setting up for proffieboard
SETTING UP FOR PROFFIEBOARD
Before you can customize your Neo Proffie Saber, you will need to go through this section to view how to set up your computer so you can access your Neo Proffie Saber’s parameters.
Setting Up For ProffieBoard - Windows
The Sabertrio Neo Proffie Saber allows for extensive customization of blade effects, sound fonts, saber controls and much more. Each time a modification is made (e.g. adding a new sound font), the firmware on the soundboard needs to be recompiled and reflashed. This process requires a supporting computer to be initially set up.
You will need a microSD card reader, a USB data transfer cable (provided with your Neo Proffie Saber) and the following applications:
ProffieBoard DFU Setup (direct download link)
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The latest version of Arduino IDE should work. In event you run into technical difficulties, try installing/using version 1.8.19 instead.Step 1 - Setting up Notepad + +
After downloading Notepad++, run the executable and follow the on-screen instructions to install the app onto your computer.
Step 2 - Setting up Arduino
After downloading Arduino IDE, run the executable and follow the on-screen instructions to install the app to your computer.
Once installation is complete, run Arduino IDE and go to 'File > Preferences'.
In the Preferences popup screen, copy-and-paste the following URL into the 'Additional Board Manager URLs' text field:
https://profezzorn.github.io/arduino-proffieboard/package_proffieboard_index.json
Click 'OK'.
In the toolbar, open 'Tools > Board: “Arduino Uno” > Boards Manager', type 'Proffie' in the search box, then select 'ProffieBoard by Fredrik Hubinette'.
Ensure version 3.6 is selected and click 'Install'.
Once installation is complete, go to 'Tools > Board: “Arduino Uno” > ProffieBoard' and ensure that 'ProffieBoard V3' is selected.
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If you are using ProffieBoard v2.2, you will need to select 'ProffieBoard V2' instead.While in the Tools drop down list, you will need to check the following:
⚪ Ensure the drop-down menu is showing 'Board: “ProffieBoard V3”' (it will be near the middle).
⚪ Hover your cursor over 'USB Type' and ensure that 'Serial + Mass Storage' is selected.
⚪ Double-check that the option under 'Get Board Info' is set to 'DOSFS: “SDCARD (SDIO High Speed)”'.
⚪ Verify that the menu is displaying the correct 'Board' version.
Step 3 - Installing the Drivers
With the provided USB data transfer cable, connect your Neo Proffie Saber's soundboard to your computer. It will automatically install the latest driver to your ProffieBoard.
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If your ProffieBoard disconnects repeatedly, double-check that the microSD card is properly inserted inside your saber's soundboard.Run the 'proffie-dfu-setup.exe' program that was downloaded from the link provided above, and close the window when the installation is complete.
To check that everything is installed correctly, open 'Device Manager' on your computer, and under 'Ports (COM & LPT)' you should see 'USB Serial Device (COM#)'.
To check if Arduino IDE is set up correctly, connect your saber to the computer and run Arudino IDE. Open the Tools drop-down menu, and near the bottom you should see Port: COM#.
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For detailed troubleshooting, please refer to 'ProffieBoard Setup' in the ProffieOS Documentation linked below.
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