******************************************************************************* * MiniTerm Release Notes - These are the recent MAJOR changes to the software * ---------------------- and firmware from version-to-version. The firmware * version number is briefly shown on the MiniTerm LCD * at boot time. The software version number is for the TOTAL RELEASE package. * The individual software components each have a version number, usually on the * Help->About screen. The MiniTerm keypad also has a hardware number located * on the label affixed to the bottom of the keypad. Contact support for info * regarding hardware improvements/changes. ******************************************************************************* NOTE: To upgrade the firmware in your MiniTerm you must start with v5.10 or higher and you must use the RS-232 cable. Run RSLoad and then Open Files of type Firmware Upgrade (*.upg). ** NEW HARDARE VERSION ** Version 6.10 - Nov 2011 * Software - Corrected some bugs in the downloader. * Firmware - New two-finger reset menu and updated the bootloader to v1.20. Version 6.00 - Sept 2011 * Software - Added support for programming LCD backlight brightness hardware. * Firmware - Added commands for new hardware (LCD backlight, RTC clock, Temp and Battery voltage). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** OLD HARDWARE VERSION ** Version 5.60 - May 2011 * Software: - Added USB CDC Virtual COM host option to the Properties panel, along with CDC serial number selection (0000 to 9999). * Firmware: - Added USB CDC Virtual serial host option. Version 5.41 - Oct 2009 * Software: - Corrected F13-F24. Added Printscreen, ScrollLock, Pause/Break. - Corrected ECR Post Process concatenate key data checkbox bug. * Firmware: - Added Printscreen, ScrollLock, Pause/Break. - Adjusted the USB HID report to allow for the F13-F24 key codes. Version 5.40 - Oct 2009 * Software: - Added F1-F24, numeric keypad keys, etc. * Firmware: - Added F1-F24, numeric keypad keys, etc. Version 5.30 - Sept 2009 * Software: - Added Line Edit LCD character translations to advanced mode. * Firmware: - Added Line Edit LCD character translations to advanced mode. Version 5.20 - June 2009 * Software: - Added electronic cash register (ECR) post-processing to the Advanced Properties panel. * Firmware: - Boot-time (2-finger) EEPROM erase menu added. - Added electronic cash register (ECR) post-processing support. Version 5.10 - April 2009 * Software: - Better support for embedded NULs and @'s in the macros. - Added insert MIDI Message menu. - Hold CTRL while launching MacroMaster to go into Advanced mode. - Added Bootloader for in-the-field firmware updates over RS232. * Firmware: - Added OnShow and OnLeave transition characters to Screen mode. - Added Bootloader for in-the-field firmware updates over RS232. Version 5.01 - September 2008 * Software: - Added MIDI baud rate to the Properties panel. * Firmware: - Supports MIDI baud rate. Version 5.00 - May 2008 * Software: - Added MultiMedia key support. * Firmware: - Added MultiMedia key support over USB and PS/2 (this required a change of the -K USB VendorID to 0x16C0 and ProductID to 0x0606). Version 4.20 - March 2008 * Software: - Allow for LED commands within macros. Can now make keys act as macros even though MiniTerm is in Line Edit mode. - Added Save Data For Next Screen property in screen mode. * Firmware: - Added run-time EEPROM IN and OUT commands for user storage. - Added additional support for Serial LCD software. - Allow for LED commands within macros. Can now make keys act as macros even though MiniTerm is in Line Edit mode. - Added Save Data For Next Screen property in screen mode. Version 4.10 - October 2007 * Software: - Hex/ASCII display modes for the MacroMaster macro data grid. * Firmware: - Added rotating LCD messages and bargraph command. Version 4.00 - June 2007 * Initial release of the "RJ" version of the MiniTerm. This is a complete redesign of the previous generation of MiniTerms (v1, v2, v3) and a phase out of PS/2 support (except by special order).