Important Developments - QSI Chip Upgrade Program

January 18, 2007 - QSI Solutions

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QSI Chip Upgrade (Q1a Software Designation for Upgrade, original equipment is Q1)

We appreciate the patience of all who have been waiting for the Upgrades. All the steams are complete, in stock and all backorders shipped. All the diesels were held up for "Prime Mover" improvements and will begin shipping in early February.

It is important to understand that the Chip Upgrade Process is a continuous evolving process with improved features, more and better sound options and customized sound files all coming in the future. To start the process you need the upgrade chip but then as the new FREE software options are released you can download these files with the Quantum Programmer to continually have more and better features.

Quantum Programmer

The Quantum Programmer has completed beta testing and will be shipping later in February. Improvements to simplify the user interface are being incorporated.

While it is probably not practical for many individuals to get the programmer, we suggest that folks get together and purchase as a group. We will continue to provide the Upgrade chips with the latest software but it is not economical/practical for users who have purchased upgrade chips to purchase future upgrade chips! We strongly suggest that the Quantum Programmer be used.

New or Re-Runs of Locomotives that have the Q1a Upgrade

In order to provide up to date information and avoid confusion we are posting a list of all New or Re-Run locos that have some of the Q1a features. The list will be continually updated as the manufacturers implement the Upgrade. While most of the new diesel releases have Q1a chips and software features that may be downloaded,  none have the the improvements to the "Prime Mover" as stated above.

This is another case to use the Quantum Programmer.

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