Artto Ilmanen Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Gents, I want to upgrade the firmware of my 14Sg to the newest (9.0) version: This is what I found on Futaba USA: https://futabausa.com/product-suppor...are-downloads/ Links on Ripmax site do not work: http://www.ripmax.com/Futaba_Upgrade.aspx?UGID=T14SG How can I be assured I download a correct version (European?) Can I download it on Futaba USA? thanks, Artto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Perkins are now the UK Futaba importer/distributor so you could ask them. I did have look on their website but couldn't see any links to Futaba downloads, but as they have only recently taken over they may not have got those on their website yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Artto, You should be aware if you are upgrading your 14SG later than V4 then any early receiver clones may have trouble with the LBT protocol. If you only have pukka Futaba receivers, then you shouldn't have any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artto Ilmanen Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 22 hours ago, Frank Skilbeck said: Perkins are now the UK Futaba importer/distributor so you could ask them. I did have look on their website but couldn't see any links to Futaba downloads, but as they have only recently taken over they may not have got those on their website yet. Thanks Frank, Very good, I'll contact them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artto Ilmanen Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 21 hours ago, Andy Stephenson said: Artto, You should be aware if you are upgrading your 14SG later than V4 then any early receiver clones may have trouble with the LBT protocol. If you only have pukka Futaba receivers, then you shouldn't have any issues. Andy, thanks for the hint I believe I only have one Frysky clone receiver so I'm not running high risks. Al other receivers genuine Futaba. My current T14Sg firmware is V3.0 and the latest is V9.0 so I feel it is advisable to uopdate the firmware, just to minimize any risks in reliable performance of the TX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 The later FRSky receivers were made to work with the LBT protocol but the only way you can find out if it's OK is to try it with another Tx switched on. If it doesn't continually glitch, then it's probably OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artto Ilmanen Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 (edited) Good to know - I happen to have also a T8FG Super which I could use for testing, as you suggest. As a side note, I’m not sure wether the firmware update is mandatory. I just feel that maybe I’m running risks in terms of reliable radio link between the TX and the RX if I do not carry out the update. The current firmware is V3.0 and the latest version is V9.0. For some reason I haven’t seen much discussion on the matter. Edited January 1 by Artto Ilmanen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Maybe too old ?. http://147.135.224.192/telechargement.php?menu=8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artto Ilmanen Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 2 minutes ago, Paul De Tourtoulon said: Maybe too old ?. http://147.135.224.192/telechargement.php?menu=8 Well, the firmware seems to be v9.0 which is, as far as I know, the latest. On From what I can see, the telemetry language package is the French version. Neither French nor English is my first language but I happen to speak French so I could maybe take this route. On the other hand, then, I should take the French firmware version as well. Which means it’s hard to get support from any of my flying buddies should there be need for that. So, wrapping up I think I will stick with the English software package, for convenience reasons. In anyways, thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I still run my 14SG on V4.0 because I have a fleet of older FRSky receivers. Updating isn't mandatory so I have left it frozen at that version. There have been no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artto Ilmanen Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 Thanks Andy, Ok I see.. Have you by any chance came accross with any review or analysis on benefits and disadvantages in upgrading the T14SG firmware? I start feeling a bit puzzled wether do the upgrade or not. Mine is V3.0 and so far I have actually been using my T8FG Super TX. Hence, it would be nice to have a better understanding on pros and cons of different firmware versions as it seems the newest firmware may also cause some troubles as you pointed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 On or after V4 you get voice announcements and probably some improvements in telemetry, plus extra features like better conditions. Not having felt the need to go beyond V4, I'm not sure how far it goes but the features I have are more than adequate for the type of flying I do. The bells and whistles that many brands brag about don't make you a better flyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artto Ilmanen Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 Thanks Andy. I hardly use any more sophisticated features beyond some simple mixing such as flap> elevator mix, etc. So from my perspective as long as I have a reliable radio link between th TX and RX I'm pretty much all set. The only exception for what I just said is I'm interested in telemetry and the associated voice announcements. Such as low RX battery alarm etc. I guess I might be just good with the V4.0 to get the voice announcements. As a side note, in case you use the voice announcement feature how is your set-up? earphones with wire or have you custom made a speaker set-up on the radio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) I've never tried to use the voice announcements as there is no internal speaker. You will need to use an earphone. The thinking at the time was you would annoy the other pilots on the flight line with constant squawking from your Tx but as it turns out, other manufacturers (and later Futaba) had no such sensitivity. When it comes to LBT, if you can't use it due to receiver compatibility, I think the link will be slightly more secure anyway. Edited January 1 by Andy Stephenson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artto Ilmanen Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 Thanks Andy Ok, I sent email to JPerkins on where to download the firmware updates. It may be difficult to find past releases, such as V4.0, though: Futaba USA lists only the V9.0 - so let's see. Ripmax used to list all firmware update versions but the links work no more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Arrto, I have the V4 update files, I could email them to you, PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 You may want to read this first before you consider updating, see the attached PDF... 14SG_FX22(E)v4.0_WEB.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 I don't have Futaba Tx but have previously updated a mates ( he didn't have a windows PC), if I recall a lot of the updates were to incorporate new telemtry sensors as Futaba released them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artto Ilmanen Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 On 02/01/2024 at 13:32, Andy Stephenson said: Arrto, I have the V4 update files, I could email them to you, PM me. Andy, Thank you so much! Let me think - I will PM you, then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave windymiller Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Ditto re v4. I downgraded my sg14!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artto Ilmanen Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 gents, how do you take backup files on the current firmware before carrying out an upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave windymiller Posted Wednesday at 18:43 Share Posted Wednesday at 18:43 You cant. Just download your old version if you want to put it back (assuming you can still find them - it been a while since i last did it?) If not, many of us have the older versions downloaded that could be sent to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artto Ilmanen Posted Wednesday at 19:04 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 19:04 Thanks Dave, I upgraded the firmware to V9.0. Many here have been very helpful offering assistance in case I feel the need to downgrade to v4.0. Let’s see, at least things to be fine for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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