Need to upgrade DCS TIU & Remote

The guys at NJ-HR can do it, they're pretty accommodating.

This could be a good excuse to finally see the layout. Thanks.

If you can read clear instructions, and are will to spend a few dollars for cables, it is not a difficult task.  The CURRENT Loader program on screen instructions are very clear.

I'm on a Mac.

I seem to recall that Barry Broskowitz had a workaround on that.

I did read that somewhere & I scanned through the latest Companion & didn't see anything. I'll check again.

Thanks

I just scanned Barry's book & came to the section on a Mac workaround, the following is a quote: "While it may be possible to run the DCS Loader Program on a non-Intel personal computer using some form of Microsoft Windows emulation, it is not recommended".

Although I'm a graphic artist I came into the computer world later than most. My focus has been on the software I needed to make a living, any computer related issues were always handled by IT. I'm recently retired and still use my Mac for freelance work & I'd prefer not to possibly screw that up as well as my DCS. Build a kit, paint & weather a model, build bench work, lay track, simple soldering, that's what I'm comfortable with.

I think the best solution for me is to continue running what runs until I find someone who's more savvy at upgrading the system.

Maybe a better solution is to buy a used laptop, if cheap enough, to update my TIU & Remote. Anyone know the minimum requirements?

I don't mind saying that I'm fairly ignorant about computers, especially a PC. Would this meet the requirements, see below. I already have the cables that are needed that I purchased over 10 years ago when I tried to upgrade then.

ironman1 posted:

Maybe a better solution is to buy a used laptop, if cheap enough, to update my TIU & Remote. Anyone know the minimum requirements?

You can upgrade DCS on most any Windows computer, I think if it Runs at least Windows 7, it's more than sufficient to run the DCS upgrade.

So the laptop pictured above should meet the need?

Ironman1, that Dell would work great. I'm still using a 2001 HP laptop with XP on it just for DCS upgrades and engine software loading. Only down side is the XP platform is no longer supported by Microsoft.

I have used my MAC.  But you have to run Windows on it.  It's a PITA.  MTH is the only reason why I have Windows on my MAC.

You would think with their great desire for us to use our cell phones to run trains that their "wonderful" APP would do this.

Have Fun.

Ron

Since Windows computers are many times more common than MAC computers, it's small wonder why they supported the app in Windows.

The reason the application doesn't do the upgrades is pretty simple, you need a hardware link to the TIU and remote to upgrade them.

windows 7 is the best for MTh upgrades ! windows  10 sometimes does not work right with mth  downloads ? never had a problem with windows 7, and if you need it I can set you up on a window 7  I 7 laptop ! or I can reload your own windows & DCS software tiu remote and flash ps3 engines!

Alan

I've loaded tons of PS/2 and PS/3 boards with Windows 10, never an issue.

gunrunnerjohn posted:

 

The reason the application doesn't do the upgrades is pretty simple, you need a hardware link to the TIU and remote to upgrade them.

Phones have ports for hardwire.  The MTH WIFI device communicates with the TIU as well.  No reason why a phone, which is a computer, could not wirelessly upgrade the TIU.  We just have to assume MTH just does not want to program the APP to do that.

HI Joe:  Please watch this video before you do anything....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17CpEt5iqlA

I am also a Mac User, I have never owned a PC.  Bought my first Mac in 1983 and buy a new one about every 4 years.  I had my son come over with his PC and he did the upgrades right in my train room. 

Hope this helps.   Gary

How would a phone wirelessly communicate with a TIU?  I do not share your assumption.