Convergent Nanoflash Firmware at DVinfo.net

Michael Osborne · January 12th, 2022, 10:55 AM

Hi: Anyone have a copy of the latest NanoFlash firmware they can share with me? I believe it is version 1.6.248 although I think I have seen mention of a 1.6.249 also.

Thanks

Christopher Young · January 14th, 2022, 07:37 AM

To the best of my knowledge, the final firmware version for the NanoFlash was v1.6.248 back in 2018. I never heard of or saw a v249 and I was pretty particular in keeping my kit updated with the latest firmware. I have this if you are interested.

Chris Young

Michael Osborne · January 14th, 2022, 01:18 PM

Fantastic! Yes, I would like a copy of it. Let me see if I can PM my email address to you, or it may be easier to use google drive?

Christopher Young · January 14th, 2022, 11:29 PM

Sent you mail via DVInfo with my Sendspace server DL link Michael. Glad could help. Enjoy!

Chris Young.

Mark Jackobs · March 13th, 2022, 04:02 PM

Hello,

Could I also ask for copy of NanoFlash v1.6.248 firmware file? I tried to look for it but so far no luck.

Thank you very much

Christopher Young · March 13th, 2022, 09:51 PM

Yes, Mark no problems.

Here is the download link. I'll leave it up for a couple of weeks in case anyone else needs it. Update v1.6.248 plus the manual plus the release notes plus the update PDFs are all included. Also in the ZIP file is Convergents .MOV to .MXF converter utility and its documentation. Good luck.

Download URL
https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/hi0zvw

Chris Young

Mark Jackobs · March 14th, 2022, 04:50 AM

Thank you very much for the firmware file, converter and documentation !

Christopher Young · March 14th, 2022, 08:44 PM

Happy to help.

Chris Young

David Kolbowicz · January 13th, 2023, 02:48 AM

Thanks for the 1.6.248 files, Chris. Any chance you also have the latest firmware for the 3D version? The Nanoflash I just picked up is stuck on 1.6.246 and has the infamous Playback Loop bug.

Cheers!

Christopher Young · January 14th, 2023, 09:29 AM

Sorry no. A few people have asked me for .246, but I've never had it. I do know the importers fairly well. Well, they were the importers when CD were a functioning video equipment supplier. I'll reach out to the dealer principal who I know really well and see if they still have any of the software on hand or archived. Will keep you posted. Should know within the next 24 hours.

Chris Young

Christopher Young · January 17th, 2023, 04:05 AM

David

Just heard back from the Aussie distributor. They don't have a copy of .246. They also checked with CD in the States, and it was a zero-sum game there. Would have thought to keep a bit of SW wouldn't have been too big an issue. Sorry to be of no help.

Chris Young

David Kolbowicz · January 19th, 2023, 04:09 PM

Thanks for checking, Christopher, but I am not after .246 3D. That's what I have. I need .248 3D (or whatever the last version ended up being). Am presuming that the importers that you queried would have stated if they had any version of the 3D FW, correct?

Yeah, CD oddly refuses to return emails. I tried them first. I wonder if there are legal reasons for them ONLY hosting updates for the Odyssey.

Worst case, have you heard of anyone successfully installing the regular .248 FW on a 3D unit? (Only one of my two Nanoflashes is the 3D version so it would be no loss to lose the 3D functionality.) Don't want to brick it, though.

Christopher Young · January 20th, 2023, 07:15 AM

To the best of my knowledge, 246 was the last of the 3D and 248 the very last of the standard Nano firmware. I have updated a number of Nanos over the years and never had an issue updating them. If you were to run 248 on your looping 246 (you do have LOOP function turned off I guess) I would imagine you would be fine... but hey, no guarantees.

Chris Young

The last firmware versions are still listed here, but all the links are dead, sadly.
Convergent-Design > nanoFlash 1 ???

David Kolbowicz · January 21st, 2023, 03:13 PM

Thanks again, Chris!

That's valuable information. Yeah, have the Loop Play option disabled and tried all resetting options. Installing .248 on the non-3D stopped the problem cold so will weigh out my options. Possible bricking vs slight nuisance. If I go through with the upgrade, will post back the results so future visitors can know.

Christopher Young · January 22nd, 2023, 08:17 AM

I meant to mention that a few Nanos I've seen in the past that had some nondescript, hard to pin down issues were suffering failed backup batteries. You can easily see if your battery had died if it doesn't remember settings, time code etc. Replacing the batteries seemed to cure most Nano problems in most cases. It's a relatively simple job if you go slowly and can use a soldering iron. It's all explained in this video how to go about it. The battery required is this one.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/322905445007

If replacing the battery, don't try to unsolder the battery contacts at the board. It's easier and there is less risk of lifting a solder pad on the board if you just cut the battery contact legs above the board and solder the new battery onto the now protruding battery legs sticking out of the board.

Check this video from 5:52 onwards to see the board and battery setup.

Good luck.

Chris Young

January 12th, 2022, 10:55 AM	#1
Michael Osborne New Boot Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Posts: 5	Convergent Nanoflash Firmware Hi: Anyone have a copy of the latest NanoFlash firmware they can share with me? I believe it is version 1.6.248 although I think I have seen mention of a 1.6.249 also. Thanks

January 14th, 2022, 07:37 AM	#2
Christopher Young Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,563	Re: Convergent Nanoflash Firmware To the best of my knowledge, the final firmware version for the NanoFlash was v1.6.248 back in 2018. I never heard of or saw a v249 and I was pretty particular in keeping my kit updated with the latest firmware. I have this if you are interested. Chris Young

January 14th, 2022, 01:18 PM	#3
Michael Osborne New Boot Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Posts: 5	Re: Convergent Nanoflash Firmware Fantastic! Yes, I would like a copy of it. Let me see if I can PM my email address to you, or it may be easier to use google drive?

January 14th, 2022, 11:29 PM	#4
Christopher Young Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,563	Re: Convergent Nanoflash Firmware Sent you mail via DVInfo with my Sendspace server DL link Michael. Glad could help. Enjoy! Chris Young.

March 13th, 2022, 04:02 PM	#5
Mark Jackobs Tourist Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 4	Re: Convergent Nanoflash Firmware Hello, Could I also ask for copy of NanoFlash v1.6.248 firmware file? I tried to look for it but so far no luck. Thank you very much

March 13th, 2022, 09:51 PM	#6
Christopher Young Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,563	Re: Convergent Nanoflash Firmware Yes, Mark no problems. Here is the download link. I'll leave it up for a couple of weeks in case anyone else needs it. Update v1.6.248 plus the manual plus the release notes plus the update PDFs are all included. Also in the ZIP file is Convergents .MOV to .MXF converter utility and its documentation. Good luck. Download URL https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/hi0zvw Chris Young

March 14th, 2022, 04:50 AM	#7
Mark Jackobs Tourist Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 4	Re: Convergent Nanoflash Firmware Thank you very much for the firmware file, converter and documentation !

March 14th, 2022, 08:44 PM	#8
Christopher Young Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,563	Re: Convergent Nanoflash Firmware Happy to help. Chris Young

January 13th, 2023, 02:48 AM	#9
David Kolbowicz Tourist Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia Posts: 4	Re: Convergent Nanoflash Firmware Thanks for the 1.6.248 files, Chris. Any chance you also have the latest firmware for the 3D version? The Nanoflash I just picked up is stuck on 1.6.246 and has the infamous Playback Loop bug. Cheers!

January 14th, 2023, 09:29 AM	#10
Christopher Young Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,563	Re: Convergent Nanoflash Firmware Sorry no. A few people have asked me for .246, but I've never had it. I do know the importers fairly well. Well, they were the importers when CD were a functioning video equipment supplier. I'll reach out to the dealer principal who I know really well and see if they still have any of the software on hand or archived. Will keep you posted. Should know within the next 24 hours. Chris Young

January 17th, 2023, 04:05 AM	#11
Christopher Young Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,563	Re: Convergent Nanoflash Firmware David Just heard back from the Aussie distributor. They don't have a copy of .246. They also checked with CD in the States, and it was a zero-sum game there. Would have thought to keep a bit of SW wouldn't have been too big an issue. Sorry to be of no help. Chris Young

January 19th, 2023, 04:09 PM	#12
David Kolbowicz Tourist Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia Posts: 4	Re: Convergent Nanoflash Firmware Thanks for checking, Christopher, but I am not after .246 3D. That's what I have. I need .248 3D (or whatever the last version ended up being). Am presuming that the importers that you queried would have stated if they had any version of the 3D FW, correct? Yeah, CD oddly refuses to return emails. I tried them first. I wonder if there are legal reasons for them ONLY hosting updates for the Odyssey. Worst case, have you heard of anyone successfully installing the regular .248 FW on a 3D unit? (Only one of my two Nanoflashes is the 3D version so it would be no loss to lose the 3D functionality.) Don't want to brick it, though.

January 20th, 2023, 07:15 AM	#13
Christopher Young Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,563	Re: Convergent Nanoflash Firmware To the best of my knowledge, 246 was the last of the 3D and 248 the very last of the standard Nano firmware. I have updated a number of Nanos over the years and never had an issue updating them. If you were to run 248 on your looping 246 (you do have LOOP function turned off I guess) I would imagine you would be fine... but hey, no guarantees. Chris Young The last firmware versions are still listed here, but all the links are dead, sadly. Convergent-Design > nanoFlash 1 ???

January 21st, 2023, 03:13 PM	#14
David Kolbowicz Tourist Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia Posts: 4	Re: Convergent Nanoflash Firmware Thanks again, Chris! That's valuable information. Yeah, have the Loop Play option disabled and tried all resetting options. Installing .248 on the non-3D stopped the problem cold so will weigh out my options. Possible bricking vs slight nuisance. If I go through with the upgrade, will post back the results so future visitors can know.

January 22nd, 2023, 08:17 AM	#15
Christopher Young Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,563	Re: Convergent Nanoflash Firmware I meant to mention that a few Nanos I've seen in the past that had some nondescript, hard to pin down issues were suffering failed backup batteries. You can easily see if your battery had died if it doesn't remember settings, time code etc. Replacing the batteries seemed to cure most Nano problems in most cases. It's a relatively simple job if you go slowly and can use a soldering iron. It's all explained in this video how to go about it. The battery required is this one. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/322905445007 If replacing the battery, don't try to unsolder the battery contacts at the board. It's easier and there is less risk of lifting a solder pad on the board if you just cut the battery contact legs above the board and solder the new battery onto the now protruding battery legs sticking out of the board. Check this video from 5:52 onwards to see the board and battery setup. Good luck. Chris Young NanoFLASH professional video recorder teardown - YouTube