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Fix: Correct Windows batch file syntax for else-if condition #6

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Fix: Include Flash Firmware.bat and flash_firmware.ps1 in release pac…
thompcd Jan 3, 2026
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Merge branch 'main' of https://github.com/thompcd/SledLink
thompcd Jan 3, 2026
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Fix: Correct Windows batch file syntax for else-if condition
thompcd Jan 3, 2026
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Simplify UX: Move compile method to tools/ folder, emphasize flash me…
thompcd Jan 3, 2026
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34 changes: 18 additions & 16 deletions Flash Firmware.bat
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Expand Up @@ -21,23 +21,25 @@ if exist "%~dp0flash_firmware.ps1" (
echo Launching flash tool...
echo.
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0flash_firmware.ps1"
) else if exist "%~dp0tools\flash_firmware.ps1" (
echo Launching flash tool...
echo.
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0tools\flash_firmware.ps1"
) else (
echo.
echo ERROR: flash_firmware.ps1 not found!
echo.
echo Make sure you extracted the entire release ZIP file with
echo all directories and files intact.
echo.
echo The flash script should be at:
echo - flash_firmware.ps1 (in release root), or
echo - tools\flash_firmware.ps1 (in release tools folder)
echo.
pause
exit /b 1
if exist "%~dp0tools\flash_firmware.ps1" (
echo Launching flash tool...
echo.
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0tools\flash_firmware.ps1"
) else (
echo.
echo ERROR: flash_firmware.ps1 not found!
echo.
echo Make sure you extracted the entire release ZIP file with
echo all directories and files intact.
echo.
echo The flash script should be at:
echo - flash_firmware.ps1 (in release root), or
echo - tools\flash_firmware.ps1 (in release tools folder)
echo.
pause
exit /b 1
)
)

if %ERRORLEVEL% NEQ 0 (
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28 changes: 10 additions & 18 deletions UPLOAD_GUIDE.md
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Expand Up @@ -25,21 +25,11 @@ Each release includes:

---

## Upload Firmware - Two Methods

There are two ways to update your controller's firmware:

### **Method 1: Quick Flash (RECOMMENDED - 10 seconds)**

Pre-compiled firmware flashes instantly. **This is the easiest method.**

### **Method 2: Compile from Source (Advanced - 60+ seconds)**

Compile the Arduino source code on your computer. For developers or customization.
## Flash Your Firmware

---

## Method 1: Quick Flash (RECOMMENDED)
## Standard Method: Quick Flash (Recommended)

Pre-compiled firmware is ready to flash instantly - no compilation needed!

Expand All @@ -63,19 +53,21 @@ Flashing writes the firmware directly to your controller's memory using pre-comp

---

## Method 2: Compile from Source (Advanced)
## For Advanced Users & Developers

For developers who want to modify the firmware or use the full development environment.
### Compile Firmware from Source Code

This method compiles the Arduino code fresh each time, taking 30-60 seconds longer than flashing.
If you need to modify the firmware or want the full Arduino development environment, you can compile from source instead of flashing pre-compiled binaries. This takes 60+ seconds instead of ~10 seconds.

---

### Windows - Compile from Source

1. **Download the SledLink folder** to your computer
2. **Double-click** `Upload Firmware (Windows).bat`
3. **Follow the prompts** on screen
2. **Extract the ZIP file** to a convenient location
3. **Open the `tools` folder** in the release package
4. **Double-click** `Compile Firmware (Windows).bat`
5. **Follow the prompts** on screen

### Mac - Compile from Source

Expand Down Expand Up @@ -112,7 +104,7 @@ This method compiles the Arduino code fresh each time, taking 30-60 seconds long

---

## What the Compile-from-Source Script Does
### How Compile-from-Source Works

1. **Checks for Arduino CLI** - The build tool. Installs it if needed.
2. **Sets up ESP32 support** - Downloads ESP32 tools (first time only, ~500MB)
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21 changes: 10 additions & 11 deletions build_release.sh
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Expand Up @@ -70,17 +70,17 @@ mkdir -p "$OUTPUT_DIR/firmware/tools"
mkdir -p "$OUTPUT_DIR/tools"
mkdir -p "$OUTPUT_DIR/source"

# Copy flash tools
# Copy flash tools (main method for users)
echo "Copying flash tools..."
cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/Flash Firmware.bat" "$OUTPUT_DIR/"
cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/flash_firmware.ps1" "$OUTPUT_DIR/"
chmod +x "$OUTPUT_DIR/flash_firmware.ps1"

# Copy upload tools for compiling from source
echo "Copying upload tools..."
# Copy compile/upload tools (advanced method for developers)
echo "Copying advanced compile tools..."
cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/upload_firmware.sh" "$OUTPUT_DIR/tools/"
cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/upload_firmware.ps1" "$OUTPUT_DIR/tools/"
cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/Upload Firmware (Windows).bat" "$OUTPUT_DIR/"
cp "$SCRIPT_DIR/Upload Firmware (Windows).bat" "$OUTPUT_DIR/tools/Compile Firmware (Windows).bat"
chmod +x "$OUTPUT_DIR/tools/upload_firmware.sh"

# Copy source code
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JudgeController/ - Judge controller binaries
tools/ - esptool.exe for Windows

Flash Firmware.bat - EASIEST METHOD: Double-click to flash firmware
Flash Firmware.bat - Main method: Double-click to flash firmware instantly

source/ - Arduino source code (for advanced users)
source/ - Arduino source code (for advanced users and developers)
arduino/SledController/ - Sled controller source
arduino/JudgeController/ - Judge controller source

tools/ - Upload utilities (for compiling from source)
upload_firmware.sh - Mac/Linux upload script (compile-on-upload)
upload_firmware.ps1 - Windows PowerShell upload script (compile-on-upload)

Upload Firmware (Windows).bat - Legacy: Compile and upload (slow, ~60 seconds)
tools/ - Advanced tools (for developers)
Compile Firmware (Windows).bat - Compile and upload from source code
upload_firmware.sh - Mac/Linux compile and upload script
upload_firmware.ps1 - Windows PowerShell compile and upload script


QUICK START - FLASH FIRMWARE (RECOMMENDED)
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