[flirc won't update firware telling to contact support]

The update works, in as much as the flirc is now recognised and stays connected in the GUI.  Great work, thanks Jason.

 

I've also posted in my original thread, relating to updating the firmware.  Hope this helps you guys out too.

[flirc won't update firware telling to contact support]

Me too, just started a new topic before I saw this post.  Hopefully we'll get a quick response?