you can use windows 10 or apple but most people use windows 10, you must also download the driver for usb communication for your MTH service loader to talk to your computer to be able to download the sound file , com port 2 3 4 depends what your computer uses ! see below for attached usb driver !

ps you will also need 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cord for setting up tiu to transfer files and usb to RS 232 cord to connect computer for usb communication !

p.s I would recommend you have an email sometimes ogrforum members can't help you without an email !.

Alan

usb cable RS 232 to USB can be purchased on amazon !

Amazon.com : sabrent usb 2.0 to serial 9-pin db-9 rs-232

• Thank you Alan for the information. I don’t believe I have ever posted on this form so that is all new and will heed your advice on adding my email address.  I believe I may have one of those cables already in my inventory so I will take a look at it. I was just curious how the TIU receives the signal from my laptop.
  
  
• thank you again for the information and wish me luck. I will be starting the conversion shortly.

rick

@Alan Mancus posted:

you can use windows 10 or apple but most people use windows 10, you must also download the driver for usb communication for your MTH service loader to talk to your computer to be able to download the sound file , com port 2 3 4 depends what your computer uses ! see below for attached usb driver !

ps you will also need 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cord for setting up tiu to transfer files and usb to RS 232 cord to connect computer for usb communication !

The only way to use an IOS (Apple) computer is using Windows emulation, the DCS Consumer Loader is strictly a Windows application.

You only need the 3.5mm stereo cable is to update the software in the TIU, it's not required for loading sound or chain files.

If you're using a PS/3 steam upgrade kit, the chain files should already be loaded, so you just have to load a PS/2 3V or PS/3 sound file to match your locomotive type.

If you have a Windows 10 computer, the stock USB drivers work for a Rev. L TIU.  If you're using an earlier TIU, you'll need a computer with a serial port or a USB to Serial adapter.