Q FlatSix Firmware Uploader

FlatSix Modular Firmware Uploader

 NOCTURNE ALCHEMY PLATFORM

Introducing the Nocturne Alchemy Platform – a flexible eurorack module series that redefines versatility and creativity. Each module within the Nocturne Alchemy Platform shares the same robust Arduino-based hardware, allowing you to effortlessly swap functionalities through our intuitive web firmware loader. By purchasing one module, you gain access to the full range of available firmwares, including our current creations, Slight of Hand and Arp Of Darkness as well as others that are planned for future release! This innovative approach means your module can evolve with your music, with new and exciting functionalities just a simple firmware update away. Embrace the magic of endless possibilities with the Nocturne Alchemy Platform. 

This is a firmware uploader for Nocturne Alchemy Platform  modules such as Slight Of Hand and Arp Of Darkness. It only works in Chrome on a Mac or PC. You will need a USB-A to USB Mini cable. If you don't have one laying around, you can find many inexpensive ones on Amazon   

Read through all the steps below before you update the firmware.

  1. Make sure to unplug your module from the Eurorack power cable first.
  2. Plug in your USB cable to the mini USB port on the Slight Of Hand or Arp Of Darkness
  3. The chip next to the USB port will have an "O" or an "N" on it - Make note of this.
  4. If you don't have an N or O on the chip, try "O" first, then "N". Guessing won't hurt anything. (The update will just fail. If so, choose the other one. It has to be one of them.)
  5. Click on the button for the firmware you wish to update with the correct letter on it. 
  6. Select the USB serial option from the prompt that pops up.
  7. Wait until the uploaded finishes
  8. You're done. Unplug from the USB cable, plug in the power, and go make some music.

Slight Of Hand


V1.5.3 Updated: 08/10/2024 

This is a firmware upload for the arduino-based module Slight Of Hand.

New Features:

  • This patch optimizes EEPROM usage by detecting and converting the existing calibration data from float to integer. This opens up more space in the EEPROM for upcoming firmwares to use for data storage. 
  • This patch also officially releases the firmware as an open source starter template for those who wish to develop their own firmware for the Nocturne Alchemy Platform. Documentation and code available here: Slight Of Hand GitHub Repository 
  • This firmware can be installed on any module that is a part of the Nocturne Alchemy Platrorm. Firmware v1.5.3 User Manual (With Firmware Flashing Instructions) 
  •  This patch also officially releases the firmware as an open source starter template for those who wish to develop their own firmware for the Nocturne Alchemy Platform. 
  • Firmware 1.5.3 User Manual (With Firmware Flashing Instructions) 

Arp Of Darkness


V1.3.1 Updated: 09/09/2024 

This is a firmware upload for the arduino-based Arp Of Darkness. 

New Features:

  • Golden Ratio Playback Mode - Introduces a unique, evolving sequence based on the Golden Ratio (φ) and creates patterns that are both structured and unpredictable 
  • Direct Playback Mode Selection (Immediate)- Directly change playback mode (Immediately) activated by long-pressing Octave Down + mode selection key 
  • Direct Playback Mode Selection (Queued) - Schedule mode changes for the next sequence cycle activated by long-pressing Octave Up + mode selection key 
  • Immediate reset: Instantly jump to the first note (Octave Down + High C) 
  • Queued reset: Reset on the next incoming gate (Octave Up + High C)

 Bug Fixes & Enhancments

 

Very special thanks to: https://github.com/dbuezas/arduino-web-uploader for making the updater code.