Upgrade GTO Control Box and Keypad Firmware

03-24-08 Version 4.15 is now available. All users with versions v4.07 through 4.11 are urged to upgrade again. Users in the western hemisphere with version 4.12 do NOT need to upgrade (although you certainly may), but anyone in the eastern hemisphere will definitely want to do so. Please refer to the bug list beginning with version v4.07.

The firmware (software) of the Astro-Physics GTO Keypad controller can be updated to the current version. Mounts shipped prior to January 22, 2001 will require a new chip for the GTO servo box to enable this flash update process and utilize all the features of this version. The new chip is also required to enable the park function in version 5.00.012 (or above) of TheSky software.

Keypad Controller and GTO Control Box Functions
Your GTO mount has two brains that work together – the firmware housed in the GTO control box and the firmware residing in the keypad controller. We encourage you to review the information regarding the function and interplay of the ROM chip in the GTO Control Box and the keypad EEPROM to better understand your system.

Upgrade GTO Control Box Firmware

GTO Keypad Firmware - Current and Prior Versions
Thank you!
We extend special thanks to you, our customer and friend, for your thoughtful suggestions and recommendations. Many of them are implemented in the changes to date and others will be incorporated in future versions. You have great ideas and we appreciate your willingness to share them with us.

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