# Makcu Flashing

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## Pre-Setup

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### Run from Your 2nd PC

* To avoid leaving **temporary files** on your main PC, run the **AIO Tool** from your **second PC**.
* The tool unpacks files into a local temp folder during use.
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### Download the AIO Tool

<a href="https://github.com/terrafirma2021/MAKCM_v2_files" class="button primary" data-icon="arrow-down-to-bracket">Makcu AIO Tool</a>
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### Open the AIO Tool

* Launch the AIO Tool and allow it to **update automatically**.
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### Required Hardware

* You’ll need **one USB cable** to flash the PCB.
* This master cable will be connected to the **second PC** during the process.
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## Flashing Steps

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### Open the Makcu

* Remove the top cover by **pulling it directly off**.<br>

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### Flash the Left Side

1. Hold the **LEFT button**.
2. Plug the USB cable into the **LEFT USB port**.
3. The tool should display: **"MAKCU Connected in Flash mode"**.

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4. In the AIO Tool, click **Flash Left**.

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5. Wait for the process to complete.
6. Unplug the USB cable from the **left port**.
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### Flash the Right Side

1. Hold the **RIGHT button**.
2. Plug the USB cable into the **RIGHT USB port**.
3. In the AIO Tool, click **Flash Right**.

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4. Wait for the flash to finish.
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### ✅ You're Done

Your Makcu has been successfully flashed.

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It is now recommend to head to the [**Makcu Setup**](https://docs.ducks-services.com/dma/makcu/makcu-setup).
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