Once PB Pro has been loaded on to your SSD powerbase by an operative you can subsequently reprogram it yourself with a different version selected from those listed below.
All you need is an AUX cable to connect your PC to the powerbase and the PC software to download the PB Pro code on to the powerbase.
Cables
RichG makes and sells 2 types of cable (Slot Forum PM for price and availability):
- RS232 with a 9 way D-type connector
- USB
Download Software
The bootloader software that needs to be installed on your PC to install the PB Pro upgrade on to the Powerbase can be downloaded from the PB Pro releases page.
How to Reprogram your Powerbase
- Download one of the PB Pro versions from the list on the PB Pro Releases page
- With no power connected to the Powerbase connect the download cable between your PC and the powerbase
- Run the Tiny PIC bootloader program on your PC
- Select the PC COM port corresponding to the socket that you have plugged the cable into
- Set the baud rate to 19200
- Using the "Browse" button find the PB Pro version that you have just downloaded
- Hit the "Write Flash" button then immediately power up your powerbase
- The bootloader program will indicate that the download is taking place and confirm when it is complete.
- The Powerbase will automatically start up when the download is complete.
PC based Race Management Software programs that support PB Pro
In alphabetical order:
PClapcounter
Slot GP
SSD Console
To be able to benefit from all of the features provided in each RMS system it is recommended that you use the latest version of PB Pro unless otherwise advised by the RMS developer.