diff --git a/docs/troubleshoot.md b/docs/troubleshoot.md index 1d3b991e..9584d7bc 100644 --- a/docs/troubleshoot.md +++ b/docs/troubleshoot.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ If your're having trouble getting your code onto the EV3 Brick, try these steps ## Check your **@drivename@** firmware -MakeCode requires the firmware version **1.10E** or up. +MakeCode needs a firmware version of **1.10E** or higher installed on your brick. ### ~hint @@ -12,26 +12,26 @@ Firmware is the software that runs all the basic operations on your brick. Your ### ~ -To check the version on your brick, +To check the the firmware version on your brick: -* go to the **Settings** menu (wrench symbol) -* select to **Brick Info** +1. Go to the **Settings** menu (it's under the wrench tool symbol) +2. Select **Brick Info** and press ENTER ![Brick Info menu](/static/setup/brickinfo.jpg) -* check the version under **Brick FW:** +3. Check the version number under **Brick FW:** ![Brick Firmware version](/static/setup/brickfw.jpg) -If you cannot find the **brick info** or the version is less than **1.10E**, **you need to upgrade your firmware**. +If you can't find the **Brick Info** or you see that the version is less than **1.10E**, **you need to upgrade your firmware**. ## Upgrade your **@drivename@** -If your firmware is less than **1.10E**, you need to upgrade your firmware. +If your a firmware version level is less than **1.10E**, you need to install an upgraded version. You can upgrade the firmware with the **EV3 Lab** or **EV3 Programming** software. Also, you can do a manual upgrade by downloading the firmware install file. See the [Firmware Update](https://education.lego.com/en-us/support/mindstorms-ev3/firmware-update) support page to learn about the upgrade process. -Recommended: **[Upgrade with the EV3 manager](https://ev3manager.education.lego.com/)** +### ~ hint -You can also upgrade via EV3 Lab, EV3 Programming or even manually. Learn more at the [Firmware Update](https://education.lego.com/en-us/support/mindstorms-ev3/firmware-update) support page. +**Recommended:** Upgrade with the **[EV3 Manager](https://ev3manager.education.lego.com/)** ### ~ @@ -68,4 +68,4 @@ You can also watch this [How to Reset](https://www.lego.com/en-us/videos/themes/ If you've checked everything here and can't get the **@drivename@** drive to show up on your computer, you can't make the brick reset, or your program just won't download, then try the [Troubleshooting Walkthrough](https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/help/products/themes-sets/mindstorms/lego-mindstorms-ev3-troubleshooting-walkthrough-408100000009798). -You can also find more help at [LEGO Support](https://www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms/support). +You can also find more help at [LEGO Support](https://www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms/support). \ No newline at end of file