HX3.5 Firmware 5.507 BETA [update 3]

[bovist]

Englisch instructions: See [english] section below.

ACHTUNG: Nur für erfahrene Anwender. NIEMALS auf bald gebrauchte Bühneninstrumente anwenden - BETA! Nur in Verbindung mit neuem HX3.5 Editor 5.5 verwenden! Bitte Firmware, EEPROM, FPGA und DSP updaten. Alle Presets aus 5.4xx werden überschrieben - sorry, anders waren die Verbesserungen nicht zu machen. Bitte Bedienungansleitung des neuen Editors 5.5 beachten. Änderungen gegenüber der Vorgängerversion sind rot markiert.

HX3.5 Firmware 5.505 BETA steht zum Test für unsere Beta-Tester auf

http://keyboardpartner.remotewebaccess. ... 20Firmware

bereit. Dort finden Sie im Changelog auch die letzten Änderungen.

Der neue HX3.5 Editor #5.506 unterstützt automatische Voll-Updates über MIDI-USB oder FTDI-Kabelverbindung. Klicken Sie einfach auf den Button "Full Update" im Update/Finalize-Fenster. Der Vorgang benötigt über MIDI-USB etwa 20 Minuten. Getestet mit Update von alter Firmware, Versionen #5.4xx auf #5.505.

Hinweis für die Profis: Das Voll-Update wird über ein Script namens "update_script.ini" (im Editor-Verzeichnis) gesteuert, das sich mit jedem Texteditor ansehen und bearbeiten lässt. Insbesondere können hier auch Konfigurationsbefehle für eigene Produkte eingebaut werden, etwa um bestimmte Menüs zu sperren oder spezielle Hardware anzupassen.

Update über SD-Karte: Inhalt vom Ordner "updates" auf SD-Karte spielen. Anschließend mit Editor neu finalisieren (Presets müssen initialisiert werden, falls vorher keine 5.5xx vorhanden war!).

Anmerkung zu Versionen vor #5.503 (Fehler im SysEx-Dateiupload)

Sorry: Ärgerlicher Fehler im Sysex-Dateiupload des Editors #5.502 bei Dateien, deren Länge nicht ganzzahlig durch 4096 teilbar ist (hier: ausgerechnet das FPGA-Image hx3_main.bin). Ist mit Editor #5.503 behoben. Offenbar kamen dadurch einige Bauteile im FPGA nicht an, weil die übertragenen Daten um wenige hundert Bytes zu kurz waren. Folge bei Test-Orgel: Immer nur sehr tiefer Ton bei allen Tasten.

Bitte FPGA-Image hx3_main.bin mit neuem Editor nochmal einzeln manuell hochladen. Automatisches Update wird scheitern, weil das korrumpierte FPGA trotzdem die richtige Seriennummer und das passende Datum anzeigt.

Fehler sollte bei Updates über FTDI oder SD-Karte nicht auftreten.

Sollte wg. korrumpiertem FPGA keine Verbindung über USB möglich sein, FTDI-Kabel verwenden (evt. muss für Update vorher Jumper CONFDIS gesteckt werden, damit das irrlichternde FPGA nicht dazwischenfunkt) oder über SD-Karte updaten. Nach erfolgreichem Upload Jumper entfernen und neu starten. Notfalls Gerät einsenden, kann in jedem Fall reaktiviert werden.

[english]

Update Instructions #5.x to #5.507

IMPORTANT: This BETA version intended for experienced users. Do not try on an instrument needed for your gig tomorrow!

Please find it here:

http://keyboardpartner.remotewebaccess. ... 20Firmware

See changelog for latest changes. HX3.5 Editor #5.506 supports automatic "one Click" updates. Open HX3.5 Editor's Update/Finalize Panel and click "Full Update". Takes about 20 Minutes via USB MIDI connection.

All presets from versions below #5.5 will be overwritten. Backup not neccessary (cannot be used anyway). Please note operating instructions for new HX3.5 Editor (PDF). This is a comprehensive update, so follow instructions carefully.

Notes on version pre 5.503:

Sorry, there was a serious bug in HX3.5 Editor's SysEx file transfer function, introduced in version 5.501. FPGA image was corrupted on MIDI transfer. Please upload FPGA file hx3_main.bin manually with new HX3.5 Editor #5.506, as the corrupted FPGA may show valid serials and date (which prevents automatic update), but does not work or makes strange noise. ALWAYS USE NEWEST EDITOR SUPPLIED in ZIP!

Use FTDI cable or SD card update if USB MIDI refuses to work. In this case, jumper CONFDIS on mainboard should be set during update to prevent lunatic FPGA disturbing uploads. Remove jumper when FPGA upload succeeded and power cycle.

[clp560]

Hi Carsten,

I tried updating to the new Beta 5.502 but had a big problem. It all seemed to work except for the sound! All I get, either from the real keyboard or the editor keyboard, is a very low indistinct bass sound whose pitch doesn't vary. The editor sees the incoming midi ok - when I press switches or move drawbars they move in the editor. My setup is:

Midi control from XK3

FW is 5.412
HX3 Mk5 True Organ (a recent upgrade to my Plexi module)
FPGA 09072018

I followed your instructions very carefully and tried it a couple of times always with a direct usb input from my computer to the Plexi. The same result each time - controls operating but only a strange low sound from the output. Any help you can suggest?

I've successfully reinstalled FW 5.412 and previous settings so no gig panic for the moment!

Thanks,

Paul

[niruha]

Hi,

I had the same problem at the first try when updating via usb midi aswell over my midi interface.
(But I must honestly say, that I have a first gen HX3.5 and have the unnecessary resistors R11 and R17 still in place :roll: )
Worked great via SD Card, saved my rehearsal :lol:
BUT the internal amp and rotary sim doesn't seem to work, and I can't find a way to chose the organ model or waveform via the MenuPanel.
Otherwise, I love the submenus! :P

[happyfreddy]

siehe folgender Thread

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=880

[bovist]

Sorry, there was a serious bug in HX3.5 Editor's SysEx file transfer function, introduced in version 5.501. FPGA image was corrupted on MIDI transfer. Please upload FPGA file hx3_main.bin manually with new HX3.5 Editor #5.503, as the corrupted FPGA may show valid serials and date (which prevents automatic update), but does not work.

In file update_script.ini change line

.UPDATE FIRMWARE IF < 5.500

to:

.UPDATE FIRMWARE IF < 5.503

Use FTDI cable or SD card update if USB MIDI refuses to work. In this case, jumper CONFDIS on mainboard should be set during update to prevent lunatic FPGA disturbing uploads. Remove jumper when FPGA upload succeeded and power cycle.

[clp560]

I did everything suggested here but without success, I'm afraid. In fact now I have a bigger problem as the HX3 midi connection is not recognised at all by the editor (still, 5.502 from the download page, no version 5.503 showing).

I had successfully reverted to 5.412 a couple of times without issue, then tried to update again. This time when connecting the HX3 is shown as a choice in the dialogue box but on clicking 'OK' the log shows '#midi connection opened' but nothing connects. On the HX3 itself I'm seeing SD FILE EXEC <EMPTY> but I am not using an SD card update method as I have no SD Card connection accessory.

I also tried to use my old FTDI board (the blue one) and I think I connected it correctly as the editor sees it and allows me to select it (I'm on Windows 10, latest update) but again, no connection to the HX3 results, just '#midi connection opened' but the 'Connect' button stays available and the 'Busy' indicator is black.

Also with the FTDI board connected (and the jumper in place) I get Error:Sync Failed, and Error:No response from HX3.5

Help! What have I done wrong? Thanks,

Paul

[happyfreddy]

I have informed Carsten

[bovist]

Update to 5.505 using a SD card or FTDI cable should solve the problem. Communication is always possible with FTDI cable, also Update with SD card adaptor, even when MIDI should fail.

Download HX35_Editor_55.ZIP with today's release from

http://keyboardpartner.remotewebaccess. ... 20Firmware

After unzip, copy all files inside "updates" folder to SD card. Update HX35 with SD card.

With HX3.5 Editor, check if DSP version is 01.17, otherwise update DSP. Finalize HX35. Click OK/Yes when it wants to overwrite presets.

If old Firmware was 5.503 (which had a serious bug reading the FPGA configuration file - you had been warned!), repeat SD card update (rename _autorun.ini on SD card to autorun_ini to re-enable it). Hope this helps.

[clp560]

I ordered an SD card reader from you at the weekend so I'll have to wait for that to arrive to try the update again.

I have the old blue FDTI board from my previous HX3 but although the board seems to be recognised it shows 'sync failed' and 'no response from HX3.5' when connecting. The board only has 4 cables attached so maybe I'm connecting it wrongly but the only one in doubt is the '5v'. Gnd/RX/TX are clearly marked. It didn't help to jump the confdis.

Hopefully the SD card reader will solve the issues - fingers crossed.

Thanks

Paul

[clp560]

I've managed to update to the latest version (5.508) and everything is back to normal! The pedal drawbars also work correctly with the XK3. The first update (5.507) seemed to give some problems with the Preset control from the XK3 but v5.508 firmware from yesterday seems to have fixed it.

I didn't have time to try the latest Leslie improvements but hopefully over the weekend. Updating via USB is also working ok again.