# KIDZQbot Xiao Q Robot

## Method 1  

 Preparation  

1. Software:  
    1.  Download the CH340 driver:  [https://www.wch.cn/search.html](https://www.wch.cn/search.html)


![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/Xiao1.png)


        1. Linux 

![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/Xiao2.png)


        2. Android 

![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/Xiao3.png)


        3. MAC 

![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/Xiao4.png)



2.  Hardware  

| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot01.png) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot02.png) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot03.png) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot04.png) |
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| KIDZLink 2.0 Upgrade Tool x1  | USB-C Data Cables x2  | KIDZQbot Xiao Q Robot ×1  |  Android Tablet ×1 / iOS Tablet ×1  |


Steps:  

| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot05.GIF) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot06.gif) |
| --- | --- |
| <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">①</font><font style="color:rgb(31, 31, 31);">Toggle the switch on the </font>**KIDZLink 2.0**<font style="color:rgb(31, 31, 31);"> to the </font>**SWD/Forward**<font style="color:rgb(31, 31, 31);"> position.  </font> | <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">②</font>Use cables to connect the Xiao Q Robot, KIDZLink 2.0, and PC.   |
| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot07.GIF) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot08.GIF) |
| <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">③</font>Ensure the Xiao Q Robot’s status light is on.   | <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">④</font>Open the firmware upgrade platform, select “KIDZQbot,” and the desired firmware.   |
| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot09.GIF) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot10.GIF) |
| <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">⑤</font>Click “Connect Device,” select the appropriate COM port, and establish a connection.  ① | <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">⑥</font>Click “Upgrade” to start the process.   |
| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot11.gif) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot12.gif) |
| <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">⑦When the KIDZLink 2.0 blue LED stops blinking, the upgrade is complete.  </font> | <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">⑧Test the upgraded Xiao Q Robot by reconnecting to the tablet via Bluetooth.  </font> |
| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot13.GIF) | <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"></font> |
| <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">⑨Confirm the upgraded firmware version in the app.  </font> | <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"></font> |


*①：If the COM port is unavailable or the connection fails, try reinserting the cable.  

*Special statement: Only Android tablet software version 2.4.7 and above, and iOS tablet software software version * and above support to view the main controller firmware version

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##  Method 2  
Preparation  

1. Software:  
    1.  Download firmware from the KIDZBot website. [https://www.icrobot.com/www/cn/index.html#/file/index?type1=%E8%BD%AF%E4%BB%B6%E8%B5%84%E6%96%99](https://www.icrobot.com/www/cn/index.html#/file/index?type1=%E8%BD%AF%E4%BB%B6%E8%B5%84%E6%96%99)
2. Hardware:  

| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot14.png) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot15.png) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot16.png) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot17.png) |
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| KIDZLink 1.0 Upgrade Tool x1 | USB-C Data Cables x2  | KIDZQbot Xiao Q Robot ×1  |  Android Tablet ×1 / iOS Tablet ×1 |


Steps:  

| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot18.gif) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot19.GIF) |
| --- | --- |
| <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">①</font><font style="color:rgb(31, 31, 31);">Connect the </font>**KIDZLink 1.0**<font style="color:rgb(31, 31, 31);"> to the Xiao  Q Robot using the USB-C cable, then connect the KIDZLink 1.0 to your PC via USB.  </font> | <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">②</font>Ensure a new “KIDZBot” drive appears in the file explorer with a file named `DETAILS.TXT`.  （②） |
| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot20.GIF) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot21.GIF) |
| <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">③</font>Log on to the official website> Information download> Find the latest version KIDZQbot firmware> Click to download | <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">④</font>Copy and paste the `.bin` file into the “KIDZBot” drive.   |
| ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot22.GIF) | ![](https://pub-eed680a9b7c24a0c8ca64ceb3e12d6e4.r2.dev/icqbot/docs/KIDZQbot/07Firmwareupgrade/img/KIDZQbotXiaoQRobot23.GIF) |
| <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">⑤Reconnect the upgraded Xiao Q Robot to the tablet via Bluetooth.  </font> | <font style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">⑥Confirm the upgraded firmware version in the app.  </font> |


*②：If a `FAIL.TXT` file appears, reconnect the cable securely.  

*_Special Notice_: Only Android app version 2.4.7+ and iPad app version *+ support firmware version display.