The Cab3 APP features a menu to configure the Base3’s settings and to update the Base3’s firmware. From the homescreen, tap the Base3 Config button at the bottom right to enter the Base Details menu.
Note: The Cab3 APP must be connected to the Base3 to use this menu with the exception of the Wi-Fi configuration settings.
Base Details menu #
The Base Details menu will display the following information:
- Wi-Fi Connection Settings: Tap this to enter the Wi-Fi settings menu.
- Base Name: Displays the command base’s assigned name. Tap on it to enter a unique name to your command base.
- Base Type: Displays the type of command base that the Cab3 APP is connected to.
- Base Firmware Rev: Displays the command base’s firmware revision.
- Base Firmware Updater: Tap this to enter the Base3 firmware updater menu.
- Route Switch Throw Rate: This setting determines the time between the operation of each individual switch that makes up a route. You can set it to values between 0 (no delay) to a 2 second delay between each switch command.
- Warning: If you are using a Lionel SC2 switch controller, use a minimum value of 1.0. This warning does not apply to the LCS ASC2 switch/accessory controller.
- TMCC Radio Channel: View and set the command base’s TMCC channel used by the Cab-1L and Cab2 remotes.
- Database Backup: Tap to open the memory module menu. Create or import your engine roster using a memory module plugged into the command base.
- Cab2 Memory Module: Tap to open the Cab2 firmware menu where, using a black writable memory module plugged into your command base, you can down the latest Cab2 firmware to update your Cab2 remote.
- Cab3 Settings: Various settings for the APP to customize your experience.
Base3 Firmware Updater #
The Cab3 APP allows you to update the firmware in your Base3 when Lionel releases a new version. Periodic versions will be released to include things like new features and bug fixes.
The first step in updating the firmware in your Base3 is to check if a newer version of the firmware is available:
- Power up your Base3 and connect the smart-device to it using Wi-Fi.
- Open the Cab3 APP.
- Open the Command Base tab of the APP, and tap the Base3 Config button at the bottom right to enter the Base Details menu.
- Tap “Base Firmware Updater”.
- Here you will see your Base3’s current firmware version along with the latest firmware version available from Lionel. If these numbers do not match, it’s time to update your Base3.
- Tap “Download latest firmware to Cab3” to have the APP retrieve the firmware from Lionel’s online database. Note that an internet connection is required for this step.
Once the Cab3 APP has the latest firmware saved, you’re ready to update your Base3:
- With the Base3 powered off, hold down the settings button (looks like a gear) on the front of the Base3 and flip on the Base3’s power switch.
- Observe that the blue LIONEL lights on the ends of the Base3 will flash.
- Connect your smart-device to the Base3’s Wi-Fi and open the Cab3 APP. The Base3 can only be updated in Access Point mode. If in Network mode, move the switch to Access Point.
- Tap the Base3 Config button at the bottom right to enter the Base3 Configuration screen and then tap “Base Firmware Updater”.
- Tap “Update Base3 Firmware” – the update will take up to one minute. Do not power off the Base3 or close the Cab3 APP while the update is running.
- After the update is complete, tap “Restart Base3” or power off the Base3 and then on again to place it into its normal operating mode. The Base3 firmware update has completed.
Cab3 Settings #
When in the Base Details menu, tap on “Cab3 Settings” to view a number of options to customize your APP experience.
Hold Brake/Boost Speed #
These two options affect the boost and brake buttons when controlling engines or trains. Boost makes an engine speed up quickly. Brake helps to stop a engine quick. The Hold settings are relevant to what happens when you release the boost and brake buttons. With “Hold Boost Speed” off, when you release the boost button, the engine will return to the speed it was going before you used burst. With it on, it will stay at the speed it’s travelling when you release the boost button. The same goes for brake. When “Hold Brake Speed” is off, the engine will return to the speed it was travelling at before you touched the brake button. With it on, it will stay at the speed (or remain stopped) that it’s going when you release the brake button.
Vibration for Throttle #
This is haptic feedback. Turn this option on to use the vibration driver inside your smart device when you make throttle changes. This mimics the haptic feedback that was present in the Cab2 remote.
Halt Delay #
The HALT button is present on both the Base3 and the Bluetooth tabs of the Cab3 APP. This button is used to bring all currently operating devices to a stop. Think of it as an emergency stop button.
Since the HALT button is not a physical button, it can be accidentally tapped. To prevent from accidental stopping of all devices, we’ve placed a short timer on the HALT button. This setting allows you to choose what the time is from when to push the HALT button to when the stop command is sent out to all devices on your railroad. Choose a time delay anywhere from 0.3 to 3.0 seconds. We recommend testing a few options to see what you like best.
