Hey guys I am currently on version 1.2 and have the serial cord and writable module but have no idea how to update the base and remote. I tried watching a couple videos on YouTube but keep ending up nowhere. I guess my confusion is on I can get to the Lionel support page and down load each version but when I try to go any further it opens a google page that is no longer available. What am I doing wrong please help? Thank you!
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#1 you are in a catch 22 problem, in that your base only has version 1.2 "The problem" is you cannot write an update from your computer to a new memory module across the serial port using a base that has 1.2. Again, the issue here is, your base does not yet have a high enough update version to be able to make the required update memory module to update past version 1.2
#2 Because of problem #1 you need to beg, buy, or borrow a module containing firmware higher than 1.2 (1.3 through 1.6 are possible) to update the base and then you could write your own further update modules.
Again, here is the problem. The way updating works, it has to be a file on a module FIRST, and then the base uses that module to update the firmware.
So 2 basic options- you have a module with an update already on it of 1.3 or higher
or
The connection to the computer cannot "directly" update the base. You use that connection, along with a writeable module, to first download the file to the computer, then use the base to write the module, then use the module to update the base.
Thank you! Yeah definitely screwed then beg borrow or steal is tough considering those are no where to be found. Thanks for the info!
Does anyone know of somewhere trust worthy that I could send my cab2 and remote to be updated?
In what part of the country are you located? Your profile doesn’t have any info.
Check with charles ro. They may have the latest up to date firmware moduals for sale. Last I new they had the one for the cab2. Base I am not sure of ? Call them and just ask. Worth a try.
Thank you!
https://ogrforum.com/...c/173034318216240234
You may want to go to this.
If you like, I can send you a module with the current 1.6 base software, then you can use the same module to write the CAB software to it and upgrade your CAB2.