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[[Datei:Hx3_update.png|400px|thumb|right|'''HX3 Update main window, connection established''']]
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== HX3 Update ==
== HX3 Flash ==


'''HX3 Update for Windows''' application (named ''HX3_update.exe'' in [https://github.com/keyboardpartner/HX3/ Github LATEST and BETA] ZIPs) is a "one click solution" to update your '''HX3 mk2/mk3/mk4''' board or expander. You will need an HX3 Expander equipped with USB port, or an USB adaptor cable [http://shop.keyboardpartner.de/epages/13705466.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/13705466/Products/usbcable FTDI TTL232R 5V], or any USB to serial converter based on FTDI FT232R chipset.  
'''HX3 Flash for Windows''' application (named ''HX3_flash.exe'' in [https://github.com/keyboardpartner/HX3/ Github LATEST] ZIPs) is a "one click solution" to update your '''HX3 mk2/mk3/mk4''' board or expander. You will need an HX3 Expander equipped with USB port, or an USB adaptor cable [http://shop.keyboardpartner.de/epages/13705466.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/13705466/Products/usbcable FTDI TTL232R 5V], or any USB to serial converter based on FTDI FT232R chipset.  


Note: USB-serial adaptors of other makes will not work with ''HX3 Update''. Automatic update functions require installed '''HX3 firmware #3.51''' and up.
Download one of the following ZIPs appropriate for your Instrument:


''HX3 Update'' will update HX3 boards and expanders with responding firmware, even with corrupted FPGA images or faulty behaviour. In this case, uncheck all '''Restore''' checkboxes prior to '''Update''' click.
* '''[https://github.com/keyboardpartner/HX3/blob/master/LATEST/Flash_DrawbarExpander.zip?raw=true Flash_DrawbarExpander.zip]''' - for new HX3 DrawbarExpander
* '''[https://github.com/keyboardpartner/HX3/blob/master/LATEST/Flash_Expander_mk2.zip?raw=true Flash_Expander_mk2.zip]''' - for HX3 MIDI Expander, older mk2 version
* '''[https://github.com/keyboardpartner/HX3/blob/master/LATEST/Flash_Expander_mk3_4.zip?raw=true Flash_Expander_mk3_4.zip]''' - for HX3 MIDI Expander Plexi USB, current mk3/mk4 versions
* '''[https://github.com/keyboardpartner/HX3/blob/master/LATEST/Flash_OrganMag.zip?raw=true Flash_OrganMag.zip]''' - for MAG custom organs. Has different drawbar tapering
* '''[https://github.com/keyboardpartner/HX3/blob/master/LATEST/Flash_OrganStandard_mk2.zip?raw=true Flash_OrganStandard_mk2.zip]''' - for HX3 standard organ installations, older mk2 board
* '''[https://github.com/keyboardpartner/HX3/blob/master/LATEST/Flash_OrganStandard_mk3_4.zip?raw=true Flash_OrganStandard_mk3_4.zip]''' - for HX3 standard organ installations, current mk3/mk4 versions
* '''[https://github.com/keyboardpartner/HX3/blob/master/LATEST/Flash_OrganUhl.zip?raw=true Flash_OrganUhl.zip]''' - for Uhl Instruments X-2 and X-3 organs
* '''[https://github.com/keyboardpartner/HX3/blob/master/LATEST/Flash_XB2_mk3.zip?raw=true Flash_XB2_mk3.zip]''' - for newer XB2 kits (stereo rotary sim) with mk3/mk4 boards
 
Unzip archive contents to a local folder on your hard disk. It will contain all files needed to update your HX3.
 
Note: USB-serial adaptors of other makes will not work with ''HX3 Update''. Automatic update functions require installed '''HX3 firmware #3.51''' and up. ''HX3 Flash '' will update HX3 boards and expanders with responding firmware, even with corrupted FPGA images or faulty behaviour. In this case, uncheck all '''Restore''' checkboxes prior to '''Update''' click.


''HX3 Update'' will always install '''same firmware type''' (i.e. ''Expander'', ''Standard'' with drawbars, ''Latching'' presets etc.) and restore licences as found present on HX3. If your board/expander has wrong type of firmware installed or licence numbers must be re-entered, '''use HX3 Remote instead'''.


== Installation ==
== Installation ==


* This manual assumes you have downloaded and installed the FTDI serial driver package from our Github or FTDI website.
* This manual assumes you have downloaded and installed the FTDI serial driver package from our Github or FTDI website. Windows 7 and up will do that automatically for you.
* Click on firmware ZIP from [https://github.com/keyboardpartner/HX3 Github LATEST or BETA] directory you want to download. File download will start by clicking "View Raw" in next window. Note: ''HX Update'' will be avaiable in ZIPs for firmware #3.822 and up.
* Unzip ZIP file to your local harddisk. Use only files and executables in this folder!
* Unzip ZIP file to your local harddisk. Use only files and executables in this folder!
* Always quit ''HX3 Remote'' '''before''' unplugging the FTDI or USB cable.
* Plug in USB or FTDI adaptor cable to your PC.
* Switch on your instrument.
* Double-click '''HX3 Flash''' icon to start.


=== Connect to HX3 Expander with USB ===
=== Connect to HX3 Expander with USB ===
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For HX3 mainboards equipped with HX3 Extension, procedure is same as for HX3 Expander, see above. It is advisable to plug in '''FTDI cable to HX3 pin header first''', then USB plug of cable to computer, then start ''HX3 Update''.  
For HX3 mainboards equipped with HX3 Extension, procedure is same as for HX3 Expander, see above. It is advisable to plug in '''FTDI cable to HX3 pin header first''', then USB plug of cable to computer, then start ''HX3 Update''.  


* If your organ has rocker or tab '''switches''' connected to PL7 or PL11, switch all to OFF or better remove cables from PL7 and PL11.
* Make sure jumpers '''JP7 and JP8 are removed'''.  
* Make sure jumpers '''JP7 and JP8 are removed'''.  
* Connect header of FTDI USB adaptor cable to your HX3 board as shown in picture.
* Connect header of FTDI USB adaptor cable to your HX3 board as shown in picture.
* Power up HX3 board. Plug in FTDI cable to your Windows PC.  
* Power up HX3 board. Plug in FTDI cable to your Windows PC.  
* Start ''HX3_update.exe'' by double click. The application is completely self-contained and does not need any installation.
* Start '''hx3_flash.exe''' by double click. The application is completely self-contained and does not need any installation.
* Click on '''Connect''' button. A dialog window appears whichs asks to select the FTDI USB cable from the FTDI devices it has found; normally, it should be named "TTL232R", "FT232R USB UART" or similar, and only one is shown. Select it and click '''OK'''.  
* Click on '''Connect''' button. A dialog window appears whichs asks to select the FTDI USB cable from the FTDI devices it has found; normally, it should be named "TTL232R", "FT232R USB UART" or similar, and only one is shown. Select it and click '''OK'''.  
* HX3 should respond to the Console window at bottom and show startup info. '''Update''' button will be enabled if everything is OK.  
* HX3 should respond to the Console window at bottom and show startup info. '''Update''' button will be enabled if everything is OK.  
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== Update Procedure ==
== Update Procedure ==


* Download newest HX3_firmw_xxx ZIP, unpack to new folder. Use only files/applications contained.
* Plug in USB and power supply cable, start ''HX3 Update'' and click '''Connect'''.
* Click '''Update'''. ''HX3 Update'' will read previous settings if checkboxes are enabled. Note: Retaining old information may cause problems if current firmware on HX3 is more than .1 version step older than new firmware. If in doubt, uncheck '''Restore Organ Defaults'''. You may have to restore your personal defaults manually by MenuPanel or HX3 Remote.
* Click '''Update'''. ''HX3 Update'' will read previous settings if checkboxes are enabled. Note: Retaining old information may cause problems if current firmware on HX3 is more than .1 version step older than new firmware. If in doubt, uncheck '''Restore Organ Defaults'''. You may have to restore your personal defaults manually by MenuPanel or HX3 Remote.
* Firmware update procedure takes about one minute, programming progress shown in separate command window. ''HX3 Update'' will determine your firmware type (expander, standard mainboard, single drawbars etc.) automatically.
* Firmware update procedure takes about two minutes.  
* After firmware update, ''HX3 Update'' will restore licence numbers. It will also restore ''Presets'', ''Organ Defaults'' and ''MIDI CCs'' if corresponding checkbox is enabled.
* After firmware update, ''HX3 Update'' will restore licence numbers. It will also restore ''Presets'' and ''MIDI CCs'' if corresponding checkbox is enabled.
* ''HX3 Update'' checks if FPGA sound engine is up-to-date. If not, it will update all necessary files in HX3. This may take a few minutes.
* '''HX3 Flash''' checks if FPGA sound engine is up-to-date. If not, it will update all necessary files in HX3. This may take a few minutes.
* Check your serials/licences, user and FW information and indicators near licence fields are both light green, showing "OK". Done.
* Check your serials/licences, user and FW information and indicators near licence fields are both light green, showing "OK". Done.

Version vom 23. Dezember 2015, 21:15 Uhr

HX3 Update main window, connection established

HX3 Flash

HX3 Flash for Windows application (named HX3_flash.exe in Github LATEST ZIPs) is a "one click solution" to update your HX3 mk2/mk3/mk4 board or expander. You will need an HX3 Expander equipped with USB port, or an USB adaptor cable FTDI TTL232R 5V, or any USB to serial converter based on FTDI FT232R chipset.

Download one of the following ZIPs appropriate for your Instrument:

Unzip archive contents to a local folder on your hard disk. It will contain all files needed to update your HX3.

Note: USB-serial adaptors of other makes will not work with HX3 Update. Automatic update functions require installed HX3 firmware #3.51 and up. HX3 Flash will update HX3 boards and expanders with responding firmware, even with corrupted FPGA images or faulty behaviour. In this case, uncheck all Restore checkboxes prior to Update click.


Installation

  • This manual assumes you have downloaded and installed the FTDI serial driver package from our Github or FTDI website. Windows 7 and up will do that automatically for you.
  • Unzip ZIP file to your local harddisk. Use only files and executables in this folder!
  • Plug in USB or FTDI adaptor cable to your PC.
  • Switch on your instrument.
  • Double-click HX3 Flash icon to start.

Connect to HX3 Expander with USB

  • Insert a standard mini USB cable to HX3 Expander and plug in to your PC. Power up HX3 Expander.
  • Start HX3 Update and click on Connect button. A dialog window appears whichs asks to select the FTDI USB cable from the FTDI devices it has found; normally, it should be named "TTL232R", "FT232R USB UART" or similar, and only one is shown. Select it and click OK.
  • HX3 should respond to the Console window at bottom and show startup info. Update button will be enabled if everything is OK.
  • Move mouse over some items; the bottom hint line will show help info.

Connect to HX3 Mainboard

FTDI cable connected to HX3 (your pin header may be straight and not angled), reset jumper (green) in place for updating very old firmwares before 3.51
HX3 Remote Select Device dialog

For HX3 mainboards equipped with HX3 Extension, procedure is same as for HX3 Expander, see above. It is advisable to plug in FTDI cable to HX3 pin header first, then USB plug of cable to computer, then start HX3 Update.

  • Make sure jumpers JP7 and JP8 are removed.
  • Connect header of FTDI USB adaptor cable to your HX3 board as shown in picture.
  • Power up HX3 board. Plug in FTDI cable to your Windows PC.
  • Start hx3_flash.exe by double click. The application is completely self-contained and does not need any installation.
  • Click on Connect button. A dialog window appears whichs asks to select the FTDI USB cable from the FTDI devices it has found; normally, it should be named "TTL232R", "FT232R USB UART" or similar, and only one is shown. Select it and click OK.
  • HX3 should respond to the Console window at bottom and show startup info. Update button will be enabled if everything is OK.
  • Move mouse over some items; the bottom hint line will show help info.

Update Procedure

  • Click Update. HX3 Update will read previous settings if checkboxes are enabled. Note: Retaining old information may cause problems if current firmware on HX3 is more than .1 version step older than new firmware. If in doubt, uncheck Restore Organ Defaults. You may have to restore your personal defaults manually by MenuPanel or HX3 Remote.
  • Firmware update procedure takes about two minutes.
  • After firmware update, HX3 Update will restore licence numbers. It will also restore Presets and MIDI CCs if corresponding checkbox is enabled.
  • HX3 Flash checks if FPGA sound engine is up-to-date. If not, it will update all necessary files in HX3. This may take a few minutes.
  • Check your serials/licences, user and FW information and indicators near licence fields are both light green, showing "OK". Done.
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