F, F0, F1, F2 Firmware

[i3one21]

I was somewhat aware and familiar with the different F's. F can't USB upgrade, F1 can. On my purchase order receipt from ic2005 it says, "P3Free Kit (F0 firmware)". So what does F0 mean? If someone has a minute, could you please explain the differences in F's and what upgrade should be used and what does an upgrade change? I would really appreciate it and I'm sure it would help other people to understand also. Thanks

[modpro]

I was somewhat aware and familiar with the different F's. F can't USB upgrade, F1 can. On my purchase order receipt from ic2005 it says, "P3Free Kit (F0 firmware)". So what does F0 mean? If someone has a minute, could you please explain the differences in F's and what upgrade should be used and what does an upgrade change? I would really appreciate it and I'm sure it would help other people to understand also. Thanks

i would say F and F0 is the same. (correct me if I'm wrong)

update: F0 = bootloader only, need to update in order to use

[melodeath82]

According to the official site, the "F0" version is upgradeable via USB. Read more HERE.

[dualdeath]

"F" cannot be upgraded via USB.. "F0/F1/F2" can be upgraded via USB..

[i3one21]

According to the official site, the "F0" version is upgradeable via USB. Read more HERE.

So I went to "here" (http://www.p3free.com/upgrade.htm) and it said:
#4. Click the "Open Hex File", select the right firmware and open it.
(NOTE: WE DON'T OFFER ANY FIRMWARE , PLEASE GOOGLE IT, LIKE THE PSGRROVE FIRMWARE)

Can anyone explain what that means? So I have an upgradable device, but I don't know what I need to upgrade it with because "We don't offer any firmware". Hmm...now I'm more confused than ever.

[frankreynolds]

According to the official site, the "F0" version is upgradeable via USB. Read more HERE.

They forgot to add bootloader to "F" version so you cant upgrade with usb. You will need a pic programmer to upgrade version "F" to different firmware.

So I went to "here" (http://www.p3free.com/upgrade.htm) and it said:
#4. Click the "Open Hex File", select the right firmware and open it.
(NOTE: WE DON'T OFFER ANY FIRMWARE , PLEASE GOOGLE IT, LIKE THE PSGRROVE FIRMWARE)

Can anyone explain what that means? So I have an upgradable device, but I don't know what I need to upgrade it with because "We don't offer any firmware". Hmm...now I'm more confused than ever.

If you have version "F" this upgrade method will not work with usb. If you have "F1" version or "F2" you can upgrade with usb using the method on the site, you can use any compatible psgroove .hex

[frankreynolds]

Here is a Thread for updated P3Free firmware.

http://psx-scene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66786 (how to play P3FREE without BD to boot, and PIC firmware release!)

[patrick]

"F": need PIC programmer to update / P3 plug and play / 2 LEDs work ;

"F1": PC USB updatable / P3 plug and play / 2 LEDs work ;

"F2": PC USB updatable / P3 plug and play / 2 LEDs turn off by default ;

"F0": the last version firmware for P3FREE, PC USB updatable / need update to the F2 firmware to make it work on P3 (legit for sale) / 2 LEDs work.

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Here is a Thread for updated P3Free firmware.

http://psx-scene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66786 (how to play P3FREE without BD to boot, and PIC firmware release!)