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How many have upgraded to v4.25?

Chris

 Me

 I did. I'm running about twice as fast (half second to execute commands to nearby lights when it used to take one, 1-2 seconds when it used to take 3-4 to turn on/off far away lights on the edges of my network).

Is this supposed to update any ThinkStick? It doesn't see my beta version stick. ThinkStick Update runs but lists no devices.

Think Essentials works fine on the stick using the PC in question. I tried ThinkStick Update on a different PC -- same behavior. 

Coopjust:

 I did. I'm running about twice as fast (half second to execute commands to nearby lights when it used to take one, 1-2 seconds when it used to take 3-4 to turn on/off far away lights on the edges of my network).

That may very well be due to the new reduced-overhead routing.  When you have "silent acknowlegment" devices in your network, this new feature basically cuts the routing overhead in half for routes going through those devices.

Just curious--which brands of devices do you have in your network?

I'm glad you're liking the update.  Thanks for using ThinkStick!

Chris
ControlThink

sglaser:

Is this supposed to update any ThinkStick? It doesn't see my beta version stick. ThinkStick Update runs but lists no devices.

Think Essentials works fine on the stick using the PC in question. I tried ThinkStick Update on a different PC -- same behavior. 

Yes, all ThinkSticks are updatable--even beta ones.  There's a special procedure for beta sticks: I just e-mailed you the instructions.

All production ThinkSticks (i.e. ordered through our website) are detected by ThinkStick Update automatically.  It's completely "plug and play."

Chris

Thanks. The procedure works perfectly. Your response was fast and accurate.

Steveg 

Chris Walker:

That may very well be due to the new reduced-overhead routing.  When you have "silent acknowlegment" devices in your network, this new feature basically cuts the routing overhead in half for routes going through those devices.

Just curious--which brands of devices do you have in your network?

Chris
ControlThink

Is there a list of devices that have that feature ?

As most of my devices are older in my opinion, yet I see a large improvement in speed.
When Think Essentials is first opened all my device are now updated very fast within ~5 seconds for my 60+ devices.
And the update does not seem to hang on devices that do not respond right away.

I can turn on and off my intermatic appliance modules as fast as I can click now.

StevenE

StevenE,

We've actually put quite a few speed improvements into both the ThinkStick and ThinkEssentials--and they work best when they're together.  So it's not surprising that you're seeing speed increases across the board...

Regarding a list of "silent acknowledgment" capable devices, we don't have a complete list here...  I believe the newer Vizia RF devices implement this feature, and a lot of other manufacturers have implemented it too.

Chris

I'm up and running now. I had a corrupted data file in ThinkEssentials which was causing my problems. Everything seems to be working well now.

Chris,

 I'm running Intermatic and Leviton gear.

..well..not totally Plug n Play.  Just installed the ThinkStick tonight, tested through TE 2.1, everything works great.  Downloaded the firmware update but nothing is showing on the list.  Any thoughts?

Townshend:

..well..not totally Plug n Play.  Just installed the ThinkStick tonight, tested through TE 2.1, everything works great.  Downloaded the firmware update but nothing is showing on the list.  Any thoughts?

Did you close down ThinkEssentials first?  If an application is using it, it won't show up in ThinkStick Update.

Also, did I send you a first-run ThinkStick?  If so, I may have forgotten to register it for you first.

Chris

It was the first one.  Had TE running.  Once I closed that it updated flawlessly.  Thanks Chris!

chris,

i have the beta stick. can you email me update instructions?  i am actually using it with mcontrol.  here is a short list of brands i am using with it:

lighting: intermatic homesettings switch & intouch wall controller, act dimmer, leviton dimmer, cooper wiring dimmer (+battery operated wall switch controller)

plugins: intermatic lamp, appliance, outdoor, & screw in; leviton lamp  & appliance

garage door: wayne dalton secondary controller & keyfob

window shades: having trouble controlling draper via mcontrol.  they are looking into it.  i can control it via leviton remote

also, do you have a short list of models that handle slient acks?