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Last update: 20-12-2024

SPID AND RF HAMDESIGN Did made a new development:

The new firmware version v.2.xxx is a high quality programmed solution for all MD-0X controllers. (MD-01 and MD-02 and MD-03)
Latest version can be downloaded from this page down below.

The basis for exact pulse counting is the improved algorithm programming and new options for soft stop/start, among other things.
Also added for the new SPID rotor series which use absolute encoders.
Lots of news for the future for SPID rotor users...........

INFO:
Difference SPID Controllers MD-01, MD-02 and MD-03:..........
All controllers do have the same electronics.

Main difference is: enclosure.
MD-01 = 19" Rack mount enclosure (Same as Power supply PS-01)
MD-02 = Desktop enclosure (Same as Power supply PS-02)
MD-03 = Desktop enclosure small size, for use with standard rotators only (Replacement for Rot1Prog and Rot2Prog controller)
(MD-03 is usable for: SPID RAK, BIG-RAK, RAU, RAS, BIG-RAS, SPX-361, 362, 01, 02, 03)

Latest version SPID MD-0x firmware available:............

IMPORTANT:
PC User interface spidMD01dde.exe and Firmware must match with each other !
Firmware version v2.xxx or higher must use PC user interface spidMD01DDE.exe v.2xxx or higher as well

DOWNLOAD:
Main User manual for controllers firmware version >v2.xxx
* MD-01 / MD-02 / MD-03 Controllers: Please use our quote request page and fill in your invoice number of your previous purchase to get a free copy.

Firmware update V2.0.240 MD-0X Controllers (MD-01 and MD-02 and MD-03) Download NEW FRIMWARE [522 KB]
* (to download: Mouse click right / safe file)
ACTUAL: Latest version in link above is the new official release version V2.0.xxx
NOTE: Check settings in MD-0X menu, gear value must be set at least correct !
Download Gear settings setup for MD-0X Controllers User sheet below.

Download Gear settings for MD-01 / MD-02 controllers Firmware version >V2.xxxx
* Download gear settings info sheet PDF version [88 KB]

Firmware upload instructions:
* MD-01 / MD-02 How to update firmware MD-0X Controllers: Download Firmware Upload manual [570 KB]

Firmware upload instruction movie:
View it on YouTube RF HAMDESIGN Chanel (Thanks to Erwin Bejsta / Australia)
Note: Movie is based on MD-02, it is same for MD-01 and MD-03

Firmware upload tool:
* To upload firmware we advise to use Flash Magic version v13.45 (WIN OS)
You can download it direct from FlashMagic web-site: https://www.flashmagictool.com/
The firmware upload instructions manual is based to this version.
(Note: There can be newer versions of Flash Magic but they have no addition at all to the version listed above)

F-RAM Clean Tool:
* To empty / clean F-Ram memory MD-0X controller (Download CleanFram.HEX [249 KB] [249 KB] )
* (to download: Mouse click right / safe file)
(Info: use this to empty / clean your MD-0X memory before upload new version firmware, check Firmware upload instructions PDF)


PC User interface v.2.xxx spidMD01dde.exe program
* Download User Interface tool to control your SPID MD-0X Controller and rotor from your PC and change, upload and download parameters,
Download this file and unpack spidMD01dde.exe and spidMD01dde.ini files: Download latest version SpidMD01_DDE program (ZIP File) [1.275 KB]
Note: spidMD01DDE.exe is NOT a tracking program, just a tools to setup the controller more easy and sent basic rotation commands to the rotor.

RF HAMDESIGN offers a full Firmware upload service.
If you are not be able, or if you do not have the skills to upload the new firmware we are pleased to do the job for MD-01 and MD-02 and MD-03 controllers.

You pack your controller very well and ship it to us.
If your choice is for this service, please double pack the controller to avoid damage during transport (Damage is your risk)

The GameRules:

* You ship the controller on your cost to our warehouse in The Netherlands.
* we receive the controller and check it and upload new firmware and make tests
* We Pack it again and ship it back to you

Prices:
To quote a standard final price for this service is not possible, shipment to Belgium from The Netherlands is much cheaper as shipment to Australia from The Netherlands and vice-versa.

A summary:
* Freight charges to our warehouse: Your cost, you can check in advance yourself.
* If shipment from outside EU: Import customs tax in Holland: EUR 35,00
* Upload firmware service EUR 27,50
* Freight charges to you back again: on request
* Import in your country: This depends on how lenient your local customs is, you can check this in advance local.
(Inside EU no customs fee / surcharge)

If you are interested in a quote, please use the Quote Request Page

Adaptor Cable to upload Firmware from WIN OS PC to MD-0x Controller.
(MD-01 and MD-02 and MD-03)

This USB to RS232 Serial cable Adaptor is used to upload the new firmware to your MD-0x Controller
Drivers are usable for WIN OS 10....11

Specifications:
* Input Port USB
* Output Port RS232
* Cable Length: usable length (short)
* Indicator LEDs provide status of Transmit (TX) and Receive (Rx)

Part Number: FWU-1100
(Check price list for actual price)

Previous SPID Firmware versions:
02/11/11 Version 1.01 Bug in puls count check optimization[bugfix]
02/01/12 Version 1.02 Add protocol changement
01/02/12 Version 1.03 Bug with new gear logrotation
01/03/12 Version 1.04 Short way option
20/04/12 Version 1.05 Mouse on/off option
10/11/12 Version 1.08 New option add.... Set South = 0 degree
01/12/12 Version 1.10 Revised version, bugs removed.
01/02/13 Version 1.11 Revised version, vew bugs removed.
20/03/13 Version 1.13 Windows 8 proof version
15/07/13 Version 1.14 Ethernet bug fixed
04/09/13 Version 1.15a COM and USB bug fixed
19/09/13 Version 1.17 Bug fix during startup MD-01
09/10/13 Version 1.18 Bug fix during startup MD-01 display
10/12/13 Version 1.20 New functions in MD01dde added
21/06/14 Version 1.23 Bug fix ethernet module installation
24/01/15 Version 1.24E New functions for Rot2Prog proctocol
07/10/17 Version 1.2509 Removed several bugs and improved button instructions
08/11/19 Version 1.2514 Counting bug solved (solved pulse counting during short step rotaion)
01/08/20 Version 1.2514T Several bugs solved (Soft start/stop, pulse count correction during long passages)
(Note: v1.2514T is not displayed as v1.2514T in the LCD display, but if you did upload this version it will be active)

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New BETA SPID Firmware Version v2.XXX
BETA: 18/11/21 Version 2.0.166 New counting algorithm introduced, better soft start setting option, Puls loss correction
BETA: 30/03/22 Version 2.0.171 Improved previous version and corrected some bugs
BETA: 09/04/22 Version 2.0.176 Improved previous version and corrected bugs

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NEW: FINAL Version SPID Firmware relaese:
29/04/2022 Version v.2.0.200 Improved previous version and add motor current measurement option (Need CMM module)
31/07/2022 Version v.2.0.210 Improved previous version and some Firmware bug removed and add motor current measurement module (Need CMM module)
20/11/2022 Version v.2.0229 Solved some bugs and add new ethernet module drivers
15/12/2022 Version v.2.0233 Solved some bugs and add new ethernet module drivers
16/02/2023 Version v.2.0236 Add CANbus for absolute encoders software
18/07/2023 Version v.2.0239 Bugs solved and improved user menu
25/09/2023 Version v.2.0240 Bugs solved and improved user menu

Note:
Changes in firmware updates are not always mentioned for competitive reasons.

User Interface tool to control SPID MD-0X Controller and rotor from your PC and change, upload and download parameters.
Please note: We do NOT support firmware version <2.0.xxx and UI program version <2.0.xxx

User interface: Old version v1.13
* MD-01 / MD02 Software V1.13 (md01dde.exe), Download [3.330 KB]
(rename file extension after download to .exe)
User interface: Old Version v1.20
* MD-01 / MD02 Software V1.20 (md01dde.exe), Download [1.719 KB]
(rename file extension after download to .exe)

Firmware: Old version:
* MD-01 / MD-02 Firmware update V1.2514T (Download .HEX file [192 KB] )
(to download: Mouse click right / safe file)
Note: We do not offer support any more for firware versions older as v.2.xxx

USB Driver:
* MD-01 / MD-02 USB driver: Download [1.194 KB] (Normaly already available in Windows xx and not needed to install !)


SPID Protocol: if you want to write your own application to drive the MD-0X controller:
* Rot2Prog protocol download, full set files and info to write your own application:
Please contact us through our support request page.

* Some more info which would help you with an example python3 code for controlling the MD0X
It can be found at https://github.com/
Info on Gothub is only for your reference, we do NOT support this page, we do NOT add info to this page.
Please note: We do not support third party software or own programmed (track) program.
We advise to use PST-rotor to control our rotor system, PST rotor can also be a basis for other track software which do not support the SPID protocol. (Contact PST writer direct about this option)



Rot2Prog Protocol IMPORTANT INFO:
Support / help for writing your own application is not supported after purchasing a rotor set.
The Rot2Prog protocol is only provided by RF HAMDESIGN as a service. Thank you for your understanding.

SPID CD-ROM, quit old info, can be usefull, download ZIP file here
Download CD-ROM SPID(ZIP File) [46.830 KB]

* MD-01 & MD-02 & SPID/SPX HR rotor Setup (Download [1.166 KB] )

Options how to connect MD-01 / MD-02 to a rotator:
* MD-01 & MD-02 possibilities Rotator connections setup (Download [1.536 KB] )