Cab2 V1.7 and Base3 FYI!

Thanks MARTY for the info.  Just to get this straight, you need just your Cab2 handheld upgraded to 1.7 not the base, right. Thanks again.

That's correct Laz.  Just the Cab2 will update to v1.7.

If we have a Legacy Users Group meeting / social in April I will be doing upgrades.  I haven't heard anything back yet about the room.

Everyone is welcome.

Current Base version is 1.6 and Current Cab2 is 1.7.

Again to be clear, previous versions will work but Dave indicated some Base3 specific programming.  Obviously 1.7 has some other support for the AUX Tenders as well. 

Here is the list of know updates in 1.7

The Cab2 changes made from v1.61 were as follows:
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• Added Legacy ENG Type AUX TENDER
• Added the Legacy version touchpad for the Crane and Boom car
• Bug fixes related to ENG Type TMCC Acela
• Fixed bug where red light frequently came on when transmitting to base
• Corrected bugs related to the Train Builder

Now we can add operational enhancements / support when using with Base3.

IT's been years since I've updated anything. Will have to go back and figure out how again.   Haven't run into any of those bugs but it's good to have the latest hardware.

Gary, the good news is, it's very easy to actually run the update to the base and CAB2, the hardest part for many folks is getting the code onto the writable modules.

Assuming you have to black modules (or converted blue modules), you can update the base and remote in a couple of minutes.  It's nothing like the painful process you go through with the MTH DCS remotes!

@MartyE posted:

Here is the list of know updates in 1.7

The Cab2 changes made from v1.61 were as follows:
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• Added the Legacy version touchpad for the Crane and Boom car

How is the Legacy crane touchpad any different than the TMCC crane touchpad?  Just curious.

• Bug fixes related to ENG Type TMCC Acela

Will a simple software change take care of ALL of the bugs in the TMCC Acela?

I appreciate you highlighting the updates Marty. That way one can decide if they really need the update.

@RickO posted:

How is the Legacy crane touchpad any different than the TMCC crane touchpad?  Just curious.

I think since the new sound car had Legacy sounds this addresses that.  Not 100% sure though.

And for the Acela, I guess it depend if you are Scott Smith or not.

They also asked last night if Dave would pop in(guessing when they have samples from the factory) so that he could answer specific questions and guess work through/show the interface with the Base 3. While I'm not ordering one currently, I would imagine it will be one of those down the road things like most things do often become.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

Gary, the good news is, it's very easy to actually run the update to the base and CAB2, the hardest part for many folks is getting the code onto the writable modules.

Assuming you have to black modules (or converted blue modules), you can update the base and remote in a couple of minutes.  It's nothing like the painful process you go through with the MTH DCS remotes!

I have a black module somewhere.  Just got another hand me down laptop for the train room  DCS or Legacy upgrades.  Just got to download all the loaders, and what have you.

@superwarp1 posted:

I have a black module somewhere.  Just got another hand me down laptop for the train room  DCS or Legacy upgrades.  Just got to download all the loaders, and what have you.

You probably have a bunch of blue modules kicking around...

Free Black Modules for Legacy

What hardware other than PC/Laptop do you use to transfer the update sofware into the black module? That module interface looks a little different than say a usb.

@EJN posted:

What hardware other than PC/Laptop do you use to transfer the update sofware into the black module? That module interface looks a little different than say a usb.

Eric’s Trains Episode #61

Eric Siegel has an excellent episode covering the update process.  It’s worth a watch.

-Brian

@EJN posted:

What hardware other than PC/Laptop do you use to transfer the update sofware into the black module? That module interface looks a little different than say a usb.

You obviously need a command base as it's the only thing that actually talks directly to the black module.  Other than that, just a serial port or USB<->Serial adapter.

I used this video yesterday.
https://youtu.be/xC-nqPcnVF4