O. k. this is the deal , bought a smarty jr. in late December along with an edge insight to keep an eye on things. Due to surgery & running a business did`nt get the egt. probe installed until mid January. Been monitoring egt. , fuel rail pressure , enginecoolant temp. , & boost to get an idea what is normal before the smarty jr. install. Tried to load smarty jr. last night & it came up as unknown software:{. Called Mr. Bob Wagner & left a message today & he called back & left a message that I needed to download newer software onto the smarty jr. Thanks for your response Mr. Wagner , sorry that I was out in the boat yard & did`nt get to talk to you in person. I am lacking in computer skills so can someone walk me through this in english . Do`nt tell me where to go my , wife is an expert at that :-laf. Any help would be greatly appreciated, THANKS.
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O. k. this is the deal , bought a smarty jr. in late December along with an edge insight to keep an eye on things. Due to surgery & running a business did`nt get the egt. probe installed until mid January. Been monitoring egt. , fuel rail pressure , enginecoolant temp. , & boost to get an idea what is normal before the smarty jr. install. Tried to load smarty jr. last night & it came up as unknown software:{. Called Mr. Bob Wagner & left a message today & he called back & left a message that I needed to download newer software onto the smarty jr. Thanks for your response Mr. Wagner , sorry that I was out in the boat yard & did`nt get to talk to you in person. I am lacking in computer skills so can someone walk me through this in english . Do`nt tell me where to go my , wife is an expert at that :-laf. Any help would be greatly appreciated, THANKS.
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You need to start a new folder (call it smarty) that will end up having the following six items in it:
1) sjrpv508adr14s. 7z (software upgrade)
2) sjrpv508adr14. smt (thats #1 unzipped)
3) 7-zip 72464 (used to unzip #1)
4) Smarty 379kb (under tools- depends on your computer?)
5) cdm-unzipped (thats #4 opened up)
6) Smarty (it looks like the smarty)
All these are available on the Mads Electronics - Smarty - CaTCHER - Dodge Tuning - Home web site under downloads.
1) sjrpv508adr14s. 7z (software upgrade)
2) sjrpv508adr14. smt (thats #1 unzipped)
3) 7-zip 72464 (used to unzip #1)
4) Smarty 379kb (under tools- depends on your computer?)
5) cdm-unzipped (thats #4 opened up)
6) Smarty (it looks like the smarty)
All these are available on the Mads Electronics - Smarty - CaTCHER - Dodge Tuning - Home web site under downloads.
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Thanks kblranch but I can tell you by looking @ all them #`s & letters that I`ll have to get someone a lot more computer savy than I am to do that , cause I got no idea what all that means :-laf. But I will print it till I can get some help , maybe my daughter , wife , sister , or brother .Thanks again I did copy it & went straight to the kitchen to mix a drink to calm my nerves after I read your post & it seems to be working. We did`nt even have computers when I was in high school but I did see them on t. v. when the astronauts where launched in the 60`s & 70`s & they were the size of walk-in coolers. The next thing I know my daughter is using coputers @ her daycare @ 4 years old & she will soon be 15 & yes I did get a late start with the family. Oh well ,no need to sweat the small stuff, everyday is a greatday unless you let someone screw it up for you . Thanks kblranch
Thanks Mike , I got your message last night after trying for hour & a half - 2hrs. to get it done with a fax sent to me by kblranch. I think we were really close, got to the point of plugging usb cable from smarty to computer & kinda lost it @ that point & got ticked off , so I shut it down for the night . Did`nt want to have to buy a new window or have to go out into the yard to pick up the computer if you know what I mean#@$%!. I`m gonna get it or die trying , it`s just disappointing when you think you have bought something that you can just plug in & use & then you find out that`s not the case
. Did`nt know that I was going to have to turn into a computer geek to be able to use the smarty, hey maybe that`s why they call it a smarty:-laf.
. Did`nt know that I was going to have to turn into a computer geek to be able to use the smarty, hey maybe that`s why they call it a smarty:-laf.
Bob Wagner
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Sorry for late response , don`t usually get home until 7-8 P. M. , & last night had a ton of paperwork to get done for shop estimates so I didn`t even get to the computer last night. I have windows xp & I have 7zip file saved, cdm 2. 0 ,& smarty usb xe. I will try to log on tonight as soon as I get home so that I can get this completed. I didn`t think that @ my age I would still be like a kid in a candy store about this dang smarty , but I was wrong Oo. . Can`t wait till I can get it loaded & run the truck with it installed , every thing that I have heard about it is good. TIA for all of ya`lls help so far .
Bob Wagner
TDR MEMBER
Instructions for Downloading software for the S-04 or S-06 Smarty off the MADS Electronics web page.
Although these instructions were written with the S-04 and S-06 in mind, the procedure for obtaining software for the other models is similar, with exception of the S-03, where a little more reading is necessary to determine which file is right for your truck.
My hope is these instructions will be helpful in getting the files necessary to update your Smarty with the software available on the MADS website, using your computer.
Before you get started, it may be helpful if you create a folder on your computer and name it "Smarty".
Create a subfolder in the Smarty folder named Docs.
Note: I do not recommend changing the names of any of the files you download.
Visit Mads Electronics - Smarty - CaTCHER - Dodge Tuning - Home
At the top menu bar, Click on the "Downloads" tab.
Select the product you own and want to download for by clicking on the picture of it.
If you already have the current version of Adobe Reader the next step can be skipped.
Toward the bottom of the page, is a link to get Adobe Reader, if you don't have it.
Once you have Adobe Reader, I strongly recommend saving a copy of all the files in the "Documentation" area, of the MADS Download page.
Starting with the top file in the Documentation area, Click on the file, a new window will pop up with the document displayed.
In the upper left corner click on "file" scroll down to "Save As" and click.
It will open a Dialog box. Leave the file name as is, but at the top of the dialog box, in the "save in": area, you can navigate to your "Docs" folder you created earlier.
Repeat these steps for each of the documents present in the "Documents" area of the Smarty download page.
Next, you need to make a selection based on your truck, to either download the "REVO software or REVO-TNT software", or both. (I recommend getting both. )
Write Down the date associated with the file you are about to download.
Click on the File name of the software. You should now be looking at a “Disclaimer of Liability” page.
NOTE: If you are downloading the TNT file, there is a link for documentation for the TNT software on the Disclaimer of liability page. Click on it, and save it in the Docs folder as before.
Read the Disclaimer, and if you agree, click the “I agree with the terms” link.
A File Download box should pop up. Click on Save.
A "Save As" window will open. This gives you the opportunity to save it to a specific folder on your computer, or create a new folder to save it in. Again, leave the file name alone. In the “Save In:” area, navigate to the Smarty Folder.
Select “Create New Folder” name the folder with Either REVO_xx-xx-xx or REVO_TNT_xx-xx-xx Depending on which file you are downloading currently, and Where xx-xx-xx is the date of the file. At the time of this article, the current software is Nov 14, 2008. So your folder name would be: REVO_11-14-08 (Or REVO_TNT_11-14-08 if you are downloading that file. )
The next step is to download the files in the "Tools" section of the Smarty webpage.
There are 2 files you will need. One is a USB file, the other is a USB Driver.
The top 2 files in the “Tools” section are the actual Smarty downloader. Make a choice on which one you need based on your operating system. This is the program that is used to interface your computer to the Smarty and load the smarty with the software you select. (These files have the name SmartyUSB. exe and SmartyUSBL. exe)
The 3rd and 4th files are Zipped files that contain the USB drivers. Make a selection based on your operating system. These files (Once Unzipped) are used to interface your operating system (Windows XP, for example) to the Smarty Downloader. (These files have the name CDM 2. 00. 00. zip or D30104. zip )
Once you determine which Smarty USB downloader file is correct for your operating system, click on it. This will open a "Save As" window. Save it in the Smarty Folder.
Once you determine which USB driver file is correct for your operating system.
Click on it. This will open a "Save As" window. Save it to the Smarty Folder also.
The last thing you need to download is a copy of the 7Zip software. Clicking on the 7Zip Icon at the bottom of the Smarty Software Download page, will link you to the 7Zip webpage. Download the 7Zip program from that page by clicking on the "Download" link for the . exe file.
Once this file is on your computer, you will need to double click it to launch the 7zip installation program. This will install 7Zip to your computer.
Before you can use your USB driver file, (Either CDM 2. 00. 00. zip, or D30104. zip depending on your Operating System), you will need to unzip them. I used PKZip for this.
You also need to unzip the downloaded REVO file. Use 7Zip for this.
Note: An USB printer cable is used to connect the Smarty to your computer.
You should now have everything you need to set your computer up for use with your Smarty, and download a new software file to it.
The next steps will be to install the USB driver to your computer. Follow the instructions you saved to your "Docs" subfolder called "SmartyUSBdriverinstallationguide.pdf"
These instructions do leave allot to be desired, but most people muddle through it.
The Good news is once all this is done, future upgrades are a SNAP!
In closing,
I'm not the most knowledgeable computer guy around, but I have helped a few struggle through this.
I know I'm not the only one on this site who is capable of helping, so if you get stuck, ask for help here! It may even be wise to consider taking it into chat for some "Real Time" help.
Although these instructions were written with the S-04 and S-06 in mind, the procedure for obtaining software for the other models is similar, with exception of the S-03, where a little more reading is necessary to determine which file is right for your truck.
My hope is these instructions will be helpful in getting the files necessary to update your Smarty with the software available on the MADS website, using your computer.
Before you get started, it may be helpful if you create a folder on your computer and name it "Smarty".
Create a subfolder in the Smarty folder named Docs.
Note: I do not recommend changing the names of any of the files you download.
Visit Mads Electronics - Smarty - CaTCHER - Dodge Tuning - Home
At the top menu bar, Click on the "Downloads" tab.
Select the product you own and want to download for by clicking on the picture of it.
If you already have the current version of Adobe Reader the next step can be skipped.
Toward the bottom of the page, is a link to get Adobe Reader, if you don't have it.
Once you have Adobe Reader, I strongly recommend saving a copy of all the files in the "Documentation" area, of the MADS Download page.
Starting with the top file in the Documentation area, Click on the file, a new window will pop up with the document displayed.
In the upper left corner click on "file" scroll down to "Save As" and click.
It will open a Dialog box. Leave the file name as is, but at the top of the dialog box, in the "save in": area, you can navigate to your "Docs" folder you created earlier.
Repeat these steps for each of the documents present in the "Documents" area of the Smarty download page.
Next, you need to make a selection based on your truck, to either download the "REVO software or REVO-TNT software", or both. (I recommend getting both. )
Write Down the date associated with the file you are about to download.
Click on the File name of the software. You should now be looking at a “Disclaimer of Liability” page.
NOTE: If you are downloading the TNT file, there is a link for documentation for the TNT software on the Disclaimer of liability page. Click on it, and save it in the Docs folder as before.
Read the Disclaimer, and if you agree, click the “I agree with the terms” link.
A File Download box should pop up. Click on Save.
A "Save As" window will open. This gives you the opportunity to save it to a specific folder on your computer, or create a new folder to save it in. Again, leave the file name alone. In the “Save In:” area, navigate to the Smarty Folder.
Select “Create New Folder” name the folder with Either REVO_xx-xx-xx or REVO_TNT_xx-xx-xx Depending on which file you are downloading currently, and Where xx-xx-xx is the date of the file. At the time of this article, the current software is Nov 14, 2008. So your folder name would be: REVO_11-14-08 (Or REVO_TNT_11-14-08 if you are downloading that file. )
The next step is to download the files in the "Tools" section of the Smarty webpage.
There are 2 files you will need. One is a USB file, the other is a USB Driver.
The top 2 files in the “Tools” section are the actual Smarty downloader. Make a choice on which one you need based on your operating system. This is the program that is used to interface your computer to the Smarty and load the smarty with the software you select. (These files have the name SmartyUSB. exe and SmartyUSBL. exe)
The 3rd and 4th files are Zipped files that contain the USB drivers. Make a selection based on your operating system. These files (Once Unzipped) are used to interface your operating system (Windows XP, for example) to the Smarty Downloader. (These files have the name CDM 2. 00. 00. zip or D30104. zip )
Once you determine which Smarty USB downloader file is correct for your operating system, click on it. This will open a "Save As" window. Save it in the Smarty Folder.
Once you determine which USB driver file is correct for your operating system.
Click on it. This will open a "Save As" window. Save it to the Smarty Folder also.
The last thing you need to download is a copy of the 7Zip software. Clicking on the 7Zip Icon at the bottom of the Smarty Software Download page, will link you to the 7Zip webpage. Download the 7Zip program from that page by clicking on the "Download" link for the . exe file.
Once this file is on your computer, you will need to double click it to launch the 7zip installation program. This will install 7Zip to your computer.
Before you can use your USB driver file, (Either CDM 2. 00. 00. zip, or D30104. zip depending on your Operating System), you will need to unzip them. I used PKZip for this.
You also need to unzip the downloaded REVO file. Use 7Zip for this.
Note: An USB printer cable is used to connect the Smarty to your computer.
You should now have everything you need to set your computer up for use with your Smarty, and download a new software file to it.
The next steps will be to install the USB driver to your computer. Follow the instructions you saved to your "Docs" subfolder called "SmartyUSBdriverinstallationguide.pdf"
These instructions do leave allot to be desired, but most people muddle through it.
The Good news is once all this is done, future upgrades are a SNAP!
In closing,
I'm not the most knowledgeable computer guy around, but I have helped a few struggle through this.
I know I'm not the only one on this site who is capable of helping, so if you get stuck, ask for help here! It may even be wise to consider taking it into chat for some "Real Time" help.
Stupid Question...
I'm not in the market for a Smarty yet, but I have a question, Can Smarty be updated with a Mac? Moose
I'm not in the market for a Smarty yet, but I have a question, Can Smarty be updated with a Mac? Moose
Bob Wagner
TDR MEMBER
not at this time moose that is why I offer a no cost update program. Thanks
I have another question for Bob. Why don't you post the update files as . zip files instead of . 7z? That way Windows XP and newer has the ability to unzip the update files without downloading any extra software from the web. Have you previously had problems with . zip files? It seems that this would simplify the update process.
Bob Wagner
TDR MEMBER
MADS likes the 7zip format because the compression rate is greater than any other product.
Finally (WOW)
Want to give a big thanks to kblranch, Mr. Wagner , & especially to MRaynor , for putting this into simple redneck english so it could be understood by country folk. Did`nt realize that the download would turn it into the POD version . Only had a chance to drive it about 12-15 miles tonight set on level 2-towing @99 percent & this thing is awesome. Does`nt take near as much throttle input to get up to speed & from about 30-35 mph & up, it`s like driving a red rocket. Of course 2nd time I went to do that I had to get on the binders really hard to let the 6 deer that crossed the road in front of me live till next season hopefully. Oo. I`ll take my chances Tuesday morning in the daylight for my next thrill ride
Want to give a big thanks to kblranch, Mr. Wagner , & especially to MRaynor , for putting this into simple redneck english so it could be understood by country folk. Did`nt realize that the download would turn it into the POD version . Only had a chance to drive it about 12-15 miles tonight set on level 2-towing @99 percent & this thing is awesome. Does`nt take near as much throttle input to get up to speed & from about 30-35 mph & up, it`s like driving a red rocket. Of course 2nd time I went to do that I had to get on the binders really hard to let the 6 deer that crossed the road in front of me live till next season hopefully. Oo. I`ll take my chances Tuesday morning in the daylight for my next thrill ride
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