(tr)uSDX Forum

hello, I have a problem installing the software required to update or reinstall the firmware on my (tr)Usdx, I have only a 2020 MacBook M1 with the Ventura operating system, how can I get the necessary software? Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me.

Lucio

I'm in the same boat, look forward to an answer.

Hi,
as an Macinan I tried to avoid using Windows for a long time. It was a frustrating experience and took a lot of my time for ham radio. My advise is either to use parallels on Mac with win 10 or 11 or maybe Linux or buy a cheap mini-pc with windows. Doesn't cost so much, has enough performance for our needs, and you save a lot of nerves, life- and hobby time.
And believe me it does not hurt )

Hi !!

https://ports.macports.org/port/avrdude/

from this link I extracted the terminal commands for the installation

If not done already, install MacPorts.
To install avrdude, run the following command in macOS terminal (Applications->Utilities->Terminal)
sudo port install avrdude
To see what files were installed by avrdude, run:
port contents avrdude
To later upgrade avrdude, run:
sudo port selfupdate && sudo port upgrade avrdude

follows tonight

Hello fellow Mac users,

I‘ve written a tutorial on how to flash firmware to a (tr)uSDX using MacOS, Homebrew and avrdude. Although I only own an Intel MacBook it might also be of use for other Apple users including those with Apple silicon machines. It’s on my QRZ.COM page (https://www.qrz.com/db/dk3ip). Feel free to give it a try, it‘s not that hard and might save you some time instead of installing Windows on your Mac.

73 de Philipp DK3IP

Hello Philipp,

great work around. Thanks for sharing this. I copied it and I will try.

73 Andreas

Thanks Philipp, I updated using an old notebook getting an error but it still works, I didn't insist on installing libraries and more on the MacBook but I'll try your advice tomorrow, thanks again

Lucio

https://www.reversebeacon.net/main.php? ... istance_mi

Problem solved, many many times thanks Philipp DK3IP, I'm going to try all the functions again,

Reading | ################################################## | 100% 4.29s

avrdude: 32154 bytes of flash verified

avrdude done. Thank you.

lu@Air ~ %

I‘m happy it worked for you!