# Firmware upgrade tool

The C1 and C2 family camera firmware can be updated over a USB cable. CPU has a hardcoded bootloader; thus, bricking the camera is practically impossible. But unplugging the camera during flash operation is not recommended.

[![flasher1.png](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-07/scaled-1680-/flasher1.png)](https://wiki.kurokesu.com/uploads/images/gallery/2020-07/flasher1.png)

Update instructions:

- Download flash tool [flash\_public.zip](http://kurokesu.com/uploads/flash_public.zip)
- Extract the program to a separate folder
- Prepare firmware `firmware.bin` file (generated separately by the support)
- Run tool, browse for the prepared firmware file, and press the button `GO`

<p class="callout warning">Make sure other (even integrated ones) cameras are disabled or disconnected from computer</p>