Unlike typical SteamVR base station firmware (.bin files updated via Bluetooth or USB), this file is not meant for normal updating. It bypasses version checks and directly writes to the station’s STM32 microcontroller and the laser motor controller.
The rescue process typically requires two files found in your SteamVR directory under tools\lighthouse\firmware\lighthouse_tx\archive\htc_2.0 : lighthouse_tx_htc_2_0-calibration-rescue-244.bin (The Fix) lighthouse-tx-htc-2-0-calibration-rescue-244.bin
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C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\tools\lighthouse\firmware\lighthouse_tx\archive\htc_2.0 Step 2: Enter Recovery Mode check for entries like:
: The rescue was successful. You must now repeat the process but use the standard firmware file (e.g., lighthouse_tx_htc_2_0-244-2016-03-12.bin ) to finish the update.
In steamvr.vrsettings , check for entries like: