FAQ for Chip Upgrade
Why is the Upgrade Chip a good investment?
The new chip is necessary, not only because the software Upgrade will not run on the old chip but the new chip will also be necessary for the downloading process using the "Quantum Programmer" coming in the late summer. More on this ...
When is the Upgrade coming from the OEMs?
The Upgrade Chip and software will not be available in present or coming OEM
loco releases for at least 3 months or more.
This is in part due to the long lead times for the OEM process. We will post info re: OEM upgrade status as soon as we have it.
The Upgrade Will Be Primarily Offered To Users For Self Installation!
There is no requirement to have the work performed by others unless the user chooses his dealer/installer to do it.
A complete set of color instructions, specific for each loco, will be furnished with each Upgrade ROM.
A reasonably priced chip extraction tool is recommended and will be offered.
A complete list of all QSI equiped OEM locos and the corresponding Upgrade software IDs.
About 50 revisions are included in the Upgrade, many appear in the MR full page ad.
American Hobby and the DCC Dealers Association sponsored the MR ad but all dealers are welcome to participare. Contact American Hobby Distributors.
