Thread: IFI Loader problem - "Invalid HEX file"
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Re: IFI Loader problem - "Invalid HEX file"
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Originally Posted by wun
I was just trying to download our code to the robot, but when I opened up IFI_Loader, it said "Invalid HEX file - Unable to download...". I'm sure the hex file is valid, and I have also tried using the default hex files.
I tested quickly and can get that to happen by cutting off a line of the hex file, e.g., the last line, and by dumping random characters into it.

If you would like a second tester email or post the hex file and I'll try it too.

[edit] got the error with certain random characters
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