Firmware update and flashing instructions for Dreamcatcher 2206

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The latest firmware can be found here.
https://github.com/Othernet-Project/Dreamcatcher/tree/master/flashing/2022-10-19

To flash/program the Dreamcatcher 2206, please download the three .bin-files from above. Next, visit this website: https://espressif.github.io/esptool-js/

  1. Plug the USB-C cable into the Dreamcatcher.
  2. Hold the button located between the USB-A connector and LED.
  3. While holding the button, plug the device into the computer.
  4. Click CONNECT
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  5. Click the device in the dialog-box.
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  6. Click ADD FILE twice so a total of three lines appear.
  7. Change the FLASH ADDRESS values to what appears below.
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  8. Click CHOOSE FILE and add the appropriate .bin, as shown above.
  9. Click PROGRAM
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  10. When you see “Leaving…” at the bottom of the terminal, remove the USB cable and connect the Dreamcatcher to the LNB. Next supply power over USB.

A successful flashing will start with two lit LEDs, but then change two just a single lit LED. You will also see the Othernet SSID when searching for wifi networks.