HX3 Remote Application - Versionsgeschichte

Bovist: /* Updating a corrupted or old AVR Controller Firmware */

2021-01-30T16:19:41Z

Updating a corrupted or old AVR Controller Firmware

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	In rare cases, HX3 may respond to nothing at all, just the bootloader flashes the red LED on board a few times. This might happen if AVRdude tool is interrupted or cable removed while programming, or a '''faulty or wrong firmware''' was installed. Only in this case, download the HX3_avr_repair ZIP file, extract to your local hard disk and follow instructions in README.		In rare cases, HX3 may respond to nothing at all, just the bootloader flashes the red LED on board a few times. This might happen if AVRdude tool is interrupted or cable removed while programming, or a '''faulty or wrong firmware''' was installed. Only in this case, download the HX3_avr_repair ZIP file, extract to your local hard disk and follow instructions in README.

	When finished, update FW to appropriate version with HX3 Remote. If yellow LED is on or flickers, there is no need to update FPGA as long as the FPGA version returned is #25042015 or newer. Enter your licences in "~~Advanced~~" page and click on "Send Licences". "OK" indicators in board info section must be light green. Click "Finalize".		When finished, update FW to appropriate version with HX3 Remote. If yellow LED is on or flickers, there is no need to update FPGA as long as the FPGA version returned is #25042015 or newer. Enter your licences in "Factory" page and click on "Send Licences". "OK" indicators in board info section must be light green. Click "Finalize".

	=== Re-Programming by ISP ===		=== Re-Programming by ISP ===

Bovist: /* Update Procedure (short form) */

2021-01-30T16:19:15Z

Update Procedure (short form)

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	* Click '''Update FPGA''' and select new FPGA_xxxxxx.bit file. This also uploads all scan cores and TG taper_level files.		* Click '''Update FPGA''' and select new FPGA_xxxxxx.bit file. This also uploads all scan cores and TG taper_level files.
	* Set appropiate scan core and options near '''Finalize''' button.		* Set appropiate scan core and options near '''Finalize''' button.
	* Otherwise, enter your new Licence numbers in '''~~Advanced~~''' page and click '''Send Licences'''.		* Otherwise, enter your new Licence numbers in '''Factory''' page and click '''Send Licences'''.
	* Click '''Finalize'''. This transfers licences and also creates a factory reset record on HX3 board.		* Click '''Finalize'''. This transfers licences and also creates a factory reset record on HX3 board.
	* Check serials/licences, user and FW information and indicators near licence fields are both light green, showing "OK". Done.		* Check serials/licences, user and FW information and indicators near licence fields are both light green, showing "OK". Done.

Bovist: /* Re-entering lost licences */

2021-01-30T16:16:42Z

Re-entering lost licences

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	If organ and rotary licence have been lost during faulty update, they may be re-entered anytime.		If organ and rotary licence have been lost during faulty update, they may be re-entered anytime.

	* Go to '''~~Advanced~~''' page.		* Go to '''Factory''' page.
	* Enter User Name and your licence numbers in "Create new HX3 Board Licences" fields. If you even lost your documented licences, new numbers can be obtained for free from [mailto:info@keyboardpartner.de KeyboardPartner], regarding "LICENCE LOST". Please attach your name, invoice number and HX3 serial number (displayed after firmware update).		* Enter User Name and your licence numbers in "Create new HX3 Board Licences" fields. If you even lost your documented licences, new numbers can be obtained for free from [mailto:info@keyboardpartner.de KeyboardPartner], regarding "LICENCE LOST". Please attach your name, invoice number and HX3 serial number (displayed after firmware update).
	* Click '''Send Licences'''.		* Click '''Send Licences'''.

Bovist: /* Update Procedure (short form) */

2016-05-13T20:21:51Z

Update Procedure (short form)

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	== Update Procedure (short form) ==		== Update Procedure (short form) ==

	* Download newest HX3_firmw_xxx ZIP, unzip to new folder on local hard disk. Do not start '''HX3 Remote''' from ZIP window! Use only files/applications contained.		* Download newest HX3_firmw_xxx ZIP, unzip to new folder on local hard disk. Do not start ''HX3 Remote'' from ZIP window! Use only files/applications contained.
	* Plug in USB and power supply cable, start '''HX3 Remote''' and connect.		* Plug in USB and power supply cable, start ''HX3 Remote'' and connect.
	* If your HX3 already has Licences installed, check boxes '''Auto Restore Licences''' and '''Use previous HX3 board info'''.		* If your HX3 already has Licences installed, check boxes '''Auto Restore Licences''' and '''Use previous HX3 board info'''.
	* Click '''Update FW''' and select appropriate HEX file (for example "xxx_std" for HX3 board installations, "xxx_expander" for MIDI expander module). '''Do not use Preset24.hex''', which is for Preset24 board controller (DIY) only!		* Click '''Update FW''' and select appropriate HEX file (for example "xxx_std" for HX3 board installations, "xxx_expander" for MIDI expander module). '''Do not use Preset24.hex''', which is for Preset24 board controller (DIY) only!

Bovist: /* Update Procedure (short form) */

2016-05-13T20:21:19Z

Update Procedure (short form)

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	== Update Procedure (short form) ==		== Update Procedure (short form) ==

	* Download newest HX3_firmw_xxx ZIP, unzip to new folder. Use only files/applications contained.		* Download newest HX3_firmw_xxx ZIP, unzip to new folder on local hard disk. Do not start '''HX3 Remote''' from ZIP window! Use only files/applications contained.
	* Plug in USB and power supply cable, start HX3 Remote and connect.		* Plug in USB and power supply cable, start '''HX3 Remote''' and connect.
	* If your HX3 already has Licences installed, check boxes '''Auto Restore Licences''' and '''Use previous HX3 board info'''.		* If your HX3 already has Licences installed, check boxes '''Auto Restore Licences''' and '''Use previous HX3 board info'''.
	* Click '''Update FW''' and select appropriate HEX file (for example "xxx_std" for HX3 board installations, "xxx_expander" for MIDI expander module). '''Do not use Preset24.hex''', which is for Preset24 board controller (DIY) only!		* Click '''Update FW''' and select appropriate HEX file (for example "xxx_std" for HX3 board installations, "xxx_expander" for MIDI expander module). '''Do not use Preset24.hex''', which is for Preset24 board controller (DIY) only!

Bovist: /* Editing Rotary Parameters */

2015-12-23T20:45:05Z

Editing Rotary Parameters

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	=== Editing Rotary Parameters ===		=== Editing Rotary Parameters ===

	Works as "Editing Organ Parameters" above, but changes defaults for rotary simulation. These parameters are delicate and improper values may lead to distorted or unwanted results~~. '''Use with extreme caution''' -~~ for ~~experts only~~.		Works as "Editing Organ Parameters" above, but changes defaults for rotary simulation. These parameters are delicate and improper values may lead to distorted or unwanted results, especially for those above #610.

	Params are mostly intended for development purposes, but I left them in for people eager enough to try out.		Params are mostly intended for development purposes, but I left them in for people eager enough to try out.

	~~'''Lvl~~ Input~~'''~~ is input level to the whole simulation. As implemented biquad filters for throb eddects have some extent peaks, values above ~~145~~ or so may cause hard distortions. The horn filter is a 512-pole finite impulse response filter with loadable coefficients, see at bottom. '''This is rocket science.'''		#607 Level Input is input level to the whole simulation. If rotor volume is not adequate, adjust with #608 Level Rotor. As implemented biquad filters for throb eddects have some extent peaks, values above 180 or so may cause hard distortions. The horn filter is a 512-pole finite impulse response filter with loadable coefficients, see at bottom. '''This is rocket science.'''

	Rotary sim for horn consist of 3 imaginary (exactly 4 if you consider 2nd stereo channel) acoustic beams with adjustable phase offset. Main beam is what the horn would emit in open field. Near/Cab is a near field reflection from an imaginary wall, also considering reflections inside the cabinet which have 4 times the rotary frequency (think of the corners). A far reflection is added with some additional delay and more "space".		Rotary sim for horn consist of 3 imaginary (exactly 4 if you consider 2nd stereo channel) acoustic beams with adjustable phase offset. Main beam is what the horn would emit in open field. Near/Cab is a near field reflection from an imaginary wall, also considering reflections inside the cabinet which have 4 times the rotary frequency (think of the corners). A far reflection is added with some additional delay and more "space".

Bovist: /* Setting User Info and Licences */

2015-12-23T20:30:32Z

Setting User Info and Licences

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	* Enter your name in the beige '''User Name''' field. It should not contain special letters other than ASCII (sorry, Umlaute not allowed).		* Enter your name in the beige '''User Name''' field. It should not contain special letters other than ASCII (sorry, Umlaute not allowed).
	* If you already have an Organ or ~~Leslie~~ key, they should be displayed in the '''Licence''' fields. Invalid keys will be shown, but will not work (indicators right to the licence fields will be dark).		* If you already have an Organ or Rotary key, they should be displayed in the '''Licence''' fields. Invalid keys will be shown, but will not work (indicators right to the licence fields will be dark).
	* Old licence numbers from FPGA versions below 01052014 will not work. You may obtain new licence keys from KeyboardPartner as an upgrade (free until June 2014 - send an email with your '''new serial number''' after FPGA update regarding "BETA/LATEST").		* Old licence numbers from FPGA versions below 01052014 will not work. You may obtain new licence keys from KeyboardPartner as an upgrade (free until June 2014 - send an email with your '''new serial number''' after FPGA update regarding "BETA/LATEST").
	* If you got new licence numbers, type them in carefully and click '''Send Licences''' which will activate the functions if correct and also set the new user name.		* If you got new licence numbers, type them in carefully and click '''Send Licences''' which will activate the functions if correct and also set the new user name.

Bovist: /* Editing Leslie Parameters */

2015-12-23T20:28:08Z

Editing Leslie Parameters

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	* All changes are temporarily. To make them permanent (power-on default), check the '''EEPROM Write''' box while editing '''or''' click '''Write Params''' (will take a moment to complete) when finished.		* All changes are temporarily. To make them permanent (power-on default), check the '''EEPROM Write''' box while editing '''or''' click '''Write Params''' (will take a moment to complete) when finished.

	=== Editing ~~Leslie~~ Parameters ===		=== Editing Rotary Parameters ===

	Works as "Editing Organ Parameters" above, but changes defaults for ~~Leslie~~ simulation. These parameters are delicate and improper values may lead to distorted or unwanted results. '''Use with extreme caution''' - for experts only.		Works as "Editing Organ Parameters" above, but changes defaults for rotary simulation. These parameters are delicate and improper values may lead to distorted or unwanted results. '''Use with extreme caution''' - for experts only.

	Params are mostly intended for development purposes, but I left them in for people eager enough to try out.		Params are mostly intended for development purposes, but I left them in for people eager enough to try out.

Bovist: /* HX3 Remote */

2015-12-20T16:04:26Z

HX3 Remote

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	== HX3 Remote ==		== HX3 Remote ==

	'''HX3 Remote for Windows''' application (named ''HX3_remote.exe'' in [https://github.com/keyboardpartner/HX3/ Github LATEST and BETA] directories) is a convenient way to update or maintain your HX3 board or expander~~. It makes fiddling with previously needed tools TeraTerm and AVRdude completely obsolete~~. You will need an HX3 Expander equipped with USB port, 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 Remote''!		'''HX3 Remote for Windows''' application (named ''HX3_remote.exe'' in [https://github.com/keyboardpartner/HX3/ Github LATEST and BETA] directories) is a convenient way to update or maintain your HX3 board or expander. You will need an HX3 Expander equipped with USB port, 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 Remote''!

	Most parameter remote functions require '''HX3 firmware 3.51''' and up (as they rely on the new MenuPanel parameter order), but you may also use it for updating older firmwares and FPGA configurations (some additional steps apply).		Most parameter remote functions require '''HX3 firmware 3.51''' and up (as they rely on the new MenuPanel parameter order), but you may also use it for updating older firmwares and FPGA configurations (some additional steps apply).

Bovist: /* Editing Leslie Parameters */

2015-10-21T20:13:04Z

Editing Leslie Parameters

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	Params are mostly intended for development purposes, but I left them in for people eager enough to try out.		Params are mostly intended for development purposes, but I left them in for people eager enough to try out.

	'''Lvl Input''' is input level to the whole simulation. As implemented filters have some extent peaks, values above 145 or so may cause hard distortions.		'''Lvl Input''' is input level to the whole simulation. As implemented biquad filters for throb eddects have some extent peaks, values above 145 or so may cause hard distortions. The horn filter is a 512-pole finite impulse response filter with loadable coefficients, see at bottom. '''This is rocket science.'''

	Rotary sim for horn consist of 3 imaginary (exactly 4 if you consider 2nd stereo channel) acoustic beams with ~~some~~ phase offset. Main beam is what the horn would emit in open field. Near/Cab is a near field reflection from an imaginary wall, also considering reflections inside the cabinet which have 4 times the rotary frequency (think of the corners). A far reflection is added with some additional delay and more "space".		Rotary sim for horn consist of 3 imaginary (exactly 4 if you consider 2nd stereo channel) acoustic beams with adjustable phase offset. Main beam is what the horn would emit in open field. Near/Cab is a near field reflection from an imaginary wall, also considering reflections inside the cabinet which have 4 times the rotary frequency (think of the corners). A far reflection is added with some additional delay and more "space".

	Rotor beam only consists of 2 "weak" beams as low frequencies spread widely. All modulation signals are generated by a 4-phase LFO for horn and 2-phase LFO for rotor. Phase relationships, modulation levels and initial delays are adjustable for each. Some parameters would affect others, so if ~~adjustet~~ not properly, "jumps" in phase and modulation may occur.		Rotor beam only consists of 2 "weak" beams as low frequencies spread widely. All modulation signals are generated by a 4-phase LFO for horn and 2-phase LFO for rotor. Phase relationships, modulation levels and initial delays are adjustable for each. Some parameters would affect others, so if adjusted not properly, "jumps" in phase and modulation may occur.

	There are some band pass filters for throb effects with adjustable Q (peak) and frequency, as well as the crossover filter and allpass phase shifter behaviour. ~~This is rocket science~~.		There are some band pass filters for throb effects with adjustable Q (peak) and frequency, as well as the crossover filter and allpass phase shifter behaviour. Just leave them alone.

	=== Editing MIDI Custom CCs ===		=== Editing MIDI Custom CCs ===