Gumtowns GX-2 GEAR Grinder Editor

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gumtown

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Quote from: paganskins on December 07, 2022, 01:59:47 AM@gumtown I'm still on the original GX-2 firmware and using the editor for 1.3, I can see the Load Firmware option in the editor but if I try and update the device it doesn't like the .hex firmware files.

Just checking, do I still need to update the device to V2 using windows before I can move forward Mac only?

Thanks :)
You will need to update the editor software to the latest version for firmware 2.1, to be able to update the GX-2 firmware.
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paganskins

Quote from: gumtown on December 07, 2022, 09:24:39 AMYou will need to update the editor software to the latest version for firmware 2.1, to be able to update the GX-2 firmware.

Thanks @gumtown, I've tried the editor for 2.1 and it can't see my 1.0 device. I don't think it should so checking that I still need to go the PC route to get up to 2.1 and thereon in I'll be fine on Mac. Thanks

CodeSmart

Quote from: paganskins on December 08, 2022, 02:49:20 AMThanks @gumtown, I've tried the editor for 2.1 and it can't see my 1.0 device. I don't think it should so checking that I still need to go the PC route to get up to 2.1 and thereon in I'll be fine on Mac. Thanks
No, correct. the editing does not work but the Firmware update menu option should work if you've started GX-2 in programming mode and hit the Verify button.
But I got more gear than I need...and I like it!

Nobulusprime

Quote from: CodeSmart on December 08, 2022, 08:09:01 AMNo, correct. the editing does not work but the Firmware update menu option should work if you've started GX-2 in programming mode and hit the Verify button.

It's not working for me, unfortunately. The GX2 is loader mode and the Gear Grinder is in firmware update mode but it's not able to see the USB connection, see image - I'm running 10.15.7 Catalina - I'll try on my iMac that's on High Sierra.

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paganskins

Quote from: CodeSmart on December 08, 2022, 08:09:01 AMNo, correct. the editing does not work but the Firmware update menu option should work if you've started GX-2 in programming mode and hit the Verify button.

Sorted thanks @CodeSmart, I'd read the manual and gear grinder source forge page but hadn't thought to look on the product page for updating instructions.

gumtown

Quote from: Nobulusprime on December 09, 2022, 11:21:04 AMIt's not working for me, unfortunately. The GX2 is loader mode and the Gear Grinder is in firmware update mode but it's not able to see the USB connection, see image - I'm running 10.15.7 Catalina - I'll try on my iMac that's on High Sierra.

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Have you set up the serial/usb connection in the Preferences menu  then select OK, the app will restart with the correct connection settings, then try the firmware update mode.
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Nobulusprime

All sorted! my error - so sorry I had a duff USB cable which has now found its way to the bin!

Just in time to have a play over the Xmas break!

Cheers!

fokof

Gear Grindor editor work here on 10.14.6
Slow , but working.

One bug I have :
When "save Bulk Patches..." , when the patch window appear , the tab "to" shows hundreds instead of 99 patches , and it's VERRRRY long/impossible to get down to 99...

gumtown

Quote from: fokof on January 02, 2023, 07:44:47 AMGear Grindor editor work here on 10.14.6
Slow , but working.

One bug I have :
When "save Bulk Patches..." , when the patch window appear , the tab "to" shows hundreds instead of 99 patches , and it's VERRRRY long/impossible to get down to 99...

I will have to check that one out.
Free "GR-55 FloorBoard" editor software from https://sourceforge.net/projects/grfloorboard/

fokof


gumtown

That's not looking good, a communication issue by the looks by the "no reply" messages and accumulated re-reads added to the list.
Free "GR-55 FloorBoard" editor software from https://sourceforge.net/projects/grfloorboard/

Rolloq

This version supports GX-2 Gear Shifter Firmware version 2.4
https://sourceforge.net/projects/gear-grinder/files/GX-2%20Gear%20Shifter/

Gumtown good work. 8)

fokof

Just tried the GX2 editor on my new M2 laptop , works really well !

Nice job !

gumtown

Another update coming soon for the Mac version.
Fixed the GK naming, and added the GK user names to the GK set lists.
Free "GR-55 FloorBoard" editor software from https://sourceforge.net/projects/grfloorboard/

Nobulusprime

Quote from: gumtown on August 12, 2023, 01:03:19 AMAnother update coming soon for the Mac version.
Fixed the GK naming, and added the GK user names to the GK set lists.
Great, updated to the latest version yesterday and noticed some of the newer knob graphics were eclipsing the read out numbers below them - if that makes sense? If not I'll post some screenshots later.

gumtown

Quote from: Nobulusprime on August 12, 2023, 09:32:37 AMGreat, updated to the latest version yesterday and noticed some of the newer knob graphics were eclipsing the read out numbers below them - if that makes sense? If not I'll post some screenshots later.
If you could please, also state which operating system you are using, there are differences in behaviour between some Mac ones, or large high res monitors on Windows.   
Free "GR-55 FloorBoard" editor software from https://sourceforge.net/projects/grfloorboard/

Nobulusprime

Quote from: gumtown on August 12, 2023, 05:02:34 PMIf you could please, also state which operating system you are using, there are differences in behaviour between some Mac ones, or large high res monitors on Windows. 

Sorry, I should have said - it's Catalina 10.15.7

Looks like this and similar for the SY1000 floorboard also

gumtownadmin

Just did a rebuild and upload for the Mac version, but didn't get time to test it before the day ended here.
I hope it works good, a few extras added in too.
Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

Nobulusprime

Great! I'll give it a whirl tonight :)

fokof

App working wonderfully , on a M2 13.2.1

Good work!

Frank

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I'm having a problem updating the firmware on my unit.
When I try to flash it I get this error:

Any ideas?
I've downloaded the file a couple of times to check if the update was corrupted, but I get the same result.

@CodeSmart or @gumtown?

fokof

You can try updating it with a PC if you have access to one.

I've used my job's PC  , it worked

Frank