Common VCI-100 Firmware Questions
Common VCI-100 Firmware Questions How do I update my firmware? Please visit this post to learn how to update your firmware: http://www.djranking s.com/2008/08/1...-100-firmware/ If you have problems please visit this thread: http://www.djranking s.com/community /sho...=7732#post7732 Which firmware version does your VCi-100 have? Version 1.1 the firmware with the "ramp up problem" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2Y509VQVEQ the jog wheel touch sensor turns off when the wheel stops turning, not when you release your finger. Version 1.2 -VCI-100's with a green sticker on the back are firmware version 1.2 - this version solved the ramp up problem but still has several bugs including * the fourth FX buttons send out the same midi message as the right headphone cue button. Version 1.3 The firmware found in all VCi-100SE controllers that was designed by Ean Golden. You can tell if you have 1.3 by following these steps. 1) connect your vci-100 to a computer but dont start traktor. 2) Click the button that is at the top right hand corner of the left jog wheel (its next to the filter knob for deck A). 3) If this button's light toggles on and off then you have 1.3 (the same button on the right deck will not toggle on and off. Here are a few of the changes made in 1.3 general improvements: * Eliminated the problem where the 4th FX buttons trigger other buttons (cue) * added midi in functionality to the loop buttons * added a note on to the jog wheel in scroll mode performance: * turned the filter knobs into double knobs (0-127 on the left and right side) * added a "freeze function" to the bottom of each fader and top of the fx knobs. this sends out a 127 message only at the end of the movement * added inverted messages to the faders (this allows an effect to be turned on by turning the fader down- not possible otherwise) * added unique values to the FX buttons (these were used for direct FX selection- now added in Traktor Pro) | |
| Kathy Elburn 06.03.2010 | Ditto. |
| Eleanore Faraco 06.03.2010 | Hi all - first, massive props to the DJTT team, I have recently received the new VCI-100 v3 overlay - it looks awesome and the mapping is top notch. Quick delivery to the UK as well I also ordered the firmware upgrade kit - and herein lies the problem. None of the links to the Renesas website for downloading the Flash Kit are working. Even if I browse to the Renesas site and navigate through their menus, fill in the download request form etc .... still no joy. Could someone please post an alternative, working download link? I am itching to get the new firmware on asap. |
| Roygan Chy 05.03.2010 | Okay, well if a serial extension cable will work, then what could be causing this 15024 error? It seems as if the software is not connecting at all with the upgrade chip. I've plugged the USB into numerous sources, unplugged and replugged and all that. But still it seems like I can't connect. Any advice to confirm my computer is seeing the chip? |
| Darius Masciangelo 04.03.2010 |
Originally Posted by lewdelesion
The only thing I did differently was to have the cable plugged in and attached to the board and vci before I plugged in tha turned on the power. |
| Roygan Chy 03.03.2010 | Can anyone tell me if a serial "extension" cable (male to female) will work for the upgrade? That is what i bought, but I can't get past the 15024 error. I've called all over town and no computer shop has one in stock. I'm just trying to figure out if i need to spend the money for another cable, or if the problem is somewhere else. Thanks for any help! |
| Melody Prang 01.03.2010 | I had the same problem. In the videos it looks out so easyly, but it wasn |
| Sherril Cumbaa 01.03.2010 | im horrible with the hardware side to technology and have reached the part of the firmware update where i need to pull out this cable harness and it just wont budge, ive tried everything from a knife to pliers! In all videos i have checked the thing just pops out.... mine just wont, whats the secret to prying it loose for the first time? i believe im one tug away from snapping it. |
| Roygan Chy 25.02.2010 | Can anyone tell me if a serial "extension" cable (male to female) will work for the upgrade? That is what i bought, but I can't get past the 15024 error. I've called all over town and no computer shop has one in stock. I'm just trying to figure out if i need to spend the money for another cable, or if the problem is somewhere else. Thanks for any help! |
| Roygan Chy 25.02.2010 | I'm in the sinking ship that is the U.S.A. Empire! I'm having a hard time finding a cable online that is 1:1. Hey Ean, it might be helpful to add a link or two on the firmware upgrade store page that can direct customers to a serial cable that is the correct type. I've spent the whole day calling around the city trying to find a store that still has one. I'm too impatient to wait for one to be shipped to me, I'm American dammit!! |
| Mack Rehberger 25.02.2010 | What country are you from? I had exactly the same problem, i first ordered a extension cable because it was male to female. That didn't work so i looked up the website i ordered it and i saw 2 other cables which said 1:1 in the ad. They were m to m and f to f so i had to order both but it worked. |
| Roygan Chy 25.02.2010 | How would I tell if the cable is 1:1? It's male to female, so I assumed it was the correct type (compared to the null modem type Ean warned against) I was wondering if it was the cable, but those suckers are hard to come by these days and I don't have another to compare it to. Thanks for your help guys, hopefully soon I'll be up and running like the rest of you! |
| Mack Rehberger 26.02.2010 | Check if it is a good serial cable. You say it is an extension cable, try using a 1:1 serial cable so you know that it is capable of transferring data (i had the same issue). Also check if you don't have a program to update things like a PDA or something that uses a COM port (check my post in the other sticky firmware thread on last page). |
| Roygan Chy 25.02.2010 | Well, I tried a different USB cable in multiple USB ports, with the same result. I've even disconnected the serial cable all together and the FDT program is saying the same thing: Flash Development Toolkit and flash programming components are provided without support OS: Windows Vista/Server 2008 [Admin] FDT API initialised: version 4, 02, 00, 008 Clock Frequency (External) = 24.0000MHz, Clock Mode = 0, CKM = 1, and CKP = N/A Connecting to device 'H8/3052F' on 'COM1' Configuration: 'BOOT Mode' connection - using emulated interface Opening port 'COM1' ... Loading Comms DLL Loaded Comms DLL Initiating BOOT SCI sequence Attempting 9600 Attempting 4800 Attempting 2400 Attempting 1200 Error No 15024: Boot failed Shouldn't it give me a more immediate error that nothing is connected? I've read a lot of people have the 15024 error when using a USB to serial cable, but I'm not, and never have used one. I'm just using a serial female to male extension cable. Has anyone else had and overcome the 15024 error while using a female to male serial cable? I read the other sticky post on the firmware questions and haven't found anything that seems to solve my problem. :-[ Queue the Ean Golden distress signal!! |
| Marcene Erkenbrack 25.02.2010 | I remember reading that alot of people were having difficulties this... Have you tried using a different usb cable? Can't remember any of the specifics sorry, just have a memory that the problem was being caused by the cable itself.. Hope this helps.. fusion |
| Roygan Chy 25.02.2010 | Hey guys, so I've read all through all 9 pages of this post and I'm still not getting past this point: Clock Frequency (External) = 24.0000MHz, Clock Mode = 0, CKM = 1, and CKP = N/A Connecting to device 'H8/3052F' on 'COM1' Configuration: 'BOOT Mode' connection - using emulated interface Opening port 'COM1' ... Loading Comms DLL Loaded Comms DLL Initiating BOOT SCI sequence Attempting 9600 Attempting 4800 Attempting 2400 Attempting 1200 Error No 15024: Boot failed That damn 15024 error is crushing my hopes and dreams ... and keeping me up too late. I am using a serial extension cable male to female, I've tried changing the COM# numerous times, I've used three different USB ports on different computers and hubs for powering the VCI. It lights up when I remove the flash upgrade, and then turn on USB power, so it's getting juice. I've also tried the serial port off my lenovo dock and with my Compaq Evo. Both are giving me the same errors. I want to play on the SE soooooo bad :-( Can I haz some help pleaze? Thanks guys! |
| Melody Prang 16.02.2010 | Hello Ean and the DJTT-Community, I |
| Howard Roytman 04.02.2010 | I got my f/w update kit the other day and decided to go at it last evening
(ooh err!). After the initial speed bumps of discovering all my serial cables were female to female I dug out a USB to serial I had inherited somehow, found a driver for it and succeeded with the f/w update at the first attempt. YAY! My controller passes the 1.3 test, insofar as the button at 1 o'clock above the left jog (labelled sync on mine) toggles and it's opposite number doesn't. Everything is tickety-boo now, thanks DJTT! The only marking on my USB to serial cable was CH341 or something. No manufacturer name. If anyone has a similar cable to try I can rapidshare the driver I used and offer any other help I can give. Running Windows 7 fwiw. |
| Saul Defosses 11.01.2010 | Hi! everybody, I'm form mexico, and my english is not good haha, but let me say you that today I have been Updated the firmware of my VCI-100 to 1.3 with the kit of DjTT.com , and let me explain something interesting to guys that use a USB to Serial converter, well I use my Tripp Lite USB-Serial converter. First, using a HP laptop with XP SP2, I installed the Drivers of the Converter and then the software to update the firmware. then I follow the steps of Ean's video :P. The first time the software began, but then send me an error message (15005 Read time out). I did all again and the message error change to Error No 15024: Boot failed . I try again and the message error(15024) appears all time. then I do this, I put the Power switch in the middle (off), and flash it, the message error appears again (Do this make the message error change to the 15005 again),and now I put the power switch to right (like in the video, ON), and change the value of delay in the port with "FDTAdvancedSetup.exe", I use 1000, and flash it, and this happened Flash Development Toolkit and flash programming components are provided without support OS: Windows XP [Admin] FDT API initialised: version 4, 02, 00, 008 Clock Frequency (External) = 24.0000MHz, Clock Mode = 0, CKM = 1, and CKP = N/A Connecting to device 'H8/3052F' on 'COM2' Configuration: 'BOOT Mode' connection - using emulated interface Opening port 'COM2' ... Loading Comms DLL Loaded Comms DLL Initiating BOOT SCI sequence Attempting 9600 Attempting 4800 Attempting 2400 Attempting 1200 Error No 15024: Boot failed Clock Frequency (External) = 24.0000MHz, Clock Mode = 0, CKM = 1, and CKP = N/A Connecting to device 'H8/3052F' on 'COM2' Configuration: 'BOOT Mode' connection - using emulated interface Opening port 'COM2' ... Loading Comms DLL Loaded Comms DLL Initiating BOOT SCI sequence Attempting 9600 Received immediate response from device: 0xAA Using micro-Kernel : 'C:\Program Files\Renesas\FDT4.02\kernels\ProtB\3052\Renesas\1 _2_00\uGen3052.cde' Downloading and verifying micro kernel... Device is erasing... Erase Timeout value set to 21 seconds Erase Successful micro-Kernel download successful Sending inquiry for getting line size Buffer size has been set to default (128 bytes) Sending selection of device command Selection of Device - Device selected, code 0302 Sending selection of clock mode Sending selection of clock mode Selection of Clock Mode - Clock selected, code 0 Changing baud rate to 38400 bps Set baud rate value = 38400 Downloading main kernel 'C:\Program Files\Renesas\FDT4.02\kernels\ProtB\3052\Renesas\1 _2_00\Genm3052.cde' Main kernel download complete... Connection complete Processing file :"C:\Documents and Settings\Morthalito\Desktop\VCI-100SE_1.3_Firmware.mot" Operation on User Flash Downloaded the operation module Writing image to device... [0x00000000 - 0x000000FF] Writing image to device... [0x00000200 - 0x0000647F] Writing image to device... [0x00008000 - 0x0000807F] Writing image to device... [0x00009000 - 0x0000907F] Writing image to device... [0x00009080 - 0x0000917F] Writing image to device... [0x00009180 - 0x00009AFF] Data programmed at the following positions: 0x00000000 - 0x000000FF Length : 0x00000100 0x00000200 - 0x0000647F Length : 0x00006280 0x00008000 - 0x0000807F Length : 0x00000080 0x00009000 - 0x0000907F Length : 0x00000080 0x00009080 - 0x0000917F Length : 0x00000100 0x00009180 - 0x00009AFF Length : 0x00000980 27.75 K programmed in 25 seconds Image successfully written to device |
| Katheryn Arnest 11.01.2010 | If you decide to format instead, then go all the way to Win7 instead of Vista. Vista is already 3 years old, and Microsoft has only promised to support it for another year or two. While it will continue to support Win7 for the next 5-7 years (based on their track record with earlier versions of Windows). So within a couple years you would have to upgrade your Vista. If you are going to format, skip Vista (and a second format a few months from now) and go to win7 |
| Janina Edu 03.12.2009 | Hi, Sorry, but I have some problems trying to Upgrade my Firmware. Which file should I download to upgrade the Firmware? Im on the last step, but I don't know wich file I have to download. You talk about a Firmware File that we can download on the djranking s.com. --->VCI-100SE_2_5_TraktorPro1.2\VCI-100SE 2_5_TPro 1.2.tsi ( Im trying with this one since I don't know wich one ist right one) Thanks. |
| Queen Remter 16.10.2009 | hi everyone! i have the "boot failed" problem too. i tryed 3 different serial-serial cables and 2 different pcs (vista and xp)... everytime the same problem. further more i did all like its shown in the video. anyone an idea? thanks by the way, sorry for my english, i know its not the best |
| Hildegarde Rateliff 04.10.2009 | Anyone know if this cable will work? Dont mind the text it's in norwegian http://www.clasohlson.no/Product/Pro...x?id=143242492 |
| Gregory Finely 17.09.2009 | I tried the firmware upgrade earlier this week with a Serial to USB and failed, also fried or potentially fried my VCI luckily it's on it's way back to Germany where i purchased it to be fixed and upgraded at the same time.. |
| Asia Garbrandt 17.09.2009 | ok gais IT WORKED!! finally my report, could be interesting used a standart usb - serial noname cable tried diffrent drivers no one worked, till i found one on the net, just few dlls - no exe i cant remember the URL but i could upload it here or on rapidshare if you like then first i had Error No 15060: Error while opening the port Error No 15026: Unable to open comms Error No 15061: Error while closing the port with com9 ( hardware device and software ) then tried com10 ( device and software ) same shit THEEEN tried com1 ( device and software ) --- > WIN! so this "higher than com3 using usb-serial" is not always usefull @ EAN thanks to dj tt team & you community members |
| Deejay Rossi 12.09.2009 | update: as of this morning I fedexed off my controller to DJTT because I was not able to find a US service center to flash my firmware.. Ean called me up and said to send it in. So I am starting to feel back in the groove. An odd week. my Imod 80 gig bit the dust, my portable Millet Tube amplifier got an intermittent channel, my ALO Cryo Line out Dock for my ipod gave it up, and I found my dream speakers ,,,,and yet lost them to another bidder before I could pick them up...- oh Mac dented my macbook pro, blew my logic board, and forgot to replace my defective keyboard, I dropped my Ultrasone edition 9's on the pavement, Mercury must be retrograde.. car needs a new transmission... $1700 for the rebuilt transmission and about $1500 in labor... car alarm going off for no reason... On the bright side.. I've been working a lot. But nothing like a VCI-100 to keep you busy- and the free drinks flowing. |
| Deejay Rossi 10.09.2009 | I believe my controller bricked.. arrrghhh. I should have just lef tit alone... never upgraded... Sending back my entire arcade kit for a refund (sans the overlay which I never got to use and have to peel off ..)......sad because the guys at DJTT are super cool and I'd love to give them my business. Alternatively I guess I'd have to ship it to vestax.. for a firmware upgrade. I had so much enthusiasm for a community pulling together to make a better controller... Eans video 2/2 on the VCI http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=qcaYVn...eature=related made me fly SPECIALLY to Japan IMMEDIATELY to pick up a black VCI... I was that "Pumped"..and went to the "mothership store" PACO such a cool place with tons of VCI-100's running all sorts of VDJ and lighting programs... incredible really.... EVERYONE SHOULD GO.. really...its an amazing place......the history room with the vinyl lathe for making your own vinyl...insane.. the old mixers...wow.... go go go... I don't regret that part. Just saddened that I could not be a part of this.. the new mappings look cool...I guess I could sell my used black VCI unit on Ebay...and then buy a arcade model... but the buttons don't light up. (I love moores 3 unit one with light up buttons) .. for the time I have spent on this....I would have gladly spent an extra $400 to have my time and aggravation back.. bummed me out so much I haven't bought a song in weeks.... |
| Deejay Rossi 05.09.2009 | I can connect- but I can't see where to load thefirmware... It's as if I am using a different software package. I click on the VCI-100SE fireware zip firmware package- and click on VCI-100 se fireware- that opens up in FDT Then I select "configure flash project" Select the correct device (with USB power not connected and power off) Com 7( a port that only shows up when my device is connected) so it sees my serial to USB connection I then connect USB power and switch on.. "connect to device" and I connect...yay...but... But then I can not see that window to load the software to flash.. The video online is so blurry I can't read it- and it does not have the window that I see to flash on the video. I used all the updated links.. grrrr...All the fun is bring sucked out of my VCI at this point..Anyone want to flash my machine for me for $20? I live in Aspen Colorado- and would send it with a prepaid fedex return label. I don't want to switch to serato.. - or ....even better... forget mailing the machine.. For Apple users. I have a 17" macbook pro... if someone wants to ichat me...and then I could let them see my screen- and using parallels... could this be done? I'd paypal someone instantly who can do this... I can get a copy of parallels.... |
| Latina Vanwagoner 03.06.2009 |
Originally Posted by midifidler
The moral of this story is I can live with sqeeky floor boards |
| Adolf Hit 01.06.2009 | 1.3 is now the default. The shock you get could be more related to the computer the VCI is plugged into being poorly earthed. Do you get the same shock when you touch the metal round the usb connectors on the computer? Also some people are really prone to feeling tiny amounts of curren that others like myself never feel. - This is fortunate for me as I fairly often receive 8,000 volt shocks in my line of work! |
| Latina Vanwagoner 01.06.2009 | 1.3 flashed on with no problems at all. I made sure I had the correct serial lead (i.e, non usb) before attempthing it. However 2 little queries. 1) Does 1.3 come on as default, or do I have to select 1.3 on boot up of the VCI100 (as I know you can switch between 1.2 and 1.3) Or what is a good test to make sure 1.3 is working? I actually dont know what the difference is in terms of functionality 2) Earth problem. Bit of a worry this one! I get a very little shock when touching the VCI 100 - I did not notice it at first because I have the new face plate (hiding the metal). Have I put it back together incorrectly? I have not checked whether the thing is earthed yet. Planning on doing that toevening . Cheers |
| Cassy Lachnit 12.04.2009 | I had loads of problems getting the firmware upgrade to work using a usb to serial converter. So i decided to do it the old fashioned way. I took back my usb to serial & traded it in for a serial to serial (male to female). I have a laptop and its pretty budget new laptop with minimal functionality in terms of connections, haven't even got a SD slot. So i went into a internet cafe and explained the situation. they had loads of computers with serial connections. Just follow all the steps on http://www.djranking s.com/2008/08/1...ware/#more-656 exactly and you will be sweet. usb to serial is not a good idea they run on completely different speeds. good luck. |
| Dj aziz mastouri 12.04.2009 |
Originally Posted by EanGolden
same thing............ thats all i get....................dude..this blows. this was not a good time to quit smoking |
| Roman Paravati 04.04.2009 | The FX section needs to be set to "advanced" mode rather than "chained" unders settings. |
| Nicolasa Mellott 05.04.2009 | Hi there i've got a strange problem, i updated my vci from 1.2 to 1.3 the 4th fx button works now, but the freeze function doesn't work i'm using the latest tsi. Can someone help my? |
| Latrice Atcherson 26.03.2009 | PopUp Order for the Basic FDT: 1- Device and Kernel 2- Communications Port 3- Device Settings 4- Connection Type 5- Programming Options (Finished) After clicking finished you're brought back to "FDT Simple Interface" window. In the "File Selection" fieldset there's the "Download File" radio selected. If not already checked, check "User/Data Area" and click the arrow button on the right. A menu will appear, choose "Browse..." and then select the firmware file to upload onto the VCI-100. Press "Program Flash" once you are ready to flash the device. Update: Oops, hadn't seen your reply... :S |
| Kerri Tendler 26.03.2009 | Scratch what i said, wasn't on basic, silly me. I now have Firmware 1.3 and love it! Chuffed that i got through that walk through unscaved, all i'm waitin on now are some version 2.1 overlays. Ean golden you legend!! |
| Kerri Tendler 26.03.2009 | ean in yor video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0dcr...eature=channel at 2mins 44secs in, this page doesn't pop up for me to install the downloaded firmware, its the screen after the one that says boot mode, how do i get it open? i'm stumped i've everything open infront of me , don't know what to do next, i hope your on-line now!!! quick please!! |
| Latrice Atcherson 06.03.2009 | Can anyone post a successful log of the upgrade process? (to compare) |
| Trula Montalto 22.01.2009 | Hello, I've the same problem like described bei many people: These are my cables - serial2usb - serial2serial data cable - null-modem cable with male connector on one side - sat receiver update cable COM-Ports 5 & 6 Computers: 1. old notebook with winxp sp2 (serial2usb, serial2serial, null-modem, sat & usb power) 2. new notebook with winxp sp3 (serial2usb, serial2serial null-modem, sat & usb power) 3. notebook + macbook (usb power) (serial2usb, serial2serial, null-modem, sat) Message: Attempting 4800 Attempting 2400 Attempting 1200 Error No 15024: Boot failed Behaviour: macbook + usb power: lights go on everytime and immediately notebook + usb power: depends on the cable for the serial connection wheter the lights turn on or not -> but everytime the same error message PLS HELP - I don't want my money back I'll get the update running!!! (Sorry for my english - not my mother language) |
| 07.01.2009 | Hey dereck, I am sorry you had trouble- we are happy to refund your costs at any time if your not happy. the firmware upgrade process is not a 100% sure thing and can have different results for each person, especially when using the USB to serial cables. We provide the kits so people can at least have the option (for very little money) of improving their vci-100 without sending it to japan. Sorry you had trouble but I would recommend trying a serial to serial cable if possible- some of the usb adapters just dont work very well. |
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