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Hardware => Lynx Smart String => Topic started by: rrowan on October 30, 2012,

Title: SSC v3 test firmware
Post by: rrowan on October 30, 2012,

Hi Folks,

RJ just send me the new firmware. Its in the wiki

Of course you MUST have the latest mod done to your SSC (v1 or v2) for it to work

My thanks to RJ for his tireless work for everyone

Rick R.

Title: SSC v3 test firmware
Post by: onesmoothhead on October 30, 2012,

Yes. Thanks and all the support.


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Title: Re: SSC v3 test firmware
Post by: J4A4E on October 31, 2012,

Thanks for all you do RJ

Title: SSC v3 test firmware
Post by: sebjsan on October 31, 2012,

I had success with the mod and the test firmware. Thank you RJ and Rick

Title: Re: SSC v3 test firmware
Post by: einstein2883 on October 31, 2012,

I just got my lights yesterday.  The mod and test firmware works great. Thanks RJ and Rick

Title: Re: SSC v3 test firmware
Post by: peteandvanessa on October 31, 2012,

I've got a mix of version 1 & 2 SSC, do I really have to do the H/W mod and also upgrade all my SSC to the latest F/W?

I haven't had a single issue with any of FlexStrips with the current H/W and F/W.

Title: Re: SSC v3 test firmware
Post by: rrowan on October 31, 2012,

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I've got a mix of version 1 & 2 SSC, do I really have to do the H/W mod and also upgrade all my SSC to the latest F/W?

I haven't had a single issue with any of FlexStrips with the current H/W and F/W.

Nope you don't have too. But if you want to use the latest firmware or the latest version of the SS utility then you will have to do the h/w mod

I haven't touch my SSC yet.

Rick R.

Title: Re: SSC v3 test firmware
Post by: FireMedic4Christ on November 10, 2012,

Other than the new SS Utility program, are there any advantages?
 
Brian
 

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I've got a mix of version 1 & 2 SSC, do I really have to do the H/W mod and also upgrade all my SSC to the latest F/W?

I haven't had a single issue with any of FlexStrips with the current H/W and F/W.

Title: Re: SSC v3 test firmware
Post by: rrowan on November 10, 2012,

Off the top of my head

New features (i.e.: Grouping)
One firmware for all SSCs
compatible of all new software (firmware and SS Utility)

sorry that is all my head can store

Rick R.

Title: SSC v3 test firmware
Post by: rm357 on November 10, 2012,

If you are not having problems, Rick pretty well covered it.

If you are making new ones, you should go ahead and make them v3. It's easier to modify the board when there are no components in the way.

The v3 will consume less power due to the larger pull up resistor and put less stress on the pic's internal circuitry. Not big deals, but every little bit helps.

Title: Re: SSC v3 test firmware
Post by: tbone321 on November 11, 2012,

The real issue is that the Ver 3 supplies the proper control signal voltage which allows for both more reliable operation and the use of longer distances between the controller and the first node if needed.  The Ver 1 and 2 are a bit low on the signal voltage which could cause some strings to fail to operate properly and required a very short distance between the controller and the first node.  As Rick said, once the modes are done, then you can use the same firmware for all versions which gives you the new options currently available to the Ver 3 controllers.