Web Updates

There are several firmware and software components that can be updated. The update process is managed in this part of RaceStudio 3.

Web Updates icon

Updates first need to be downloaded from the AiM server to the local PC drive. Firmware updates must then be transmitted to the AiM devices.

Note

Webinar Icon AiM Tech Tips short video, hosted by Bryc Talley: RaceStudio3 Download and Update. Click here to watch the August 15th, 2024 video.

Note

Webinar Icon AiM Tech Tips short video, hosted by Bryc Talley: Updating MyChron5. Click here to watch the August 14th, 2024 video.

At the top left corner of the page, you will find two separate tabs: Firmware and Display, which refer to the two main types of updates.

Updates for Firmware and Software

This window is vertically divided in two parts: left and right.

  • The left part shows the list of connected devices.

  • The right part shows the list of the latest software and firmware versions available on the AiM server for all AiM devices.

The top toolbar includes the following buttons: Download Updates, Install SW, Export/Import, and Update Device.

Download Software and Firmware Updates

After selecting the devices you want firmware for, click the Download button to start the process.

The first time you enter the Web Updates page, all rows in the list will be enabled by default. Every time AiM publishes a new version, only the newly available items will be enabled.

Take care: the download process is separate from the update process. Updating the device must be triggered manually.

Export and Import Updates

This option lets you copy an update file to or from an external drive.

Install a New RaceStudio 3 Version

The Install SW button launches the most recent RaceStudio 3 installer downloaded on the PC.

Update Your Device

The Update Device button copies the most recent firmware files to the selected connected device.

Updates for Display Resources of Configurations

Graphical resources for AiM devices are among the largest files distributed online. Previously, all these resources were included in the installer, which meant that every user downloaded all graphical resources for all devices—even if they only used one device type.

Since most AiM users typically use devices like MyChron or Solo, which do not require graphical resources, this led to unnecessary downloads. The current approach downloads graphical resources separately, reducing update size and time.

The top toolbar includes the following buttons: Download Resources, Export/Import, and Download All.

Download Graphical Resources

You can choose to download either:

  • all graphical resources for all devices, or

  • only the resources for the specific devices you select in the list.

Export and Import Graphical Resources

This option lets you copy graphical resource files to or from an external drive.