GHL firmware updates with Macintosh computers?

[Reefer911]

Just checking to see if its possible yet to update GHL controllers with Mac computers. The kids have PCs for school but I don't think we're able to download anything on them.

 

[gbroadbridge]

Sure, run vmware and load windows on the Mac.

There is no native Mac support

 

[Reefer911]

Sure, run vmware and load windows on the Mac.

There is no native Mac support

How does the Mac run after doing this? Slow?

 

[gbroadbridge]

How does the Mac run after doing this? Slow?

I do it on a 2014 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM, and it runs fine when I need it which honestly is not often.
Most times I use the iPad App.

Alternately you could buy a cheap PC tablet for less than a cost of a wavemaker and dedicate it to tank control.

 

[Reefer911]

My MacBook Pro is a 2013 som I’m right there with ya!
The tablet is a good idea. Any non apple tablet would work, like a kindle fire? We do have one of those

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA Verified Sponsor]

You can use any tablet (android or iOS) to run the GHL Connect app.

If you want a tablet to run GCC for updating, look at the RCA windows tablet. The price is around $150 now, but it bounces around. I've seen it go for as low as $100 at one point.

 

[Reefer911]

Thanks Vinny. I will check that out

 

[Reefer911]

Vinny, in my search for a tablet, what do I need to look for so I can run gcc for updating?

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA Verified Sponsor]

The tablet doesn't have to be anything fancy as long as it runs windows. This one will do the job.

 

[Reefer911]

Ok thanks. I certainly don’t want anything fancy.

 

[Reefer911]

Found one for $99. Just want to make sure this one will do the job as well

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA Verified Sponsor]

Found one for $99. Just want to make sure this one will do the job as well

That's an android tablet, won't work with GHL Control Center.

 

[Reefer911]

Ok thanks. What would the other device be? I thought it was an android tablet also. This is confusing lol

 

[d2mini]

Ok thanks. What would the other device be? I thought it was an android tablet also. This is confusing lol

Has to run windows. The RCA Vinny linked to a few posts up would work. Looks like it has a usb port which you'll need.

 

[Reefer911]

Ok sounds good. Thanks guys for the help!

 

[nickm]

@Vinny@GHLUSA do yall plan on supporting an iPad in the future?

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA Verified Sponsor]

@Vinny@GHLUSA do yall plan on supporting an iPad in the future?

Not sure what you mean.
Tablets have been "supported" for several years now. Download the GHL Connect app on your iPad.

 

[Reefer911]

@Vinny@GHLUSA I think he means to be able to update GHL Firmware with MAC computers. Just a guess though. But I’m wondering the same thing

 

[Vinny@GHLUSA Verified Sponsor]

@Vinny@GHLUSA I think he means to be able to update GHL Firmware with MAC computers. Just a guess though. But I’m wondering the same thing

We have something better and more flexible in the works. That's all I can say for now.

 

[Reefer911]

That’s good to hear!