I hate to disappoint Marty, to here it is!

Free Black or Orange Modules for Legacy

Since Henning's Trains is not coming to York this spring, I won't have a home base to do upgrades, so you'll have to check with Marty this time for any upgrades.

Marty,

I do have an interest in obtaining the upgrade .

Denis Oravec

@DENIS ORAVEC 110218 posted:

Marty,

I do have an interest in obtaining the upgrade .

Denis Oravec

Hi Denis

Let me know which day you'll be there.  It's still early yet but seeing that there doesn't seem to be a lot of interest I may just do 1 day. 

Marty.

I am interested. I will be in the Purple Hall most of the time, but I will watch to see what time you are doing them and make time to see you.

I just want to add what a great service Marty is doing for the forum members who need to upgrade their Legacy Bases and Cab2. I borrowed Marty’s upgrade modules to upgraded my clubs Legacy’s and also did 2 club members for their home layouts. I know I don’t have to tell you all but what the heck……..Marty is a great guy.

JohnB (DelMar RR Club)

@MartyE  I was able to get a 993 Cab2 set (no legacy base) right when the Cab3 was announced.  Is that something that can be updated even though it has never been used with / connected to a legacy base?  I have put batteries in the set and it powers on but with no base to connect it to I wasn't able to do anything more than that.

@ArtsModelTrains posted:

@MartyE  I was able to get a 993 Cab2 set (no legacy base) right when the Cab3 was announced.  Is that something that can be updated even though it has never been used with / connected to a legacy base?  I have put batteries in the set and it powers on but with no base to connect it to I wasn't able to do anything more than that.

Yes.

Which version of the software is in it now?

Marty,

As a follow-up to your request on timing, I currently plan to be in the Orange Hall on Thursday afternoon. If we could work out a time,  during the afternoon,  I would appreciate it. Thanks again for offering up your time for the upgrade.

Denis

@ArtsModelTrains posted:

@MartyE  I was able to get a 993 Cab2 set (no legacy base) right when the Cab3 was announced.  Is that something that can be updated even though it has never been used with / connected to a legacy base?  I have put batteries in the set and it powers on but with no base to connect it to I wasn't able to do anything more than that.

Yes it can be upgraded but I like to have a base available to confirm there are no issues communicating with a base when the upgrade is done.  If you will be at York I'll have my base available to confirm the upgrade went as expected.  But bottom line is it can be upgraded and to FWIW if it goes through the procedure without hanging up I don't foresee any issues.

Marty?   Still no word on the LCS Version 3 from Lionel?

@Alabama Joe posted:

Marty?   Still no word on the LCS Version 3 from Lionel?

I haven't heard anything but I imagine all the focus is on Base and App3.

@DENIS ORAVEC 110218 posted:

Marty,

As a follow-up to your request on timing, I currently plan to be in the Orange Hall on Thursday afternoon. If we could work out a time,  during the afternoon,  I would appreciate it. Thanks again for offering up your time for the upgrade.

Denis

Do want modules created or just your system upgraded? 

Marty……I missed seeing you the last two Yorks……I will probably schedule a 5 minute slot so we can say Hello……

Peter

@cbojanower posted:

Yes.

Which version of the software is in it now?

I'm not able to check, since I have no base I can't get past the first screen when I put batteries in the controller.  The only thing I can currently do is search for a base.

Or am I missing a way to check the version?

Marty,

I have a 2 pack of blue modules 1.3 that I think Lionel sent out to Legacy users years ago. I was able to open 1 and going to do the simple unsolder and solder work you describe in your video.
1 of my 2 cab 2’s is at 1.72 and the base is at 1.60 since Lionel upgraded them while they repaired the cab 2. Have to check out the other Legacy system to see which versions are there.
Going to open the other 1.3 blue module for the Legacy base upgrade if needed.
I will be at York on Friday/Saturday and figure out when to meet there or make another arrangement.
Regards, Ted

@ArtsModelTrains posted:

I'm not able to check, since I have no base I can't get past the first screen when I put batteries in the controller.  The only thing I can currently do is search for a base.

Or am I missing a way to check the version?

You'll need a base to confirm what version is in it.  I just confirmed that without a base you're stuck on the scan for base screen.  You can however either overwrite the version that's in there without a base but again it's always good to confirm it still communicate with the base when done.

@MartyE posted:

You'll need a base to confirm what version is in it.  I just confirmed that without a base you're stuck on the scan for base screen.  You can however either overwrite the version that's in there without a base but again it's always good to confirm it still communicate with the base when done.

Thanks @MartyE I'm going to come see you Friday at York!

OK so I am going to tentatively confirm Friday's time at 11:30AM. That seems to have work well in the past.  I am allowing 1/2 hour time frame.  I won't let anyone leave without getting taken care of so arrive at least 10 minutes before noon.

Thursday is still up in the air for an exact time but it will be around 3pm.

Again if you are getting module(s) made don't forget you need writable modules,  2 for Base and Cab2 or just 1 for Cab2.  They'll be tested on my system before you walk away.

  If you are getting a system updated all I need is the Base and Cab2 at minimum.  I will have a power supply.

Again current versions are Base V1.60 and Cab2 V1.74.

Marty,

Hoping to meet up with you on Thursday. Please let me know timing once you can confirm. I will make any timing work or your schedule. I am looking for the system upgrade and I will have one module.

Thanks again for taking the time to help out those of us that are Legacy Upgrade illiterate.

Denis

@DENIS ORAVEC 110218 posted:

Marty,

Hoping to meet up with you on Thursday. Please let me know timing once you can confirm. I will make any timing work or your schedule. I am looking for the system upgrade and I will have one module.

Thanks again for taking the time to help out those of us that are Legacy Upgrade illiterate.

Denis

Just so were on the same page, If you are bringing your base and cab2 you won't need any modules.  I can upgrade those off of my modules.

Marty,

Sent you an email a few days ago. I can meet you on Friday at 11:30 in the orange hall lobby. Bringing a cab 2 module that I created from a 1.3 blue cab 2 module to upgrade to 1.74. Both of my bases are at 1.60.
Regards, Ted

Hi Ted

I saw it.  Sorry didn't get back.  I came here and posted the time and was going to reply and got derailed.  Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Just a note to everyone,  if for some reason the times don't work out let me know and I'll see if I can accommodate you but I really prefer to try to do these at the scheduled times if possible.

Marty, I did the modification last night at the club. Took out the right side wire or resistor and added a small piece on the left side. Very hard to see if any solder is touching the trace to the left underneath there. I hope that does not affect the use of the module. Do have more and might do another with a very tiny top solder gun.
Ted

Let's lock in Thursday at 3pm.

Thanks!

Marty, I will plan to meet you in the Orange Hall west-side lobby at 3:00pm on Thursday, April 18. If anything changes let me know.

Thanks again for the commitment of your time to support the upgrade

Denis

Marty,  Sent you an email yesterday. Not going to meet you on Friday. Looks like I tried to convert an extra 1.3 module as per the video. I think I got extra solder on the trace below where the wire is added. Going to seek out and buy a black writable module.
Ted

P.S.  I know I will see you roaming the York halls.

Look for me behind this table.

Hi Marty, I plan to meet you at 3:00 on Thursday. I only need an upgrade on a Cab2 Module.

Thanks,

Scott Graham

Hi Marty,

I would like to meet you at 3p Thursday for upgrades. My Base and Cab2 are at 1.3.

Thanks

Steve

A week away.  If you plan on getting your system upgrade just bring the system, base and remote.  If you want modules mad make sure you bring module(s) depending on whether you want just the Cab2 software or both the Cab2 and Base.  I won't leave until the 2 sessions until everyone is done.  All I ask is that you get there at least 10 minutes before 3:30PM on Thursday and 12 on Friday.

I'll post one more reminder next Wednesday.

Final reminder!

Thursday April 18th at 3pm and Friday April 19th at 11:30am in the Orange Hall Lobby.  Each day I will be there for about a half hour. Just show up.

I will be setup to make system modules (you supply) and / or upgrade systems.  Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the half hour is up.  I will get everyone done as long as you arrive before the half hour is up.

Current versions are Base V1.60 and Cab2 V1.74.

If you enter the main lobby I will be to the right near the meeting rooms as long as the space isn't occupied.  It is typically wide open past the LCCA modular layout.

I’m envious of you all that are close ( or within reasonable) driving distance . I’m 500 miles away in S.W.Va on the TN/ VA state line .  Maybe in a couple of years .

Have fun , be safe , and above all talk trains ! Buy trains , sell trains !!!😳😳😳 & buy legacy modules from @MartyE ! I’m antiquated , original TMCC .  🚂🚂🚂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@redbarchetta81 posted:

I’m envious of you all that are close ( or within reasonable) driving distance . I’m 500 miles away in S.W.Va on the TN/ VA state line .  Maybe in a couple of years .

Have fun , be safe , and above all talk trains ! Buy trains , sell trains !!!😳😳😳 & buy legacy modules from @MartyE ! I’m antiquated , original TMCC .  🚂🚂🚂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

No charge!  Just bring your system or your own modules.

Marty,

A club member gave me 2 black modules for you to write the new cab 2 and base versions on them. I will see you at 11:30am on Friday and know exactly where you will be. Saw you there a few Yorks ago.

Many thanks.

Ted

Thank you Marty for upgrading my Cab2 software today in the Orange Hall.  Your assistance and contributions to members of this Forum are much appreciated.

Thanks to all who stopped by. See ya again tomorrow @11:30.  It was great to meet everyone and see familiar friends.  Just FYI I’m tucked behind the large wooden box.  

Marty's E's Upgrades R Us!

Marty,

Thanks much for taking the time to extend your Lionel Trains "Legacy" and help those of us without the knowledge and resources to perform these upgrades. The service you provide is appreciated.

Denis   

Thanks for everyone who stopped by.  Unfortunately we had a couple of units we couldn't update.  1 was 1.0 which will need to go back to Lionel and the second, the Cab2 would not stay on.  Sorry to those folks we couldn't help. We did do more updates this time around than in the past.  We'll see how things go with Base3 and see if we need to do a session in the fall.