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In the case of a bricked ESC/Controller/Control Board, STLinking can save the controller from needing to be replaced in some instances.
In the case of a bricked '''ESC/Controller/Control Board''', STLinking can save the master control board from needing to be replaced in some instances.
 
This is often the only way to save a board that has been bricked when the wrong firmware was flashed or an update failed.
 
This guide shows how to STLink the Controller/Master Controlboard/ESC for the following scooters:
 
{{Ninebot ESX Series Model List}}


==Accessing the Debug Pins==
==Accessing the Debug Pins==


===Removing the Pole===
{{Ninebot ESX Access Internals}}
 
===Disassembling the ESC===
 
The internal battery unplugs fairly easily but the BMS connector may need needle-nose pliers to remove the connector.
 
3 longer hex screws hold the heat sink in place.
 
[[File:NinebotESXESCHeatsinkScrews.jpg|thumb|center|400px]]
 
2 shorter hex screws hold the charging port in place.
 
[[File:NinebotESXESCChargingPortScrews.jpg|thumb|center|400px]]
 
2 shorter hex screws hold the external battery port in place.
 
[[File:NinebotESXESCExternalBatteryPortScrews.jpg|thumb|center|400px]]
 
Once all screws have been removed, you can pull the ESC to remove it port end first.


Remove the 4x Security Torx T25 screws or Hex Screws that hold the handlebar in place on the pole.
[[File:NinebotESXESCRemoving.gif|thumb|center|400px|The ESC being removed from the housing/heatsink.]]


[[File: NinebotEsxHandlebarScrews.jpg|thumb|center|400px|The handlebar screws in place.]]
[[File:NinebotESXESCRemoved.jpg|thumb|center|400px|The ESC removed from the housing/heatsink.]]


Remove the 4x Security Torx T30 screws or Hex screws that hold the pole to the base.
==Download Software==


[[File: NinebotEsxFrontPoleScrews.jpg|thumb|center|400px|The front pole screws in place.]]
{{ Install STM32 STLink Utility }}


[[File: NinebotEsxRearPoleScrews.jpg|thumb|center|400px|The rearpole screws in place.]]
==Flashing==


===Accessing the ESC===
===Connect the STLink to the Master Control Board===


Next comes arguably the most annoying part of the disassembly, removing the waterproofing grommets.
Connect pins to 5v/VCC, GND, SWDIO, and SWCLK as shown below.


On the top and the bottom is two grommets that are twisted in place.  
[[File:NinebotESXESCSTLinkPinout.jpg|thumb|center|400px|The pins and where they should be connected.]]


Press down hard with a large flathead screwdriver and twist counter-clockwise until the slots line up with the metal ridge within the pole.
You can solder to these for a better connection or hold DuPont connectors as shown in the image.


[[File:NinebotESXInternalRubberGrommets.jpg|thumb|center|400px]]
[[File:NinebotESXESCSTLinkConnectors.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Using dupont cables to connect to the STM32.]]


[[File:NinebotESXInternalRubberGrommetsRemoved.jpg|thumb|center|400px]]
Here I did a poor solder job but it still works.


In some cases, pushing the rubber inner part through the plastic retainer ring will make it easier to remove.
===STM32 STLink Utility===


Attempt to keep the wires pushed through the rubber part.
Download the [https://github.com/scooterhacking/firmware/blob/e0b55b1ef90aebf44305ab679d2494ceece0ce62/Ninebot%20ESx%20and%20SNSC1.x/DRV/esc139_fulldump.bin 1.3.9 full dump .bin from ScooterHacking].


Once one of the grommets has been separated/removed, the assembly can be slid out slightly which will make separating the other much easier.
You can only flash full dump files or the ESC will not function.


Once both are separated the whole mechanism slides easily out of the pole unless the pole has been damaged or bent.
Always check that you are downloading files from trusted sources(aka ScooterHacking) to avoid flashing malicious firmware.


===Dissassembling the ESC===
Open STM32 STLink Utility and attempt to connect to the ESC with the button shown below.


The internal battery unplugs fairly easily but the BMS connector may need needle-nose pliers to remove the connector.
[[File: STM32STLinkUtilityConnect.png|thumb|center|400px|Click the button shown here to attempt to connect.]]
 
You should be warned that readout protection is enabled if it is connected successfully.
 
[[File: STM32STLinkUtilityReadoutProtectionWarning.png|thumb|center|400px|The warning will be fixed in the next steps.]]
 
Next, press CTRL + B to open the chip settings.
 
Select "Disabled" under "Read out protection".


3 longer hex screws hold the heat sink in place.
[[File: STM32STLinkUtilityChipSettings.png|thumb|center|400px|The warning will be fixed in the next steps.]]


[[File:NinebotESXESCHeatsinkScrews.jpg|thumb|center|400px]]
Next, click the open icon on the far right as shown.


2 shorter hex screws hold the charging port in place.
[[File:STM32STLinkUtilityOpenFile.png|thumb|center|400px|Click to open the file.]]


[[File:NinebotESXESCChargingPortScrews.jpg|thumb|center|400px]]
Select the esc_fulldump139.bin file you downloaded earlier.


2 shorter hex screws hold the external battery port in place.
[[File:STM32STLinkUtilityOpenFulldumpFile.png|thumb|center|400px|Click to open the esc_fulldump139.bin file you downloaded earlier.]]


[[File:NinebotESXESCExternalBatteryPortScrews.jpg|thumb|center|400px]]
Click Target->Program & Verify or press CTRL + P.


==Software==
[[File:STM32STLinkUtilityProgramAndVerify.png|thumb|center|400px|Open the programming menu.]]


Download [https://www.st.com/content/st_com/en/products/development-tools/software-development-tools/stm32-software-development-tools/stm32-programmers/stsw-link004.html#get-software STM32 STLink Utility] from the ST website.
Confirm one last time that the file you are flashing is the full dump and then press "Start".


Scroll down and click "Get Software" and enter your email to receive a download link.
[[File:STM32STLinkUtilityStartProgramming139FullDump.png|thumb|center|400px|Match the settings and confirm the file before pressing start.]]


Install it and open it.
The program will now program the chip with the full dump.


==Flashing==
Once it finishes check the console to make sure it was successful.


Download the [https://github.com/scooterhacking/firmware/blob/e0b55b1ef90aebf44305ab679d2494ceece0ce62/Ninebot%20ESx%20and%20SNSC1.x/DRV/esc139_fulldump.bin 1.3.9 full dump .bin from ScooterHacking].
[[File:STM32STLinkUtilitySuccessfulProgramming139FullDump.png|thumb|center|400px|Completely finished and successful programming.]]


Always check that you are downloading files from trusted sources(aka ScooterHacking) to avoid flashing malicious firmware.
==Reassembly==


Open STM32 STLink Utility and select the file.
{{Ninebot ESX Reassemble Internals}}


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