Author Topic: Firmware 4.18 upgrade on Mac (Read 3871 times)

JohnDoe1983 · « **on:** February 08, 2018, 03:35:09 PM »

Hi

I have a Imac and I would like to perform a firmware update from Ver 3 to Ver 4.18 on my 6351 console.

I only see an executable file (DirectFromPC_Vue_4_18.exe) from the Davis support section.

How can I do that on a Imac ?

Thanks for you help.

waiukuweather · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2018, 03:51:44 PM »

you cant
that is a windows executable file
( you will need access to a windows machine)

JohnDoe1983 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2018, 04:11:14 PM »

OK thanks.

Mattk · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2018, 05:20:39 PM »

Just make sure your Vue console has a Mfg code of MB or higher otherwise update is of no benefit

JohnDoe1983 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2018, 05:28:45 PM »

I have MJ14121615x written on it. Model 6250 product 6351

So if I understand, might as well leave it as it is.

Thanks for the info.

waiukuweather · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2018, 05:34:53 PM »

question:
why are you wanting to upgrade the firmware?

JohnDoe1983 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2018, 05:52:43 PM »

I have a problem with the 2 consoles, they both tell me that the ISS battery is low.

I was hoping that if I update this should help because I went into setup mode on both consoles and changed the ISS ID to number 2 and went back to 1 after and the message disappeared.

I have 4 feet of snow on my roof so I am not inclined to mount the Everest if I can wait till spring.

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Mattk · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2018, 08:04:28 PM »

MJ Mfg code will accept Fw 4.18 but it is only an update for barometer

As for 2 consoles saying ISS battery low then that tends to mean the ISS battery is low, and yes that is in the bit on the roof and FW 4.18 will not fix that.

JohnDoe1983 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2018, 08:42:26 PM »

Hum !!!

That is what I was also thinking.

I’ll get my shovel and my courage and wait till saturday for a warmer weather and climb the montain.

Thanks for your info and support.

I’ll let you know if the trip up was a good move to do.

Cheers.

dalecoy · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2018, 08:56:18 PM »

Quote from: JohnDoe1983 on February 08, 2018, 05:52:43 PM

I have a problem with the 2 consoles, they both tell me that the ISS battery is low.

I was hoping that if I update this should help because I went into setup mode on both consoles and changed the ISS ID to number 2 and went back to 1 after and the message disappeared.

Why is this an emergency? Are you also losing data (before sunrise)?

And yes, it can take up to a full day for the "reset" (in your case, changing the channel), before the "low ISS battery" message comes back, even if the battery is actually low.

JohnDoe1983 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2018, 09:02:47 PM »

Not an emergency but cannot live without it =8-)

I will surely know if it is the battery because for the past 3 nights, the ISS stoped sending data utill sunrise.

I will not break my neck to change the battery that is for sure.

I might think of a project for the next summer to install a very big 3 volt battery on the bottom of the post so it should last for 20 years. Otherwise, I will have to know how much current this thing is using to install a resistance on a 6 volt battery then hook it up to a dummy in the ISS.

Maybe someone one this site might have the answer.

Cheers.

Aardvark · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2018, 10:32:13 PM »

Quote from: JohnDoe1983 on February 08, 2018, 03:35:09 PM

Hi

I have a Imac and I would like to perform a firmware update from Ver 3 to Ver 4.18 on my 6351 console.

I only see an executable file (DirectFromPC_Vue_4_18.exe) from the Davis support section.

How can I do that on a Imac ?

Thanks for you help.

you could use bootcamp and windows 10 on your computer or parallels with win 10, and do it.

JohnDoe1983 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 08, 2018, 10:52:50 PM »

Yes indeed but from what I can understand, not much to gain.

Like they say, if it ain’t broke, don’t touch it.

I will stick to that theory.

Thanks to all of you for your great help.

dalecoy · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2018, 11:23:34 PM »

Quote from: JohnDoe1983 on February 08, 2018, 09:02:47 PM

Not an emergency but cannot live without it =8-)

I will surely know if it is the battery because for the past 3 nights, the ISS stoped sending data utill sunrise.

I don't recall that you said that was your problem - you just mentioned the console messages and a firmware upgrade. Saying that from the start would have resulted in better answers.

How long has this battery lasted? And be sure to keep track of how long the new one lasts. If it's much shorter than expected (for your latitude), then you might have a supercapacitor problem.

JohnDoe1983 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2018, 09:54:00 AM »

"""""I don't recall that you said that was your problem - you just mentioned the console messages and a firmware upgrade. Saying that from the start would have resulted in better answers.""""

Have you been reading correctly my 7th post the one with the picture????

dalecoy · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2018, 10:34:31 AM »

Quote from: JohnDoe1983 on February 09, 2018, 09:54:00 AM

"""""I don't recall that you said that was your problem - you just mentioned the console messages and a firmware upgrade. Saying that from the start would have resulted in better answers.""""

Have you been reading correctly my 7th post the one with the picture????

Yes. Where does it say that you were losing data? You finally said "for the past 3 nights, the ISS stoped sending data utill sunrise." You said that in Reply #10.

Quote from: JohnDoe1983 on February 08, 2018, 05:52:43 PM

I have a problem with the 2 consoles, they both tell me that the ISS battery is low.

I was hoping that if I update this should help because I went into setup mode on both consoles and changed the ISS ID to number 2 and went back to 1 after and the message disappeared.

I have 4 feet of snow on my roof so I am not inclined to mount the Everest if I can wait till spring.

JohnDoe1983 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2018, 10:40:21 AM »

Maybe you are right but the point here is not to start a discussion on minor details.

My questions have been answered and I am please about that.

I usually speak french and it is no easy for me to write and think in english.

p.s: I just found out on a french forum from France that 4.18 correct a problem where the ISS will not transmit a battery failure when a low tension is discover and do not last for less than 2 minutes. Hum!!

waiukuweather · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2018, 12:12:11 PM »

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here is not to start a discussion on minor details

dalecoy has a habit of being pedantic which I am sure puts some people off posting

JohnDoe1983 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2018, 12:14:16 PM »

I like this kind of forum where you meet people who care to help other and nothing else....

Thanks waiukuweather

dalecoy · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2018, 01:35:02 PM »

Quote from: waiukuweather on February 09, 2018, 12:12:11 PM

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here is not to start a discussion on minor details
dalecoy has a habit of being pedantic which I am sure puts some people off posting

Yes, I acknowledge that. I was also trying to point out that a question like:

"My ISS stopped sending data before sunrise, and both consoles tell me that the ISS battery is low"

...would have led to a much quicker answer than asking

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Firmware 4.18 upgrade on Mac

I don't think that's a minor detail, nor do I think it's a problem with the French/English language.

However, I apologize for giving offense, JohnDoe1983.

Mattk · « **Reply #20 on:** February 09, 2018, 04:14:20 PM »

Most understood what the issue was all about.

JohnDoe1983 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 09, 2018, 04:54:33 PM »

No problem.
Cheers

JohnDoe1983 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 12, 2018, 04:33:36 PM »

I finally decided to buy a Windows 10 and I installed it with BOOT CAMP on my Mac Book Pro.

I transferred the firmware file onto it and connected my 2 consoles.

They upgraded without any problem.

Much easier than I though.

Since it might help with the ISS problem with the battery I will surely know tomorrow morning. Otherwise they are forecasting a very warm day ( 0 centigrade ) on wednesday so I should be able to replace that darn thing.

A guy on a french forum said that they lower the threshold of the alarm at 2 volt with that upgrade.

Will let you know.

waiukuweather · « **Reply #23 on:** February 12, 2018, 04:47:29 PM »

i think that the latest firmware, the console does need you to hold down the Done button to get live data after a cold start up ? (i.e no power/batteries)?
if so that is a plus

JohnDoe1983 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 13, 2018, 08:36:10 AM »

Well, the upgrade did not change anything.

Lost my ISS between 3am till 7.30 this morning.

Will be climbing tomorrow for sure even though we had a lot of freezing rain yesterday.

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