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APPENDIX
10.1
I. Factory Reset
Whilst powering, hold down the program knob and wait for the bar to fill. This will clear all
saved data back to factory state.
10.2
II. Firmware Update and Data Backup
With the unit unpowered, connect a USB cable from the port at the left side of the PCB to a
computer. Pam will then appear as a standard removable storage device on your computer.
Copy a valid firmware file to the root directory to update. When complete, Pam will automat-
ically eject once the update completed and is ready to use powered normally (any ’unmount’
errors from the computer can be safely ignored).
To back up all outputs, again connect Pam to a computer (the same as performing a firmware
update). Copy the ’PPWDATA.BAK’ file from the PAM root directory to the desired back up lo-
cation on your computers drive. A previous backup may be copied back to PAM to replace the
existing output patterns stored in the memory.
NOTE:
Mac OS Ventura may have an issue copying to the Pam drive and present an error when
using the finder to do so. The workaround is to use ’Terminal’ program and copy the file via
typing in the follow command and pressing return.
rsync ~/Downloads/alm034-v116.fw /Volumes/PAM/
You may need to replace ’alm034-v116.fw’ with the name of the firmware file you downloaded.
10.3
III Expander Modules
10.3.1 PPEXXP1 & PPEXP2
Both these expanders plug into the small vertical 5 pin connector on the rear of the module.
They provide both Din sync and Midi Clock outputs as well as extra fixed pulse outputs for the
PPEXP1.
The ALM-UT001 (
https://busycircuits.com/alm-ut001/
) adaptor cable can be used
to convert Din Sync output to a Din plug.
The ALM-UT002 (
https://busycircuits.com/alm-ut002/
) (or similar) 3.5mm Stereo
mini jack to Din adaptor can be used to break out the MIDI jack connections to a Din cable. The
switch on the rear of the module should match the cable type (ALM is Type B).
Only a single connected PPEX1 or PPEXP2 is supported. The PEXP1 & PEXP2 expanders for
’Pamela’s NEW Workout’ are not currently supported.
We expect the new expanders to be available Dec/Jan
24