firmware upgrade kit (uk)
firmware upgrade kit (uk) Posted on: 03.09.2009 by Ollie Hubschman HiThis is my first post in here (pleasse go easy on me) i've just bought a vestax vci-100 from ebay and it turns out to be loaded with the old firmware 1.0 or 1.1 (the sensor plater problem) i live in englend (UK) is there any where i can get a firmware upgrade kit ? or even better somewhere that can do it ? i've tried to order the upgrade kit from djtt site but after the payment page it resets it self and takes me back to djtt shopping cart page, cancelling my order ? please can anyone help !!! | |
| Ollie Hubschman 07.09.2009 |
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| Gregory Finely 14.09.2009 | Tried both an external hub and a direct usb port nothing, it was via the external that it came up with the error message, will take one more look tommorow or maybe try it again when i have the proper cable, otherwise i am going to just ship it off to get fixed and the upgrade done to same me blowing it up rather it fixed than break anything else. |
| Ollie Hubschman 14.09.2009 | silly question ........... but are you using a usb external hub ? or is it straight in to the usb slot on your computer ? |
| Gregory Finely 14.09.2009 | No i have taken it apart from times checked the connections so on so forth, but the last time i plugged it in, the mac came out with the usb connection is pulling too much power and has been disconnected, sounds to me like a short of possibly earth issue either way i am clueless, so i believe it's time to send it off the vestax get them to fix and do the upgrade, then possibly buy one of Ean's! not a happy bunny and i know pc's inside out but this is a complete mystery to me at the moment. just retried plugging it in and nothing go to be a short somewhere inside where i have moved something im guessing. |
| Ollie Hubschman 14.09.2009 | Noooooo !!!! Ooooh s**t, how did that happen !!! are you sure you plugged the lead back in (the one that had to be taken out next to where you put the upgrade kit) dam, i hope its just a simple fix !!! |
| Gregory Finely 14.09.2009 | Hiya mate update for you, tried with the serial to usb cable and nothing failed miserably, in the process it looks like I friend my VCI 100 at the same time! checked all the cables inside to see if any loose connections nothing, no power coming from the USB and my Mac can't even see it anymore so it looks like I might be about to ask Ean if he has any of his one still for sale. |
| Gregory Finely 13.09.2009 | Hopefully the serial to usb works lol otherwise I might be popping your way to do the upgrade! glad it's all sorted, personally i never use the platters as it sounds like i have the same issue they just don't respond quick enough like a 1210 hopefully that gets fixed when i also do mine, will let you know how it goes next week, we should hook up going forward might learn a few things as this digital lark is all new to me hehe.. |
| Ollie Hubschman 13.09.2009 | it feels like im dreaming, lol i cant believe the "ramp up" glitch has "GONE" i can scratch and let go of a sample and it brings it in "in time" im as happy as pigs in (s**t) fan-bloody-tastik ps ........ ciar, i used a serial to serial (standard) cable and it worked flawlessly, found an old pc up in the loft running xp and it had a serial port on the back (how lucky was i) followed the video and a few of the other direction in the community s and it done it with out a hitch, hope the same goes for you mate. if i can help in any way, i will |
| Gregory Finely 12.09.2009 | nice one m8 let me know how it goes as i will be doing mine next week and switching to the 4 deck tsi to give that a whirl.. |
| Ollie Hubschman 12.09.2009 | ooohh god, i done the upgrade (worked 1st time , but how do i disconnect it ? do i press disconnect button on the program ? or turn off the vestax out of boot mode then disconnect the serial lead ? HELP i really dont want to mess it up now lol i done it, ........... i pressed the disconnect on the flash program, then turned off the vestex and unplugged the usb, then the serial and kit, plugged the lead back in that i pulled out to fit the kit in place, then after it was all screwed in, i turned it on .......... (fingers crossed) ............... i have now got 1.3 firmware !!!! Thanks ean and the djtt team for all your hard work in providing the information and the upgrade kits !!! im now a very very very happy b-boy |
| Ollie Hubschman 12.09.2009 | just got in from work and the upgrade kit was THERE !!! at last, just come back from maplins store and got the serial to serial (standard) lead, i found an old pc up in my loft running xp with a serial port on the back (how lucky was that) lol and ive got the vestax opened up ready to do surgery fingers crossed ...................... |
| Gregory Finely 10.09.2009 | Will keep you updated m8 no worries, doubt i will have the cable until next week though |
| Ollie Hubschman 10.09.2009 | nice one ciar, cant do this weekend but if mine does not come before next weekend ill take you up on that offer, thanks man im 18 miles away from you = 33mins drive. hope all goes well with your upgrade, can you keep me posted on how things go ? cant believe you got the kit but no lead lol that reminds me, ill have to go and get a lead tomorrow |
| Gregory Finely 10.09.2009 | Arrived when i got home from work this evening, believe i ordered it a week ago so pretty quick but no cable so no upgraded lol, either way got the new version of traktor installed did a quick 30 min mix with it, some of my older beat grids have gone whacky so more bothered about that atm. as for cable just ordered a serial to usb and I use xp pro on this windows pc but I run my rig of the new macbook pro, going to upgrade it via the pc for ease and the fact the people in the knew recommend that, if you want mate and you have a cable i am free on the weekend daytime we could hook up and do them together don't mind. Essex mate Gants Hill ;-) |
| Ollie Hubschman 10.09.2009 | you got the upgrade kit ciar ? when did you order yours, im gagging to upgrade !!! that ramp up problem is a pain in the backside dont suppose your near essex are you ? lol ps ...... are you using a laptop to upgrade, if so what os are you running vista or xp ? and are you going to use a serial to serial or usb to serial ? wheres my delivery god dam it lol |
| Gregory Finely 10.09.2009 | Just to give you all a laugh, i got to step 10 via the video then realised i had the wrong cable so i have no ordered said cable and put the vci 100 back together lol! |
| Gregory Finely 08.09.2009 | Well the problem i have mainly is sometimes i hit the cue or play key and it does nothing and i have to restart now this only happens with the current TSI the original one which came with the VCI never had any, on top of this i would like to try out Ean's FW and possibly his mappings to see how i fare. |
| Ollie Hubschman 07.09.2009 | Thanks mrmoleymole ill be putting Eans 1.3 FW on i understand you can switch it to 1.2 at power up if you need to revert back (im learning more each day) lol thanks again |
| Doug Bieling 07.09.2009 | The FW kit is just a way of accessing the units Memory to install whatever FW you want. If your going to be doing it anyway itss worth looking at putting Eans 1.3 FW on as it sorts out an issue with one of the effects buttons and adds a couple of extra features which complememnt Eans Mappings. |
| Ollie Hubschman 07.09.2009 |
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| Ollie Hubschman 07.09.2009 | hi ciar i thought the purpose of the upgrade kit was to put 1.2 or 1.3 firmware on to a 1.1 firmware unit ? or is it just the 1.3 firmware your after beings your already using a unit with 1.2 firmware ? if so what kind of problems do you have with 1.2 ? sorry for all the question its just that ive bought a vci-100 from ebay and knew nothing about the firmware problems all i want is for that ramp up problem to be gone so i can bring in a a tune straight away with out it slowing down and throwing it out of sink and to be able to scratch and throw in samples just like i do on a pair of technics turn tables or a cd deck !!! can any one confirm that they have upgraded there 1.1 unit to 1.2 or 1.3 and that it solved that problem ? cant wait for it to turn up, im going to be sooooooooo anxious and nerves upgrading, i just know im going to have a evening mare doing it, lol im itching for a propa scratch up !!! every thing else about the vci-100 i love ps ....... keep intouch and drop us a line when your upgrade kit arrives ciar, ill do the same |
| Gregory Finely 07.09.2009 | I am in Essex just bought the upgrade kit for my v 1.2 VCI 100, hopefully when it arrives i will upgrade and stop my current TSI playing up happy to loan it out once i have done the upgrade, fyi i am on the borders of East London/Essex lol easy to work out where! |
| Ollie Hubschman 04.09.2009 | i managed to order the upgrade kit from djtt store last evening
, i paid by credit card instead of paypal and it went through without a hitch now its just a matter of waiting for it to arrive !!! ps ....... (quick question) im a mac user and know hardly anything about pc's (windows) and i know that you have to use a windows computer to do the upgrade !!! i have got a laptop running vista that ive turned on a few times, could i do the upgrade using that ? |
| Winston Mazeika 04.09.2009 | Nah I called up westend DJs a while ago, and they don't have a firmware upgrade kit themselves. They send the units off to Vestax and cost |
| Doug Bieling 03.09.2009 | if you were local .. which your not was believeing i may be able to help. What about westend dj in london, they are vestax dealers so maybe able to help you out |
| Ollie Hubschman 03.09.2009 | Thanks for your reply Ean i have just sent them an email after trying it (several times) again lol Hope they can help |
| 03.09.2009 | try the webstore again- its usually very reliable. If its not working shoot an email to orders@djranking
s.com finding someone else that has already done the upgrade is a good way to go as well. |
| Ollie Hubschman 03.09.2009 | south east, essex can you save my life ? |
| Doug Bieling 03.09.2009 | Where in the UK are you ? |
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