FBUpdater Troubleshooting

If you’re having trouble with updating the firmware on your fightboard, here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to get it working.

Unplug console adapter

If you have an adapter plugged in, remove it. You need the Fightboard to be plugged directly into the computer.

Verify functionality

Go to a site like gamepadviewer to verify that the Fightboard is actually functional. If not, try a different USB cable.

Verify bootloader mode

You need to double-press the reset button and can verify that the Fightboard is in bootloader mode by the pulsing red LED. This can be hard to see on a black model, but you should still be able to see the faint glow through the reset hole.

Run script while in bootloader mode

The Fightboard will only stay in bootloader mode for around 8 seconds, so you should run the script as soon as possible after entering bootloader mode.

Reboot your computer

Sometimes you can have issues with your USB ports that cause problems, so try rebooting if everything seems right and it’s still not working.

Try a different USB port (especially if using a hub)

USB hubs can cause USB issues as unpowered hubs split the current of the USB port between multiple devices. Plug directly into a USB port on the machine and try a port on the other side if you’re using a laptop.