[yardtrain]

I just received an email stating



"The newest software release for the DCS should be available on our ProtoSound


2.0 site (http://www.protosound2.com/) this week. We apologize for


the delays in this release; your patience is greatly appreciated."

 

[Rayman4449]

Ooooooo..  Great news.  Thanks for sharing!  I hadn't received any notification.   How can I get added to the distro list that you're on?  

4.0 here we come. 


Raymond

 

[Chucks_Trains]

Hmm, last I read the beta testers received the sixth version of DCS 4.0 on Feb. 18 and they reported that it would be at least another 2 weeks  before they were thru with it...then again they could be wrong.../DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/whistling.gif

 

[yardtrain]

The "end of the week" has arrived and no sure software release. No surprise here. /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/crazy.gif

 

[yardtrain]

The MTH DCS 4.0 has just been released

www.railking1gauge.com/news2.asp


I hope to try it tonight

 

[Chucks_Trains]

I updated today to 4.0 and it went smooth & works fine..

Thanks Yardtrain..

 

[Rayman4449]

Yes, thanks Yardtrain.  

I'm impressed!  The response time is great with this release!  They eliminated the delay for message displays now.  It operates as fast as you can move your thumb.  NICE!  Kudos to MTH on a great enhancement software release. 


Raymond

 

[yardtrain]

Did anyone backup software before updating, as it appears you can not go back?

 

[Rayman4449]

I still have the 3.11 and 3.0 versions that are used to reload the TIU and remote if you end up needing them.

 

[yardtrain]

Posted By Rayman4449 on 03/16/2008 6:00 PM
I still have the 3.11 and 3.0 versions that are used to reload the TIU and remote if you end up needing them.

Thanks Raymond,

I did not get to try the update yet. I realized my laptop only has USB plugs, no 9 pin com port.  I need to get a adapter or drag my TIU up stairs. I will attempt one or the other tomorrow. I have a NYC Hudson & F3 ABA Santa Fe.

 

 

[Rayman4449]

Good luck.  

I JUST ran across this posted in the O gauge forums:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1567035&CatId=447

I'm sure there are cheaper ones out there but at least this is a start if you need one.

4.0 is great.   You're going to really like it and won't be going back. 


Raymond

 

[stumpycc]

I just downloaded it to the computer, hopefully will be able to upgrade the Annie in a few days. I need to recuperate from the show this weekend. Ray, Thanks for letting me play with the new version Sunday. I can't wait to see how well it works in a more "friendly " enviroment. ( the basement )

Thanks yardtrain for the news and information. I found out Saturday while at the Worlds Greatest Hobby on tour show in KC about it being released. Thanks for the link to get it downloaded.

Cliff

 

[Rayman4449]

Hey Cliff,

For 4.0 you will be updating the software in the TIU and the remote. (Separate steps.)  As far as the engine sound load, it is the same UNLESS they update the sound file to provide a quillable whistle and I'm not sure they will be going back and updating the older files or not.

Raymond

 

[yardtrain]

Posted By Rayman4449 on 03/17/2008 5:12 PM
Hey Cliff,

For 4.0 you will be updating the software in the TIU and the remote. (Separate steps.)  As far as the engine sound load, it is the same UNLESS they update the sound file to provide a quillable whistle and I'm not sure they will be going back and updating the older files or not.

Raymond



Raymond, So does that mean we will not  /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/hehe.gif get a quillable whistle on our present engines?

 

[Rayman4449]

That is unfortunately correct.  To get the Quillable whistle you will need either 1) a new top replacement board (~$99) or   2) a complete new PS2 board with 2x memory.    The newer boards have started shipping and you can tell if you have a newer board by looking at the bottom of the big chip on the processor board(bottom board)... the big chip will have SHARP on it.   I mean if your engine is very new then there is a chance it has the new board but I would bet it doesn't.

Raymond

 

[yardtrain]

 either 1) a new top replacement board (~$99) or   2) a complete new PS2 board with 2x memory.  


Did you mean to say both?

 

[Rayman4449]

No, or.   The top board replacement is an intermediate step, the full replacement is required to get the full memory.

Raymond

 

[adelmo]

Does anyone know when the new shipment of MTH Big Boys arrive if they will have the quillable whistle, smoking whistle, and swinging bell standard. Also when  are they due to arrive?

Thanks, Alan

 

[stumpycc]

Well, I down loaded and installed the new 4.0 system in the TIU and Remote. And since I couldn't wait to try it out, I unpacked my engine and tender and set them on the track. The first thing I noticed was that the sound was louder and clearer, the smoke unit seemed to function normaly, and the throttle response is instant!!!!!!!!! 
    As the train traveled around the loop, the sound di sem louder than before, and when I pushed the Protocast button, the response was faster, and when I made an announcement thru the remote mic, the engine sound din't quit, but the announcement was much louder and almost "echoed" over the engine sounds. I called fro my duaghter who was up stairs and when she came downstairs, she said that it was much louder than before and clearer. Then engine sounds did lower a little, but they did not go toatally mute. The staic noise didn't seem to last as long either. 

  I also noticed that the bell and whistle commands are more "instant". i even tried the PFA button and the PFA announcements are a little louder and clearer.

  All in all, I am very pleased with the software update. just thought I would share this.

Cliff

 

[MarkLewis]

Has anyone done the upgrade using a USB->9-pin converter. There was a warning in the instructions about doing that, but those were old instructions. If it works, what exactly did you use?

Mark