How to use the Bitaxe Web Flasher (The new one)

Got a new Bitaxe? Or want to update your Bitaxe to the latest firmware?

WantClue, a prominent figure in the OSMU scene (with a great YouTube channel consisting of guides and updates on the whole Bitaxe (& variants) movement), has created a simple interface for people to connect, flash and update their Bitaxe devices - you can find it here: Bitaxe Web Flasher.

How to use it?

The web flasher utilises the in bowser connectivity of Chrome or Edge to connect to your Bitaxe via USB (no need to plug in PSU - explained below) and flash firmware to the device. Any Chromium-based browser should be OK.

1. Go to the Web Flasher site - Bitaxe Web Flasher

2. While holding the "boot" button on your Bitaxe, plug the device into your PC via USB cable.  Holding 'boot' enters the Bitaxe into flash mode.
Your PC should make a noise like something has been connected.

3. Click the Connect button.  This should bring up your connected devices in your Chromium-based browser.  If the connection is successful, move to the next step,

4. Choose from the list your device type. 

5. A pop-up window will appear with a prompt to erase or not, and proceed.  Once you proceed the flashing will commence and a percentage counter will show you the progress.

6. Done - once complete, unplug your device, plug in your PSU and check your device is functioning properly.  Connect to your WiFi, add your address and pool of choice, restart and see how it goes.