REV Hardware Client Overview

The REV Hardware Client is software designed to make managing REV devices easier for the user. This Client automatically detects connected device(s), downloads the latest software for those device(s), and allows for seamless updating of the device(s). 
REV Hardware Client - Version 1.4.3
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Feature Summary
Automatically detect supported devices when connected via USB
Connect a REV Control Hub via Wi-Fi
One Click update of all software on connected devices
Pre-download software updates without a connected device
Back up and restore user data from supported devices (Control Hub and SPARK MAX)
Install and switch between DS and RC applications on Android Devices
Access the Robot Control Console on the Control Hub
Auto-update to latest version of the REV Hardware Client
Display devices connected via RS485
Supported Devices
REV Control Hub (REV-31-1595)
REV Expansion Hub (REV-31-1153)
REV Driver Hub (REV-31-1596)
Android Device via ADB
REV SPARK MAX (REV-11-2158)
REV Power Distribution Hub (REV-11-1850)
REV Pneumatic Hub (REV-11-1852)
Generic CAN Devices
Change Log
Version 1.4.3
Fixes reported solenoid current values from Pneumatic Hubs
Adds detailed hardware fault reporting for Pneumatic Hubs and Power Distribution Hubs
Fixes issue where entries in exported CSV files were in the incorrect order (newest to oldest)
Prevents the "Report an Issue" form from being dismissed accidentally
Version 1.4.2
Fixes updating SPARK MAXes over the CAN bus
Adds support for restoring Driver Hubs that get stuck on the REV logo
Adds support for TensorFlow Lite models, sounds, and external libraries to the Control Hub backup feature
Updates bundled version of ADB
Version 1.4.1
Fixed setting the CAN ID of a SPARK MAX
Version 1.4.0
Adds support for the Power Distribution Hub and the Pneumatic Hub
Renames "Hub Firmware" to "Expansion/Control Hub Firmware"
Renames "Fatal" log event type to "Assert" in the FTC Log Viewer
Hides Assert events by default
Allows longer filenames in the FTC log file selector
Fixes various bugs
Version 1.3.0
General updates:
Adds FTC log viewer utility
Can load log files directly from supported devices, or from anywhere on the user's computer
Allows users to easily filter, search, and sort events parsed from log files
Graphs the occurrence of important robot issues, and their corresponding timestamps
Supports match, robot controller, driver station, Wi-Fi, and updater logs
Shows release notes for client even when an update is not available
Scales telemetry graph ranges automatically when using default ranges
Fixes issue with devices showing up multiple times when changing CAN IDs
Shows update progress for all devices that are updating simultaneously
Updates users to the latest available client version when removing a software channel
Other minor bug fixes
Control Hub specific updates:
Improves stability of the connection to a Control Hub
Includes program and manage logs with Control Hub diagnostic data sent to REV
SPARK MAX specific updates:
Fixes issue with SPARK MAX analog telemetry
Improves SPARK MAX parameter fields
Fixes issue where a SPARK MAX in recovery mode could not be updated on some computers
Adds interface to run multiple SPARK MAX devices
Adds simplified support for configuring follower mode (currently limited to following another SPARK MAX)
Shows a dropdown for the Alternate Encoder -> kDataPortConfig parameter
Version 1.2.0
General updates:
Allow installing previous versions of software
Show client updates are available more subtly 
Reconnect to ADB if it resets 
Show manufacturer names for generic android devices
Fixes issues with Control Hub and Expansion Hub firmware falsely saying out of date
Other minor bug fixes
Control Hub specific updates:
Shows warning when the Control Hub internal communication is not responding
Shows warning when Control Hub webserver is not running
Full screen mode for Program and Manage Tab
Prompts to backup Control Hub data if backup on file is over a week old
Confirmation now required to restore backed up files
Fix issues with not all files being restored
SPARK MAX specific updates:
Fixed bug where Alternate Encoder telemetry data was displaying incorrectly
Allow for complete Factory Reset of all parameters on SPARK MAX
Disabled setting of parameters that have no effect in current configuration
Fixed bug where the Client would turn white on selecting SPARK MAX
Version 1.1.0
Adds support for SPARK MAX and other CAN devices 
Allows for updating SPARK MAX devices, installing APIs, running motors, and viewing data from the SPARK MAX and its motor. 
Shows all recognized devices on a CAN bus, and the data that is sent on the bus
Version 1.0.0
Original Release
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