Tacx i-Vortex Computer Trainer Firmware 021

Follow the instructions below to manually update the firmware:

- Download the update files
- Go to C:\program files\Tacx\TacxTrainerSoftware\updater\ and select the file TacxUpdate.exe
- Set up the Bushido computer as close as possible to the PC's USB ANT stick.
- Select BUSHIDO UPDATE, pick your update, brake or computer and follow the instructions provided by the program.
- Keep cycling during updating of the Bushido brake. This will help to avoid losing the connection between the Bushido and the handlebar mounted computer.
- After updating the firmware you should always connect the Bushido brake to the computer through the screen SETTINGS -> LINKING THE BRAKE. Then check if the correct version numbers are shown in the Bushido computer's display.

NB! Always ride with the latest versions of both the Bushido brake and the Bushido computer. This is important because these versions are geared to one another.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.