With OWL IoT, you can easily set up your Ducks right from your browser. The built-in firmware flasher lets you configure and flash your devices in just a few steps.
Before you start
You will need to first create a MamaDuck or PapaDuck under the network page.
Go to the devices page and click add new device.
Add a Device1. Connect Your Device
- Plug your DuckLink (T-Beam) device into your Mac or PC using a USB cable.
- Important: Must use Google Chrome. Other browsers do not support Web Serial connections.
- Click Connect Device.
2. Choose Your Duck Type
Learn more Duck Types
Once connected, you’ll move to the Select Firmware screen.
- Duck Type:
- MamaDuck – Acts as a relay or repeater in your network.
- PapaDuck – Serves as the network gateway (Uplink).
- MamaDuck Versions:
- Choose between different sensor integrations.
- For a full list of MamaDuck types and Integrations see the link below
- PapaDuck Versions:
- Choose from Wi-Fi, LTE, SATCOM, or Hybrid versions depending on your desired backhaul.
3. Flash the Firmware
- Select your desired device type and version from the list.
- Click Flash Device.
- A terminal log will display the flashing progress:
- Detecting the chip
- Confirming successful connection and flash
- When complete, your Duck will reboot with the new firmware ready for deployment.
4. See Serial Output
- Your device has to reboot for a successful flash. Therefore, it will loose connection with your browser on reboot. You can press reset on your hardware board and/or plug the device back in and wait for a Success Message to show when the device is booting.
- Under ‘Step 3: Review' you can see an active Serial monitor of your Duck. Please make sure to reconnect after flashing to make sure you are connected again
Duck Types