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The Pilot Plug Manager can be used to test the various sensors and update the firmware of your Pilot Plug. You can connect to your Pilot Plug via WiFi or USB.
You can also change the configuration of your Pilot Plug.
If you want to update the firmware you need to use the Pilot Plug Manager. It automatically downloads the latest version for you.

If the installation fails, try to uninstall any previous version of this program.

Release Notes

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  Version 1.13.0.0 — 05.05.2021

  • New startup screen: select your device type and connection method once
  • Firmwares are now constrained to only specific types of devices

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  Version 1.12.0.5 — 16.11.2020

  • Improved stability while flashing a device
  • Fixed some crash-related issues

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  Version 1.12.0.4 — 08.10.2020

  • Improved configurator stability

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  Version 1.12.0.3 — 25.09.2020

  • Improved crash reporting
  • Further stability improvements

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  Version 1.12 — 22.09.2020

  • Requires at least .NET Framework 4.7.2 (Windows 8 or higher)>
  • Stability upgrades
  • Known issues have been fixed

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  Version 1.10.0.1 — 12.08.2020

  • Added Splash screen
  • Improved initial connection establishment
  • Improved stability

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  Version 1.9.5.2 — 06.04.2020

  • Improved support for broadcasting the Pilot Plug stream
  • Added WiFi module update button in the configurator

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  Version 1.9.4.0 — 01.04.2020

  • Updated Help Center
  • Updated guides
  • Improved communication with the Pilot Plug
  • Added more debugging tools

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  Version 1.8.1.0 — 26.08.2019

  • Fixed: no versions were listed in the update guide.

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  Version 1.8.0.0 — 07.08.2019

  • Fixed: unable to select versions when connected via WiFi
  • Changed yellow text color to make it more readable
  • Added tip to guide when connecting via USB
  • Positions of satellites now correct

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  Version 1.7.0.5 — 25.06.2019

  • Satellite instrument updated
  • Added helper for fixing internet connectivity issues
  • Fixed a bug in the configurator

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  Version 1.6.0.2 — 03.05.2019

  • Display for latest firmware download added
  • Increased reliability of firmware flashes

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  Version 1.5.0.4 — 09.04.2019

  • Support for our latest firmware version 3.2A
  • Adjustable ROT range
  • Small adjustments to satellite view

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  Version 1.4.0.5 — 18.02.2019

  • New updater allows to select the firmare version you want to install
  • Fixed an error which prevented the updater from finding the Pilot Plug
  • Fixed some design flaws

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  Version 1.3.2.9 — 07.12.2018

  • Fixed a bug which let the firmware update fail
  • Improved communication with the Pilot Plug

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  Version 1.3.2.4 — 28.11.2018

  • Fixed a bug which caused automatic firmware downloads to fail.

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  Version 1.3.2.1 — 13.11.2018

  IMPORTANT: the version includes a new certificate which is not yet accepted by Windows. If Windows smartscreen pops up after the installation/at startup, please follow this guide:	Click on "More info" Click on "Run anyway"

  Release Notes for this version

  • Added ability to update the firmware via WiFi
  • New and updated pages in the Help Center

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  Version 1.2.4.2 — 15.10.2018

  • You can configure your Pilot Plug
  • You can reliably update the firmware of your Pilot Plug
  • Help Center added
  • Easier connect guides
  • AIS status indicator added

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  Version 1.1.0.6 — 11.09.2018

  This version is only able to update the firmware of your Pilot Plug. Every other feature is experimental!
  • Layout updated
  • Application icon updated
  • Step-By-Step connect guides
  • Pilot Plug Infotool renamed to Pilot Plug Manager (PPM)

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  Version 1.0.0.13 — 30.07.2018

  • Some design changes
  • More help related text
  • Updater was simplyfied
  • New Application icon

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  Version 1.0.0.12 — 20.07.2018

  • Automatic updates for the tool itself
  • Can connect to the Pilot Plug via WiFi, Bluetooth or USB/Serial
  • Receives ROT, heading, pitch, roll, battery status and firmware version and displays them properly
  • Includes a firmware updater:
    • Check for a newer version (needs an internet connection)

  • Upcoming features:

    This list contains features which are planned to be built into the tool but are not yet included.

    • Showing satellite positions relative to your position
    • Ability to configure your Pilot Plug through the tool
    • Suggestions? Please contact us with the Help Center