KFDMicro not connecting to KFDTool

[jeffj31890]

Hello, just recieved my KFDMicro today. I have many USB-C cables lying around. I have tried multiple and KFDTool won't notice it in devices. If it matters it's V1.5.0. I tried installing drivers for a cable but it still won't recognize it. Thanks.

 

[marcotor]

if it's the original Duggerd KFD software, which stopped at 1.5, it won't wotk. At all. Different hardware.

Get the current OCS software build (like it says on their site) from their github.

 

[jeffj31890]

if it's the original Duggerd KFD software, which stopped at 1.5, it won't wotk. At all. Different hardware.

Get the current OCS software build (like it says on their site) from their github.

Thank you. It says I need to flash the firmware. To do that I need an arduino which I don't have. It also says to use KFDToolGui.exe which I can't seem to find. GitHub - omahacommsys/KFDtool: Open Source P25 KFD (Key Fill Device/Keyloader/KVL)

I just tried KFDWeb but it says "Unsupported device type," even though it says it works with KFDMicro. Maybe it is the firmware version? Do you know if the KFDMicros come with a FW above V1.4.0? I am using a USB-C to USB-C cable. Tried Win10 and 11.

 

[tweiss3]

The micros ship with the latest firmware.

 

[marcotor]

Thank you. It says I need to flash the firmware. To do that I need an arduino which I don't have. It also says to use KFDToolGui.exe which I can't seem to find. GitHub - omahacommsys/KFDtool: Open Source P25 KFD (Key Fill Device/Keyloader/KVL)

If you just bought your device, Axel is pretty dilligent about firmware being current on shipping devices. Might reach out and ask. Where exactly are you seeing this message if you don't have the proper executable file? In 1.50? Again, that will not work. Ever.

As far as the current version software.. KDFToolGui is the main executable which runs the software. Did you download it from GitHub?

On the landing page, there is on the right, about halfway down this item.


Click on Latest.

It will open this page. 1.8.8 is the latest version, with updates for new loaders and some fixes (thanks Ilya!).



Click on the zip file, it will download to your computer.
Double click on the file you downloaded, it will unzip the file into a directory.
Go to the unzipped directory, it will look like this:



Plug your device in, and make note of which COM port is uses and you will need to tell it where to look.
When you double click KFDToolGui.exe to run, it will throw an error the first time as it doesn't now where the device is yet.

 

[jeffj31890]

Thanks! In the gui.exe I am now getting "Error -- timeout waiting for data"

 

[jeffj31890]

Another thing, when I plug my cable into my radio, it does not display "Keyloading."

My HW: ArrowMax 6-Pin Quick Disconnect Hirose Adaptor for Motorola APX8000 XPR7550 | eBay and KFD 3.5mm to Male Hirose Cable Motorola KVL KFDtool Keyloader | eBay

 

[redbeard]

Another thing, when I plug my cable into my radio, it does not display "Keyloading."

My HW: ArrowMax 6-Pin Quick Disconnect Hirose Adaptor for Motorola APX8000 XPR7550 | eBay and KFD 3.5mm to Male Hirose Cable Motorola KVL KFDtool Keyloader | eBay

That's not a keyloading adapter for the radio, it's an audio adapter.

 

[jeffj31890]

That's not a keyloading adapter for the radio, it's an audio adapter.

Oh ok. Do you have a link for the proper adapter?

 

[jeffj31890]

I'm guessing this works?

 

[kayn1n32008]

I'm guessing this works?

If you are trying to key load APX 6/7/8000 series portables, then yes.

 

[jeffj31890]

If you are trying to key load APX 6/7/8000 series portables, then yes.

Great.

 

[redbeard]

I'm guessing this works?

Yes and it should do double duty as an audio adapter as well should you want to get into Hirose audio accessories.

 

[jeffj31890]

Hello, received my adapter today. Radio now displays keyloading but when I click load I get “mr: unexpected opcode.” Thanks for your help.

 

[jeffj31890]

Got it! I de-selected ADP and turned on infinite UKEK retention. Thanks everyone!