MINI DASH Updater Guide

Download MINI DASH Updater

macOS (Apple Silicon)

Download macOS

Windows (x64)

Download Windows

1) Preparation

  • Connect MINI DASH with a USB data cable.
  • Keep a stable internet connection (firmware is downloaded online).
  • Close other tools that might use the same serial/COM port.
Important for macOS: install the WCHUSBSerial (CH34x) driver before your first firmware update:
https://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH34XSER_MAC_ZIP.html

2) Install the Updater App

macOS

  1. Download MINI DASH Updater.
  2. Open the DMG and drag the app to Applications.
  3. If Gatekeeper warns you: right-click app → Open.
DMG drag and drop to Applications

Windows

  1. Download MINI DASH Updater.
  2. Run the installer and finish setup.
  3. Start the updater from Start menu.

3) Firmware Update Step by Step

Step A: Verify MINI DASH

    Open MINI DASH Updater.

  1. Click Scan (or Refresh).
  2. Select the correct serial/COM port.
  3. Click Verify.
  4. When the app says MINI DASH is ready, click Next.
Device screen with serial port, Scan, and Verify

Step B: Install

  1. Click Start Update.
  2. The app downloads firmware, verifies it, and installs it.
  3. Do not unplug USB until the process is complete.
Install screen with download and installation progress bars

Step C: Done

  1. You will see Update Complete.
  2. Use Update Another Device if needed.
Update complete screen

4) Update the Updater App (Self-Update)

  1. The app checks for updates on startup. Alternatively, click top-right gear ⚙ (App Settings).
  2. Click Check for Updates.
  3. Click Install Update if available.
  4. After download, click Restart & Install if the app does not restart automatically.
App Settings popover with Check for Updates and Install Update
Desktop Update Available popup

5) Troubleshooting

No serial/COM port found

  • Try another USB data cable.
  • Try another USB port.
  • Click Refresh.
  • On macOS, verify/install WCHUSBSerial and reconnect the device.

Verify fails

  • Unplug MINI DASH, wait 5 seconds, reconnect.
  • Restart updater and run Scan → select port → Verify again.

Update failed

  • Keep USB connected and start update again.
  • Close software that might block the serial/COM port.