ToolkitRC WM150 - Common Issues and solutions

ToolkitRC WM150 - Common Issues and solutions

How to update firmware on your ToolkitRC WM150

The most common solution to 90% of the issues customers report with their ToolkitRC WM150 is solved by updating the firmware on your device.  Apart from solving any possible issues, updating firmware is a good idea as it can also add new features or improve the performance of your device.

Automatic Firmware Update

The easiest way to update firmware is via the Automatic firmware update function, to do this:
  1. When the Device is off, Connect to the computer USB3.0 interface with the USB cable inside the box
  2. In my computer, there will be a U disk.
  3. Double-click the Automatic upgrade file in the current folder.
  4. In the open window, follow the prompts to complete the upgrade. 

Manual Firmware Update of WM150

To update the firmware, please go to the ToolKitRC website find the WM150 page, and scroll right to the bottom where there is a firmware download, or you can click this link https://www.toolkitrc.com/wm150#A3

Download this file, inside the zip file you will see a PDF that includes the latest instructions on how to update your firmware along with an app.upg file.
  1. When the Device is off, Connect to the computer USB3.0 interface with the USB cable inside the box
  2. In my computer, there will be a U disk.
  3. Open the U disk, delete the app.upg file
  4. Copy the app.upg upgrade file from this directory.
  5. After the transfer is completed, the upgrade is completed. Unplug the USB

Error Message - Please pay attention to the knob position

Are you having trouble with your ToolkitRC watt meter? Are you experiencing a frozen screen with the message "Please pay attention to the knob position" and unable to take any measurements when powering up a motor? If so, you're not alone. Many users have encountered this issue and in this article, we will provide you with some troubleshooting steps to help resolve this problem.

To resolve this issue we suggest you follow the steps in the video below - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fUKDQ2xAJ58 (video can also be downloaded via the attachment at the end of this article):



Boot up your WM150, move the knob in a downwards direction (counter clockwise) until you see the red pulse reading turn blue which should read 1000us