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Flashing SD Cards

Learn how to flash an SD card for Epilog Laser systems using Balena Etcher.

Introduction

This guide outlines the steps for flashing an SD card for your laser system. A technician must provide the required disc image file to complete this process. Do not proceed without first obtaining the correct file specific to your machine.

Flashing SD Cards

SD Card Removal

  1. Remove the control board and SD card.

  2. Download the shared ZIP file provided by your technician.

    Downloading the shared firmware ZIP file

  3. Unzip the file (Extract All).

    Unzipping the firmware file

    Using this tool allows you to go directly to the desired firmware version.

  4. Download and install Balena Etcher.

    Downloading Balena Etcher software

  5. Insert the SD card into your computer.

  6. Open Balena Etcher.

  7. Select Flash from file.

    Selecting 'Flash from file' in Balena Etcher

  8. Navigate to the unzipped disc image file from step 3.

    Navigating to the disc image file

  9. Select the target location (SD card).

    Warning: Ensure the correct target location is selected to avoid overwriting existing data during the flashing process.

  10. Select Flash.

    Clicking 'Flash' to start writing to SD card

  11. When finished, remove the SD card from your computer.

  12. Install the SD card into the control board.

    Installing the flashed SD card into the control board

  13. Reinstall the control board into the machine.

    Installing the control board into the laser machine

  14. Power on the machine.

  • ID:
    KA-01688
  • Date:
    06/11/2025

Tools:

  • Phillips Screwdriver
  • 5/32" Hex Wrench
  • Micro SD slot or adapter