LINX 1.6 Firmware Update. (2 Viewers)

[RobW0]

Has anyone else, who has a LINX system, updated to the 1.6 firmware? If you have not, you might want to wait. If you have, are you having any issue with you system. The problem I am having is that the main unit does not talk to the display anymore unless the the engine is running. I talked to a tech person at ARB and it seems that to get around the problem of battery drain they have put the main unit in a form of sleep mode when the engine is off.

So I would like to know if you have updated, do you have the same problems?

 

[gfox777]

I just bought the linx system and will be installing it in my 80. Did you resolve this issue and how do you like this system? It sure seem more affordable than other systems like spod or SwitchPros when comparing apples to apples. Pretty excited to see how it works.

 

[Hulsty]

FYI Software is up to Version 1.11 now.

 

[yonah]

@RobW0

There is a Linx owners group on Facebook. Recommend joining (it’s a closed group) and posting this inquiry there. IIRC, some of the engineers that were involved in Linx’s creation and its ongoing development are members and contribute often, answer questions, help troubleshoot, etc.

Link: ARB LINX - https://www.facebook.com/groups/340202239817564/?ref=share

 

[RobW0]

I just bought the linx system and will be installing it in my 80. Did you resolve this issue and how do you like this system? It sure seem more affordable than other systems like spod or SwitchPros when comparing apples to apples. Pretty excited to see how it works.

Yes the problem was with a bug in the Android operating system. The system is now up to 1.11 as stated by others. I like the system but it is not without its little quirks. The facebook group is a good suggestion. I also have an sPod system which I use for accessories in the back of the truck. I can use the LINX to trigger inputs on the sPod.

 

[yonah]

Yes the problem was with a bug in the Android operating system. The system is now up to 1.11 as stated by others. I like the system but it is not without its little quirks. The facebook group is a good suggestion. I also have an sPod system which I use for accessories in the back of the truck. I can use the LINX to trigger inputs on the sPod.

I’ve considering picking up an SPOD for my six relay circuits — I too have a Linx. Did you modify the trigger input Ethernet cable for the SPOD to connect to the six Linx output terminals?

 

[RobW0]

I’ve considering picking up an SPOD for my six relay circuits — I too have a Linx. Did you modify the trigger input Ethernet cable for the SPOD to connect to the six Linx output terminals?

I have the spod switch panel on my rear box setup. There is no modifications needed for the spod. I use it for my rear hatch lights and various usb and 12v jack in the back. I have my rear dust lights also hooked up to the spod and use the Linx to control them. My dust lights have a hi low setting. I have two switches on the linx, one for low and one for hi. I have them setup so that when I hit my brakes, it will switch from Low to Hi. I also have one of the triggers from the LINX going to a relay which will turn my Ham radio on and off when I turn the truck on and off.

 

[yonah]

I have the spod switch panel on my rear box setup. There is no modifications needed for the spod. I use it for my rear hatch lights and various usb and 12v jack in the back. I have my rear dust lights also hooked up to the spod and use the Linx to control them. My dust lights have a hi low setting. I have two switches on the linx, one for low and one for hi. I have them setup so that when I hit my brakes, it will switch from Low to Hi. I also have one of the triggers from the LINX going to a relay which will turn my Ham radio on and off when I turn the truck on and off.



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Very cool. I like that setup. The if/then logic of the Linx offers a lot of possibilities.

Did you simply run the switching harness from the Linx output pins to the SPOD input pins?

 

[RobW0]

Very cool. I like that setup. The if/then logic of the Linx offers a lot of possibilities.

Did you simply run the switching harness from the Linx output pins to the SPOD input pins?

Just need to run a small gauge trigger wire from the LINX unit to the sPOD input block.

 

[yonah]

Just need to run a small gauge trigger wire from the LINX unit to the sPOD input block.

Thanks! That’s what I was thinking. I appreciate the feedback.

I'm considering the SPOD Source LT. I think it makes sense: six outputs (to match the Linx's six output trigger circuits), solid state, the control box is very small, and it has Bluetooth connectiviy (so there's some redundancy if the Linx head unit fails). I'm sure the CAT5 input cable could be modified with Linx terminal sleeves to make this a plug and play install.

SourceLT w/ Mini6 - Universal - 4x4 sPod

The SourceLT/Mini6 Universal power management system from sPOD gives you 6-channels to wire and control your accessories.

www.4x4spod.com

 

[RobW0]

Thanks! That’s what I was thinking. I appreciate the feedback.

I'm considering the SPOD Source LT. I think it makes sense: six outputs (to match the Linx's six output trigger circuits), solid state, the control box is very small, and it has Bluetooth connectiviy (so there's some redundancy if the Linx head unit fails). I'm sure the CAT5 input cable could be modified with Linx terminal sleeves to make this a plug and play install.

SourceLT w/ Mini6 - Universal - 4x4 sPod

The SourceLT/Mini6 Universal power management system from sPOD gives you 6-channels to wire and control your accessories.

www.4x4spod.com

I am not familiar with the SourceLT. I am using a Bantam on mine. From a quick look at that unit, I do not see the same ability to trigger an input like the Bantam.