Hypnotik FX - Upgrading the firwmare from PC

Table of contents

1. Download the Latest Binary
2. Prepare the Controller
3. Connect to Hypnotik AP
4. Access Captive Portal and AP Mode Controls
5. Access Main Dashboard
6. Security and Updates
7. Select Manual OTA
8. Check Current Version
9. Load New Firmware
10. Trigger Upgrade
11. Update in Progress
12. Update Successful
13. Reboot & Verification
14. System Information
15. Completion

Download the latest binary:

Prepare The controller

Power ON your Hypnotik Controller with appropriate power supply. Make sure it is in factory restored state with HYPNOTIK-XXXX WiFi Access Point active. Please do not interrupt the power source while we are upgrading the firmware.

Connect to Hypnotik AP

Connect your Windows PC to the Wi-Fi Access Point generated by the Hypnotik FX device (Network Name: HYPNOTIK-XXXX)

Access Captive Portal and AP Mode Controls

Once connected, a browser window should automatically open the Hypnotik FX Home page. If it does not, open your web browser and navigate to http://4.3.2.1. On the landing page, click the "LED STRIP CONTROLS" button under the AP Mode section to proceed.

Access Main Dashboard

Once the Main Dashboard loads, navigate to the Settings menu

Security and Updates

Select the Security and Updates tab to access the firmware upgrade interface.

Select Manual OTA

Choose the Manual OTA option to begin the manual firmware upgrade process

Check Current Version

Make a note of the current firmware version displayed on the screen.

Load New Firmware

Click Choose File and select the new binary file you previously downloaded to your computer.

Trigger Upgrade

Once the binary file is loaded, click the "UPDATE!" button.

Update in Progress

The update has started.

Important: Do not close the browser tab or disconnect the device during this process.  

Update Successful

The firmware upgrade is complete. Please wait a moment while the device automatically reboots.

Reboot & Verification

After the reboot, the browser will return to the initial Home page. Navigate to the main dashboard pressing the button “LED STRIP COTROL“ to verify the update.

System Information

Go to the Info page to confirm that the new firmware version is listed correctly.

Completion

Congratulations! The firmware upgrade was successful. Your controller is now updated and ready for optimal performance.