipfile. Is V2 480x320 v1.0.69.bin the correct one for the
SAA-2N?

Thanks!

Dave




Ed Wilson
 

That variant seems to be working fine for me on my SAA-2N.

Ed, K0KC


dc8gy@...
 

Hallo Sigi,
Frage: was ist derzeit aktuell an Firmware für den SAA 2N. Ich sehe das Du hier ja schon mehr Einträge hast und Experte für den SAA 2N bist.
Ich steig hier im Moment nicht durch welche SW ich da drauf flashen kann. Da gibts SW von DiSLord etc. ???
Ich will hier nichts defekt flashen hi..

73 Georg DC8GY


aleks07111971@...
 

DiSLord 1.1.0


Jempi ( ON7MA )
 


D Nordquest
 

I notice that SAA2N-D-211210.bin is 74.5 k and V2 480x320 v1.1.00.bin is
85.1 K. Both apparently work with the 2N.

You say the first is "specially compiled," evidently just for the 2N. I
assume the extra bits in the second file are for other devices.

Could anyone confirm?

Thanks!
Dave

On Sun, Dec 19, 2021 at 5:07 PM Jempi ( ON7MA ) <on7ma@...> wrote:

You want specially compiled..

Check this out.. by Gen HU ( Hugen )


https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Lr7AOTg2pAhYBZDfaiPVZTMZkFO14PMj?spm=a2g0s.imconversation.0.0.50883e5f9XsSsN

suc6

JP






Khalid Ibne Masood Khalid
 

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Khalid Ibne Masood Khalid
 

"'CSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device

-------- Original message --------From: D Nordquest <nordquest@...> Date: 12/19/21 4:11 PM (GMT-08:00) To: NanoVNA-V2@groups.io Subject: Re: [NanoVNA-V2] SAA-2N Firmware Upgrade I notice that SAA2N-D-211210.bin is 74.5 k and V2 480x320 v1.1.00.bin is85.1 K. Both apparently work with the 2N.You say the first is "specially compiled," evidently just for the 2N. Iassume the extra bits in the second file are for other devices.Could anyone confirm?Thanks!DaveXVVOn Sun, Dec 19, 2021 at 5:07 PM Jempi ( ON7MA ) <on7ma@...> wrote:> You want specially compiled..>> Check this out.. by Gen HU  ( Hugen )>>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Lr7AOTg2pAhYBZDfaiPVZTMZkFO14PMj?spm=a2g0s.imconversation.0.0.50883e5f9XsSsN>> suc6>> JP>>> >>>


Jempi ( ON7MA )
 

Specially means... header in config menu..
Says "SAA2" or "SAA2-N"
For the rest Dislords 1.1 , to my opinion

JP


Jempi ( ON7MA )
 

Here 's a picture...


aleks07111971@...
 

Use firmware from DiSLord 1.1.0.
The type of connectors is not important, the instrument boards are the same!
The difference in connectors, the device will remove during calibration!


Ed Wilson
 

I guess I started this thread back in August when I was concerned with which version of 1.0.69 was compatible with my SAA-2N with a 4 inch screen. Now I see we have another upgrade to 1.1.0 and I am not sure which file is appropriate for my NanoVNA as there are 10 different files included in the zip file.

I would sincerely appreciate any guidance on which file to use for the upgrade.

Thanks,

Ed, K0KC


aleks07111971@...
 

Good DiSLord