

The Arduino Uno and Mega 2560 have been shipping with the updated version of the ATmega16u2 firmware. Check Whether You Need to Update the Firmware Here's how to update the firmware on your 16u2 in a few steps. It runs software called firmware (so named because you couldn't change it once it had been programmed in the chip) that can be updated through a special USB protocol called DFU (Device Firmware Update). Previous versions of the Uno and Mega2560 had an Atmega8U2. Until you have unlocked Live, you will be prompted to enter a serial number each time you launch the program.The ATmega16U2 chip on your Arduino board acts as a bridge between the computer's USB port and the main processor's serial port.

To unlock, make sure that you are online.

You will be guided through the unlocking process by Live. Unlocking online is done in the software, and you will not need to use this webpage to unlock. Unlocking online provides the easiest way to unlock, as it connects directly to the Ableton server and unlocks each product (e. To unlock online, you will need internet access for the computer on which you have installed Live. Please note that this trial serial can only be unlocked online, and Live will need to connect to the Ableton server each time you run it before you can save or export. If you want to try out Live with saving and exporting enabled, you can get a 30-day trial serial by clicking on the "Get a trial serial number" link in the startup window. If you do not have a serial, you can still use Live (with or without its extensions) but you will not be able to save or export your work. Before working with Live 7 / Live LE or one of its extensions (Sampler, Operator, Electric, Analog, Tension, Drum Machines, Session Drums and the EIC 2), you will need to authorize it for use with your computer by going through the unlocking process.įor your convenience, there are two methods of unlocking Live and the extensions: Unlocking Online or Unlocking Offline (unlocking from a file).
