Software Updates
WDM Driver (all genpix devices):
2016-07-09 - windows drivers version 4.0.0.14 are released (based on Cypress generic USB driver 1.2.3.14)
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows 10 - instructions for driver installation (for Windows 10, as example).
2012-03-09 - windows drivers version 3.4.7.0 are released (added support for support SkyWalker-3 ).
Two branches:
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - genpix_3.4.7.0_WinXP.
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 - genpix_3.4.7.0_Win7.
BDA Driver (all genpix devices except SkyWalker-3):
2013-03-26 - GenpixBDA driver version 0.2.0.3 is released (works on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7).
Read the readme.txt file (inside the archive) about firmware version requirements and firmware update procedure (if update is required).
Added support for new firmware version (2.16.x) and some new custom functions (documentation for these functions will be released soon).
2012-04-22 - GenpixBDA driver version 0.2.0.2 is released (works on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7).
Read the readme.txt file (inside the archive) about firmware version requirements and firmware update procedure (if update is required).
This driver is intended to be used with DVB applications which provide BDA/PBDA native support (no intermediate interface is required).
All interfaces hosted here are intended to be used with Genpix WDM driver. GenpixWDM and GenpixBDA can not coexist (at least, for the same device).
GenpixWDM and GenpixBDA drivers can be installed/used if they are assigned for different genpix devices (same type devices with different serial numbers are treated as different devices by Windows), but such Windows configuration is for experts only (no technical support for such configuration is provided).
TSReader Source DLL update:
1.0.4 - TSReader_Genpix_SW3 interface - here.
supports Genpix SkyWalker-3 only (use "Tsreader Genpix Unified" for all other Genpix devices). Use this interface version after upgrading SkyWalker-3 firmware to ver.2.05.7 (since format of Tune command is changed in this firmware version).
1.0.3 - TSReader_Genpix_SW3 interface - here.
supports Genpix SkyWalker-3 only (use "Tsreader Genpix Unified" for all other Genpix devices).
1.10 - TSReader_Genpix_Unified interface - here.
fixes/changes:
- supports new firmware only (2.14.x and up for SkyWalker family, and 2.10.x for adapter Rev.2),
added support for 2.16.x firmware;
- signal strength is reported in dBm now;
- added Ber error rate reporting (non-documented feature of demodulator chip).
1.9 - TSReader_Genpix_Unified interface - here.
fixes/changes:
- supports new firmware only (2.14.x and up for SkyWalker family, and 2.10.x for adapter Rev.2);
- added support for Auto-FEC for Turbo-8PSK modulation.
1.8 - TSReader_Genpix_Unified interface - here.
fixes/changes:
- has increased tuning time-out for transponders with low Symbol Rate;
- supports new firmware only (2.13.x and up for SkyWalker family, and 2.10.x for adapter Rev.2);
- added support for fec = 2/3 and 5/6 for Turbo-QPSK modulation (you have to use TSReader version released on 02/03/2010 or later).
1.6.2 - TSReader_Genpix_Unified interface - here.
fixes/changes:
- fix bug of incorrect tuning status return in Quiet mode;
- "failed to lock" modal window is changed from MB_ICONERROR to MB_ICONEXCLAMATION
1.6 - TSReader_Genpix_Unified interface - here.
fixes/changes:
- improved packet synchronization when tuned to DSS QPSK streams;
- Multi-card support (you may run several independent instances of TSReader if you have several cards installed);
- improved DPP switches control;
- improved tolerance to the noise on poorly grounded Dish/coax-cables.
To use this interface Firmware of genpix device should be upgraded to the latest version (see Utilities section).
DVB Dream interface update:
1.0.4 - supports SkyWalker-3 only, added Blind Scan functionality. This interface requires firmware version 2.05.7 or newer (use firmware update utility, link is in the Utilities section below) - download.
1.0.3 - supports SkyWalker-3 only (use "DD Genpix Unified" interface for all other Genpix devices) - download.
1.1.10 - Added support for new SkyWalker-1/-2 firmware ver. 2.16.x. For compatibility reasons, older firmware versions (older then 2.14.x) are not supported. If you use older firmware, use interface ver.1.1.8 instead. Should be copied in Devices folder (to avoid conflict, please keep just one version of genpix interface in this folder) - download.
1.1.9 - Added support for new SkyWalker-1/-2 firmware ver. 2.14.x. For compatibility reasons, older firmware versions are not supported. If you use older firmware, use interface ver.1.1.8 instead. Should be copied in Devices folder (to avoid conflict, please keep just one version of genpix interface in this folder) - download.
1.1.8 - Added support for new SkyWalker-1/-2 firmware ver. 2.13.x and 8PSK-to-USB2 Rev.2 firmware ver. 2.10.x. For compatibility reasons, older firmware versions are not supported. If you use older firmware, use interface ver.1.1.6 instead. Should be copied in Devices folder (to avoid conflict, please keep just one version of genpix interface in this folder) - download.
1.1.6 - Genpix Unified Device interface for DVB Dream v.1.3 (and newer). Works with all Genpix devices (8PSK-to-USB2, 8PSK-to-USB2 Rev.2, SkyWalker-1). Multi-card support. Improved DPP switches control. Improved tolerance to the noise on poorly grounded Dish/coax-cables. Should be copied in Devices folder (to avoid conflict, please keep just one version of genpix interface in this folder) - download. To use this interface, Firmware of genpix device should be upgraded to the latest version (see Utilities section).
SmartDVB (all genpix devices except SkyWalker-3):
0.0.5 - Added support for new SkyWalker-1/-2 firmware ver.2.13.x and 8PSK-to-USB2 Rev.2 firmware ver.2.10.x - download.
StreamReader for CrazyScan (SkyWalker-3 only):
0.0.2 - Initial release. Extract and copy both files into the same folder as CrazyScan - download.
Utilities
All firmware updaters work with WDM drivers only (they do not work with BDA drivers).
SkyWalker-3 updater - updates firmware of Genpix SkyWalker-3 to version 2.05.7. Added support Blind Scan, changed parameters format of Tune command. Thus, new DVB Dream (ver.1.0.4 and newer), TSReader (ver.1.0.4 and newer) interfaces have to be used after firmware upgrade.
SkyWalker-2 updater - updates firmware of Genpix SkyWalker-2 to version 2.13.6. Added support for few extra FEC rates for Torbo-coded modulations. New DVB Dream (ver.1.1.8 and newer), TSReader (ver.1.8 and newer), SmartDVB (ver.0.0.5) interfaces have to be used to be able to use extra features of this firmware.
SkyWalker-1 updater - updates firmware of Genpix SkyWalker-1 to version 2.13.x (x depends on PCB revision used by SkyWalker-1). Added support for few extra FEC rates for Torbo-coded modulations. New DVB Dream (ver.1.1.8 and newer), TSReader (ver.1.8 and newer), SmartDVB (ver.0.0.5) interfaces have to be used to be able to use extra features of this firmware.
8PSK-to-USB2 Rev.2 updater - updates firmware of Genpix 8PSK-to-USB2 Rev.2 to version 2.10.4. Added support for few extra FEC rates for Torbo-coded modulations. New DVB Dream (ver.1.1.8 and newer), TSReader (ver.1.8 and newer), SmartDVB (ver.0.0.5) interfaces have to be used to be able to use extra features of this firmware.
GPreset ver.1.5 - new command prompt utility to Reset Firmware (resets internal variables, switches OFF power of 8PSK module and LNB).
Utility allows to reset the adapter after crash of DVB application. Works only if USB communication is still alive. Otherwise, power-cycle is the only solution to reset the adapter.
