Marcum flasher firmware 3.17 is up for download

  • fisherman-andy
    Posts: 252
    January 9, 2013 at 4:05 pm #1304755

    Marcum LX7 firmware 3.17 is up for download

    Go to their site download the file to perform the upgrade. You will need a USB cable and please read all instructions fully before doing so.

    This new version (3.17) will update your LX-7 to include all the sonar performance developed for the 2013 Digital Sonar Systems. Sensitivity/Gain adjustments have been added for more low end adjustability. More low end settings will allow for more micro adjustments, and improve performance of the Automatic & Dynamic range settings. For owners upgrading from version 2.9 or lower this update will bring in the chart zoom view mode. Note that there are two different files for download below. Make sure you select the correct upgrade file based on the version your system is currently running.



    – There is no upgrade yet seen for the LX6 or LX9, hopefully those get posted today also to ease LX6/9 owners.

    – Please post your reviews if you get a chance to use the new update on the ice this week.

    kennyd
    Posts: 63
    January 9, 2013 at 4:55 pm #1128613

    Yay!,,,just updated! Hopefully it is as good as 2.9 was last year!

    castle-rock-clown
    Posts: 2596
    January 9, 2013 at 5:02 pm #1128614

    Quote:

    Yay!,,,just updated! Hopefully it is as good as 2.9 was last year!


    See “I’m scared” post.

    kennyd
    Posts: 63
    January 9, 2013 at 5:32 pm #1128630

    Quote:

    Quote:

    Yay!,,,just updated! Hopefully it is as good as 2.9 was last year!


    See “I’m scared” post.


    I’m updating from 3.01 so it can’t be worse

    fisherman-andy
    Posts: 252
    January 9, 2013 at 5:38 pm #1128639

    Looks like the LX6 firmware for v3.17 has just been posted for download. Update at will boys! I know I will…

    Vandy
    Central Iowa
    Posts: 59
    January 9, 2013 at 10:43 pm #1128749

    James do you know if a person sends there 7 in to get upgraded to a 9, will the 3.17 be installed on the 9?

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    January 9, 2013 at 10:46 pm #1128751

    Quote:

    James do you know if a person sends there 7 in to get upgraded to a 9, will the 3.17 be installed on the 9?

    Yes it will. Any unit that comes into MarCum for repairs or upgrades will be updated to the latest software version.

    Vandy
    Central Iowa
    Posts: 59
    January 9, 2013 at 10:54 pm #1128761

    Thank you.

    jld
    Holmen
    Posts: 813
    January 10, 2013 at 1:59 am #1128839

    How big a deal is this to do? I am no computer wizard but looking at the instructions briefly on the Marcum site it didn’t seem real difficult. Just need to get a cord.

    joetc
    Rogers and Longville, MN
    Posts: 64
    January 10, 2013 at 2:15 am #1128843

    Watch the video they have on the site. It was very easy.

    Joe

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    January 10, 2013 at 2:20 am #1128845

    DITTO on watching the video !!!

    I just downloaded the new version to my LX-6 and I will be out on Onalaska tomorrow !!!

    I have never been there before but I have an eye appointment up in LAX tomorrow so I’m bringing my gear with…

    feel free to pm me with any helpfull hints for the area if you want !!!

    ______________
    Inactive
    MN - 55082
    Posts: 1644
    January 10, 2013 at 2:23 am #1128847

    I found getting the rubber USB flap seated back correctly to be the most difficult part. The install was super easy and the unit booted with all my previous settings.

    kennyd
    Posts: 63
    January 10, 2013 at 3:40 am #1128874

    I agree! hahaa takes literally 30 seconds…cant wait for feedback on 3.17!

    Quote:

    I found getting the rubber USB flap seated back correctly to be the most difficult part. The install was super easy and the unit booted with all my previous settings.

    ederd
    Northeast Iowa, Randalia
    Posts: 1537
    January 10, 2013 at 2:28 pm #1128962

    I downloaded the upgrade form 2.9 and followed the directions exactly, I get the chirping, connect my usb, open the file, drag the download into it, but I don’t hear a steady tone, it just goes quiet, then starts chirping again when it says it’s done installing, I click safe to remove, unplug the usb, power off and when I turn it back on and go to settings it shows version 2.9. I don’t think I’ve missed any steps but was wondering if I should restore factory settings and then try to install?

    Ed

    Stihl21
    Colorado
    Posts: 13
    January 10, 2013 at 3:36 pm #1129004

    Are you positive you downloaded the update for “versions upgrading from 2.9 or lower” – and not the version for 3.01?

    ederd
    Northeast Iowa, Randalia
    Posts: 1537
    January 10, 2013 at 3:53 pm #1128933

    Yes, I am positive I downloaded the proper upgrade. When I upgraded to the 2.9 I had no problem. I may have to call Marcum and talk with them to see if something is being done wrong.

    Ed

    ederd
    Northeast Iowa, Randalia
    Posts: 1537
    January 10, 2013 at 5:09 pm #1129034

    A quick call to Marcum and all is well!! Upgraded to version 3.17 and ready to go!!!!!

    Ed

    FishinPaul
    Eau Claire, WI
    Posts: 172
    January 10, 2013 at 9:20 pm #1129144

    Got it loaded,I will try it in the morning and report back with my findings. Paul

    shane123
    Anthon, Iowa
    Posts: 496
    January 10, 2013 at 11:04 pm #1129188

    still nothing for the lx-9

    gillfisher
    God's country - Wisconsin
    Posts: 86
    January 11, 2013 at 12:07 am #1129211

    I tried it out today and it seems less jumpy than 2.9, I was on a lake that is only 9 feet deep at the deepest so I couldn’t check the dynamic depth. I did notice that with lower sensitivity settings the digit depth readout would go to 0 even though the bottom was showing up, no big deal there. I did really like the chart zoom and left that on most of the time I was out today. The new menu is easy enough to get used to as well. I’m giving it the thumbs up.

    zab.jr
    Winona, Mn
    Posts: 56
    January 11, 2013 at 1:04 am #1129230

    Will I be able to do this update from my iMac or do I need a windows platform?

    joetc
    Rogers and Longville, MN
    Posts: 64
    January 11, 2013 at 1:22 am #1129232

    Won’t work with a Mac accounting to Marcum.

    gillfisher
    God's country - Wisconsin
    Posts: 86
    January 11, 2013 at 1:22 am #1129233

    Windows only

    MNEric90
    Shakopee, MN
    Posts: 99
    January 11, 2013 at 1:29 am #1129236

    Quote:

    Will I be able to do this update from my iMac or do I need a windows platform?

    Windows ONLY. Very simple process. Simple as plug it in, click, drag, wait, unplug

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