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Update C5TAKO™ firmware through the web, without installing additional software. Use the Web Firmware Installer with Chrome or Edge.

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Before you begin

  • Use a computer with Chrome or Edge.
  • Prepare a data-capable USB cable, not a charge-only cable.
  • Charge the battery sufficiently.
  • Close programs that are using the device’s serial port.
  • Back up important files from Storage before updating.
Do not unplug the cable, turn off the computer, or close the web page during firmware installation.

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Update steps

1

Open Web Firmware Installer

Go to ziphers.space/flash.
2

Choose the board

Choose ESP32-C5, then select Next.
3

Choose firmware

Choose C5 TAKO, then select Next.
4

Choose a version

Choose the latest C5 TAKO XIAO ESP32-C5 version and confirm that it shows ESP32-C5 and 8MB Flash.
5

Connect the device

Select the install page, then choose Connect and select C5TAKO™‘s USB port in the browser dialog.
6

Install

After connecting, the firmware-install button becomes available. Follow the on-screen instructions and wait for completion.
7

Restart

When installation finishes, turn the device off and on once, then confirm it reaches the main menu normally.

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Web Firmware Installer screenshots

Choose the serial port and confirm that the board is ESP32-C5 Serial-port dialog and ESP32-C5 board selection Choose C5 TAKO firmware C5 TAKO firmware selection Confirm C5 TAKO XIAO ESP32-C5 and 8MB Flash Install page showing C5 TAKO XIAO ESP32-C5 and 8MB Flash Confirm the installation Firmware installation confirmation dialog Wait for installation to finish Firmware installation progress
🎬 Media to add: The complete update from cable connection to restart, blurring port names and device-identifying information.

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If the website cannot find the device

  1. Use a data-capable USB cable.
  2. Connect directly to the computer, not through a USB hub.
  3. Close Serial Monitor, Arduino IDE, and any other program using the port.
  4. Unplug the cable, wait about five seconds, then reconnect it.
  5. Refresh the page and select Connect again.
  6. If it is still not found, stop and contact the seller.
Version names on the website can change. Use C5 TAKO, board ESP32-C5, and 8MB Flash as the main identifiers.