ASUS BW-16D1X-U A105 → BW-16D1HT 3.10-MK on macOS (Need current flash command)

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tek0967
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ASUS BW-16D1X-U A105 → BW-16D1HT 3.10-MK on macOS (Need current flash command)

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Hi everyone:

I'm hoping someone can verify the current Mac OS flashing procedure for my drive.

HARDWARE

ASUS BW-16D1X-U (external)
Firmware: A105
Platform: MT1959
LibreDrive status: Possible, not yet enabled
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Computer
2023 Mac Studio (Apple Silicon)
macOS Tahoe 26.5.2
MakeMKV 1.18.4
The drive is detected correctly by both MakeMKV and makemkvcon.
Running:
./makemkvcon f -l

returns:
00: /IOBDServices/D549E7B7
ASUS_BW-16D1X-U_A105_2120120211114_KL9P99F0300

I have already downloaded:
ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014.bin
My goal is primarily UHD ripping, but I'd also like to retain Blu-ray writing capability, so I believe BW-16D1HT 3.10-MK is the correct firmware.
Question:

Could someone please provide the current recommended macOS sdftool/makemkvcon flash command for this exact drive and firmware?

Thank you!
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