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March 20, 2026

Pre-Announcement:
Firmware Release v08

With the upcoming firmware update v08, roloFlash becomes even more versatile and comfortable to use.

New functions for existing devices in the roloFlash 2 family with JTAG/SWD interface

  • Many more Cortex M controllers due to support of CMSIS flashloaders Support for numerous additional controller families These include controllers by Microchip (SAM) and other manufacturers
  • Convenient configuring with the brandnew app Available for Windows, Linux and Android
  • Easy connection with USB C cable Convenient connection in daily use

With this, further modes of employment arise:

  • More flexibility in choice of supported Cortex M controllers
  • Simpler configuration on PC and mobile devices
  • Easier access to internal flashdisk and flashvars
  • Convenient connection via USB C

More details will follow shortly.

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July 21, 2025

New product:
roloFlash 2 VL

The new roloFlash 2 VL combines the advantages of the roloFlash 2 with an affordable price. It is well suited for office use and development purposes. Additionally, it offers possibilities to extend the hardware of the roloFlash 2 VL yourself:

  • Connect the board to be programmed directly to the roloFlash 2 VL using retrofittable programming connectors (for JTAG/SWD: ARM Cortex Debug high-density (10-pin), for Microchip AVR: ISP/TPI and PDI/UPDI (6-pin)).

  • Create user control options (choose from various switches or 1-2 push buttons). With the push buttons, for example, you can create a “Copy-Paste-roloFlash”: plug it onto one board, press “Copy,” then plug it onto another board, press “Paste,” and the firmware is copied.

  • Optionally, power your board from the roloFlash 2 VL.

  • Use a separate UART connection for communication with the PC or your process automation.

  • Stack multiple roloFlash 2 VL units on top of each other to create a low-cost gang programming solution.

April 18, 2025

Firmware Release v07

This free update for roloFlash’s firmware will introduce many useful new features:

  • Integrated flash disk:
    • Files up to 640 kBytes can be stored directly in roloFlash.
    • Scripts can be executed directly from the flash disk.
    • This makes it possible to use roloFlash without microSD card in many scenarios.
  • Newly developed SecureApi:
    • Encrypting and decrypting of user data (AES up to 256 Bit)
    • Calculation of MD5, SHA1, HMAC and CRC-32
    • Direct flashing of encrypted files
  • Support of Atmel/Microchip aWire controllers (AVR32)
  • Support of Motorola SREC-files (S19, S28 and S37)

This will allow for many new use cases:

  • Number of flash programming cycles can be limited, e.g. for use at a PCB assembler
  • Using roloFlash without microSD card makes operation even more fail-safe.
  • Using encrypted files for flashing using SecureApi helps to prevent theft of your software.

Please note:

This firmware requires a bootloader of version 2.1. The installation process for the bootloader is described in detail in the manual.

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