Legacy Base and Cab2 Version 1.53 is up. This is almost all behind the scenes bug fixes BUT there is a mystery icon now on the numeric keypad...Only Lionel knows what it does and they're not telling.
Use the link below and go to software updates. Download and unzip the files. Use the LSU software to make the Base and CAB modules. You can use 1 module and upgrade the Cab 1st and then the Base.
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Legacy Base and Cab2 Version 1.53 is up. This is almost all behind the scenes bug fixes BUT there is a mystery icon now on the numeric keypad...Only Lionel knows what it does and they're not telling.
Use the link below and go to software updates. Download and unzip the files. Use the LSU software to make the Base and CAB modules. You can use 1 module and upgrade the Cab 1st and then the Base.
Anyone have the USB to serial adapter link handy? None of my Macs have the proper port?
Legacy Base and Cab2 Version 1.53 is up. This is almost all behind the scenes bug fixes BUT there is a mystery icon now on the numeric keypad...Only Lionel knows what it does and they're not telling.
Use the link below and go to software updates. Download and unzip the files. Use the LSU software to make the Base and CAB modules. You can use 1 module and upgrade the Cab 1st and then the Base.
Thanks Marty! Always on top of things!
Too bad the LSU can't directly update the base and/or cab2 via the serial or WiFi connection. Probably would require a new generation of device.
KC thanks for posting.
John indeed. I think I'll do a enlargement of your pic for the LUG meeting.
A question comes up...
I see this in the ReadMe...
TMCC Route Clear commands for IDs above 9 are now sent as extended commands. This required a fix in the base also.
Does this REQUIRE you to have 1.53 on the base and remote for all operations, or just the TMCC Route Clear? The reason I ask is in a club environment, we could have people showing up with 1.52 after updating. Also, if I update all my remotes and take them to run with a 1.52 base, am I going to run into issues?
I would tend to believe this is just for this issue but I suspect Rudy is monitoring the thread and will comment shortly.
Before I do wholesale upgrades, I need to be sure.
I'm doing an upgrade of a spare base and remote to see how it goes. I'll try that remote with my working 1.52 base to see if anything obvious is broken.
Before I do wholesale upgrades, I need to be sure.
Before I do wholesale upgrades, I need to be sure.
Lionel always recommends using the same code revision on both the cab remote and command base. Should you choose to mix and match, your mileage may vary.
Rudy Trubitt
Lionel, LLC
Rudy, that's not the answer we wanted to hear! 
I'll be taking the modules along with me, but for folks that bring their remote, if they don't bring their base, I could be shooting them in the foot if I upgrade them.
I thought the wifi module was suppose to update the base but not the cab. I guess I remembered wrong.
Ken M
John
While led it's probably a good idea to get all at the same Rev, since 1.4 I haven't heard of anyone having major issues when mismatched. Just loss of updated functions. I think shooting in the foot is extreme. Maybe just stepping on toes?
We've had folks over with 1.4 w/o issues before. As Rudy says. Your mileage may vary.
Ken
the WiFi lets you use LSU to communicat with the base. You still need to create modules to upgrade using LSU.
Not trying to disappoint you GRJ, but keeping the same revision level of CAB and BASE code has always been our recommendation.
Q: Do I need to upgrade right away?
A: No. If you're happy with your current system there is no urgent need to upgrade.
-rudy
Good grief, did I just read that in a official Lionel document they admitted to having UK customers...... Very good to see guys
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Nick
Just uploaded the Legacy base and cab2 to ver. 1.53. No issues and no problems with downloading and uploading software. Used GRJ advice to create 2 black modules.
Hmmmmmm.......Aux3...sounds interesting!
-Pete
Yep. Sounds very interesting.
Hopefully, AUX3 will unleash something really cool!
Downloaded 1.53 and installed it. Things are getting good with Legacy.
Upgrade done on both sets. Easy enough so I will have to make time to go play.
Lionel could have supplied them, but they didn't. They didn't supply the serial<->USB adapter most will need for the upgrade either.
The upgrade really isn't all that "tricky", it's actually very simple. I program up a couple of sets of black modules and do upgrades of the Legacy units at the club, the actual update takes only a couple minutes for both the base and remote.
If you want "tricky", try updating the MTH TIU and remote! There are special cables and specific instructions for each, including a thumb-numbing holding down the power button of the remote for six or seven minutes without releasing it!
As GRJ said it pretty easy. If you are uncomfortable doing the upgrade find a LHS to do it.
At the LUG meeting, every LUG meeting since the upgrade process has become available, we offered to help folks make the modules. To date I think I have had 1 request. I walked them through it and let them make it themselves. It took less than 3 minutes total.
As to your point about the modules, I agree 100% that now instead of the blue modules, which rumor has it are writable now, black ones be included in the 990 system.
What does AUX3 do, has anyone it tried yet? Could it be for a new feature not yet released? If you know please tell!
It's for future use, we wait with anticipation.
What if your Cab2 upgrades without a hitch, but your base gives error codes? I got 3 flashes of the yellow LED (module was removed, but it wasn't) so I reloaded the black module, now I get 6 flashes of yellow (hardware error). Tried this one about 3 times. The base still reports 1.52 when I turn on the remote and the Remote reports 1.53. Any suggestions?
I have 2 black modules, I used one for cab and one for base. Was thinking about loading the base on the one I used for the cab and trying that one later today, as the cab upgrade went without a hitch.
This is one of the Legacy's that took so long to get last year because of the hardware issue/part change or whatever was wrong with them? Got it in, I think Sept. '14.
What if your Cab2 upgrades without a hitch, but your base gives error codes? I got 3 flashes of the yellow LED (module was removed, but it wasn't) so I reloaded the black module, now I get 6 flashes of yellow (hardware error). Tried this one about 3 times. The base still reports 1.52 when I turn on the remote and the Remote reports 1.53. Any suggestions?
I have 2 black modules, I used one for cab and one for base. Was thinking about loading the base on the one I used for the cab and trying that one later today, as the cab upgrade went without a hitch.
This is one of the Legacy's that took so long to get last year because of the hardware issue/part change or whatever was wrong with them? Got it in, I think Sept. '14.
For us dummies out here, could someone in easy english, and without acronyms do a little roadmap here with modules and connections that will be required? Thanks
The first base I did choked because it didn't see a module, I pulled it out and reseated it firmly and away it went.
For us dummies out here, could someone in easy english, and without acronyms do a little roadmap here with modules and connections that will be required? Thanks
Refer to the attached Lionel document, it explains the complete process with pictures. Much easier than repeating it all here.
What if your Cab2 upgrades without a hitch, but your base gives error codes? I got 3 flashes of the yellow LED (module was removed, but it wasn't) so I reloaded the black module, now I get 6 flashes of yellow (hardware error). Tried this one about 3 times. The base still reports 1.52 when I turn on the remote and the Remote reports 1.53. Any suggestions?
I have 2 black modules, I used one for cab and one for base. Was thinking about loading the base on the one I used for the cab and trying that one later today, as the cab upgrade went without a hitch.
This is one of the Legacy's that took so long to get last year because of the hardware issue/part change or whatever was wrong with them? Got it in, I think Sept. '14.
I did, with the same module. Went from 3 yellow flashes to 6. I am going to try it again today. May try loading the base on the cab module that worked in the cab and see how that goes. Probably my luck something is broken?
My upgrades on the newer and older 990s went ok.
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