Firmware Upgrade & Software Updates for Hive Scales (BeeScale.io) – Diagnostic Tool, Drivers & Guides – Info on Logar Honey Extractors

Enjoy regular updates for your hive scale and always stay up to date with the latest developments in beekeeping.

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Modern technology is a wonderful thing—but the problem is that it constantly changes. You can buy the latest device on the market and a few months later there is already an improved version. The same used to be true for hive scales.

Or rather—this used to be the case. The BeeScale.io hive scale brings real improvements in this area: it provides continuous firmware updates and delivers new and improved features over time.

The central unit of BeeScale.io is the heart of the scale. It is a small computer that can connect to the internet via a built-in SIM card. And like any computer, it can receive firmware updates.

Firmware updates let you add new features to your scale. Updates keep your devices current and comparable with the latest products on the market. Updating the firmware is quick and easy: connect your scale to a computer and upload the new firmware. We have prepared a step-by-step guide to help you get started.

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Firmware Update Guide

You can update the scale software with a special program that you can download here: https://download.beescales.io/diagnostictool/setup.msi

Download Diagnostic Tool

Downloading the drivers for USB-serial communication

If the computer does not recognize the central unit, the PC is missing the drivers for USB-serial communication via the FTDI chip. In this case, please install the drivers from this page: https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/

Below you will find instructions on how to use the program.

How to download the file

Browsers can sometimes block the download of the installer file. The program is safe to use but is not officially certified by Microsoft, so warnings may appear. To download the file you must first allow the download. This option may be hidden. Examples of warnings and how to allow an exception are shown in the images.