TS Controllers Interface - Software Update notes


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3.5.3

23/07/26

  • New
    PBC/PBC Pro - Reverse Class 390 throttle and brake now works with TSW5/6.
    This feature is used when driving the Class 390, meaning you can physically turn around your PBC/PBC Pro, which means the throttle and brake notches are now correct. Instead of the PBC's 4 brake and 7 power notches, you now have 4 power and 7 brake notches.
  • New
    All - TSW6 Class 165 support
  • New
    All - TSW6 KiHa 40 (Tadami line) support
  • Improved
    PBC Pro - Customisable button improvements. New Firmware v5 required. To update the firmware, go into the Advanced tab, click PBC Pro firmware update. Follow the instructions and select the PBC_v2_firmware_v5 file.
  • Fixed
    PBC Pro - TS Classic fixes for Notch mode 4.
  • Fixed
    All - TSW Class 40 wasnt being detected.
  • Fixed
    PBC/PBC Pro - TSW Class 375/3, 375/9 reverser wasnt going into neutral.
  • Fixed
    PBC/PBC Pro - TSC AP Class 37/50 reverser fix.
3.5.1

11/06/26

  • Fixed
    PBC / PBC Pro - TSW Class 375/9 reverser fix.
  • Improved
    PBC / PBC Pro - TSW TGV master key fix.
  • Fixed
    PBC - TS Classic AP 47 reverser fix.
  • Fixed
    Flexi-brake - TS Classic AP 47 flexi-brake improvements.
  • Fixed
    PBC Pro - Crash when pressing the Button
3.5

14/05/26

  • New
    PBC Pro first official release - Available to purchase soon: PBC Pro product page
  • New
    PBC Pro - Notification pop up to tell the user which notch mode the PBC should be in (TSW only)
  • New
    PBC Pro / PBC V1 - Horn automatically changes Horn/Low direction to match the game, as each train is inconsistant. Work in progress. (TSW only)
  • New
    PBC Pro - Button now functions. You can select pre-defined functions or assign a keyboard command. Configurable in the 'PBC Config' window, found in the settings.
  • Improved
    PBC Pro - Fully working controller tester
  • Improved
    PBC Pro - TSW Class 80x (IET) series braking tweaks
  • Improved
    PBC Pro - Improved calibration window
  • New
    Flexi-brake - Added 'Reverse Smooth mode' setting. This inverts the min and max brake positions. Useful if using the Flexi-brake on the right hand side - European style. (TS Classic only)
  • Improved
    Flexi-brake V2 - Braking tweaks for TS Classic 3 step mode.
  • New
    App - Added support for TSW Class 70 and Class 807
  • Fixed
    Door Panel - TSW M8 door lights not working.
  • Fixed
    Door Panel - TSW 375/3 /6 signal bell wasnt working.
3.4.7.73

07/04/26

  • Fixed
    Flexi-Lever - TSW Class 90 wouldnt move.
  • Improved
    Flexi-Brake - TSW Class 90 now works with Flexi-brake Westinghouse mode.
  • Fixed
    Door Panel - TS Classic AP 220/221 Door buzzer not working
  • Fixed
    Flexi-Lever - Calibration fault.
3.4.6

25/03/26

  • New
    Train Sim World 6 - Added support for Epic Games store version.
  • New
    Train Sim World - Added support for South Eastern Class 375/3 + 375/6 (Medway Valley)
  • New
    Train Sim World - Added support for Metro North M8
  • Improved
    Flexi-Brake - Train Sim World - Improved overcharge/release section behaviour. No more flickering.
  • Fixed
    PBC - Train Sim Classic AP 150 / 156 was skipping power notches
  • Improved
    Flexi-Lever - Changed calibration method to prevent crashes and errors.
  • Fixed
    Flexi-Lever - Unticking Flexi-lever from the Settings wouldnt save.
3.4.5.58

09/03/26

  • Improved
    Train Sim World - German DLC improved support. Ongoing work to achieve full compatibility with European DLC.
  • Improved
    Door Panel - Train Sim World - Added delay to stop the doors opening/closing on a single button press.
  • Fixed
    Train Sim World - Class 377 signal bell wasn't working.
  • Fixed
    Flexi-Brake V2 - Train Sim World - Class 86/87 No.2 cab loco brake wasn't working.
3.4.3.56

26/02/26

  • New
    Train Sim World - Support Class 171, 377/3
3.4.2.55

24/02/26

  • New
    Train Sim World - Support for LMS Stainer 8F, LMS Jubilee, NS ICM
  • New
    TS Classic - Armstrong Powerhouse Class 222 support
  • Improved
    TS Classic - Improved support for ChrisTrains Dutch DLC
  • Improved
    Text is no longer squashed in the app if Windows text size it set higher than normal.
  • Fixed
    Fixed several crashes when moving controller when Train Sim World was not loaded.
3.4.1.47

06/02/26

  • Fixed
    Flexi-brake V2 - Loco brake wasn't working in Smooth mode.
  • Improved
    Flexi-brake V2 - Smooth mode now works with TS Classic Class 121.
  • Fixed
    Flexi-brake - Fixed localisation issues causing crash when moving the flexi-brake in certain regions.
  • Improved
    'Real' AWS alerter/sound - Now supports TSW Class 465. Clear tone now works after warning tone sounds.
  • Improved
    Added TSW logging feature. Use when instructed by support
3.4.0

18/01/26

  • New
    Flexi-brake V2 initial release - Smooth/Notchless mode can work as a loco/direct/straight air brake for UK locos - use the drop down menu to change from Train Brake to Loco brake.
    Smooth/Notchless mode 3 also works as a train brake with TSW Class's 101 , Class 43/HST, 1938 stock, Class 90. More to be supported soon.
  • New
    Door Panel - Train Sim World 5/6 - Added support for LU 1938 and 1972 stock
  • Fixed
    DSD Pedal - Train Sim World - Class 350 pedal wasnt working.
  • Fixed
    PBC - TS Classic Alan Thomsom Sim Class 166 Reverser fix
  • Fixed
    PBC - TS Classic - support for 'Class 150/2 – NORTHERN' reskin
  • Fixed
    PBC - Crash if moving the PBC when TSW not loaded
3.3.0

17/12/25

  • New
    Free DSD / SIFA Vigilance pedal feature

    Train Sim World 5/6 now supported!

    This versions brings the vigilance pedal support to Train Sim World 5 and 6. This feature has been available for TS Classic for some time. Bring your own pedal or purchase one from TS controllers. Read more info here
    This is a developing feature with more improvements to be made.
3.2.3.29

16/12/25

  • Fixed
    PBC - Train Sim World - Class 153 small end cab throttle not working.
  • Fixed
    Flexi-brake - Train Sim World - Class 20 blunt end brake wasnt working.
  • Fixed
    Flexi-lever - Train Sim Classic - Throttle only fix from bug in last version.
  • Improved
    Flexi-brake - Train Sim Classic - AP Class 86 braking.
  • Improved
    Flexi-brake - Train Sim Classic - AP Class 31 braking.
3.2.2.28

09/12/25

  • Fixed
    All - App was crashing if moving controller when TSW was not running
  • Fixed
    Flexi-lever - Train Sim World - Class 86/87 tap changer wasnt working, and causing brake to stop working
3.2.1.24

25/11/25

  • New
    All - Train Sim World 6 - DLC support - TfW Class 142 and 150/153 reskins
  • Improved
    PBC - Train Sim World 5/6 - PBC responsiveness improvements
3.2.0.19

5/11/25

  • New
    Train Sim World 5/6

    New Realtime and Manual Weather featutre.

    The weather can be changed automatically depending on where you are currently driving, to reflect real world weather conditions at the start of your journey. Just tick the box to enable it in the TSW weather tab. Manually setting the weather parameters is also now possible.
  • New
    Class 66 Stack

    Throttle handle can now be switched to a dynamic brake.

    This can be switch via the drop down menu or using the Shortcut Ctrl+B. (TSW5/6 Only)
  • New
    All - Train Sim World 6 - DB BR103 support
  • New
    All - Train Sim World 6 - AWC Class 805 support
  • New
    All - Train Sim World 6 - Xbox For Windows support
  • New
    PBC - Reverser support for ATS Class 165/166
  • Fixed
    Flexi-lever - Train Sim Classic - AP Class 68 throttle wasnt working
  • Fixed
    66 Panel - Custom presets were overwitten during software updates
  • Fixed
    Door Panel - TSW 153 - Small cab DRA and door open lights fix
  • Fixed
    PBC/Flexi-lever - TSW 153 - Small cab Throttle fix
  • Fixed
    Flexi-lever - TSW Class 66 flexi-throttle fix
  • Improved
    Flexi-lever/66 Stack - Improved support for some TSW Class 66's'
  • Fixed
    AWS Plunger V2 - Stopped it connecting to the software as it would cause problems.
3.1

24/09/25



  • New
    All - Train Sim World 6 Support. Plus support for Class 150, 220, 802


  • New
    All - TSW5/6 Xbox for Windows10/11 Support (beta). Read more here



  • New
    Door Panel - Customisable buttons V2
    - Door Open buttons are now customisable.
    - All buttons are now customisable for TSW5/6.
    - Added Page Up/Down, End, Delete to customisable button keys.
  • Fixed
    PBC - Horn now working in Train Sim World (all versions).
    Firmware Version 015 update required. The app should alert you of this.
  • Fixed
    Flexi-Brake - TS Classic - DTG Class 37 wasnt working.
  • Fixed
    Flexi-Lever - TS Classic - Brake was reversed with many loco's.
  • Fixed
    66 Panel - TS Classic - AP 66 2.0 Direct brake not working
  • Fixed
    Door Panel - TS Classic - AP 319 DRA wasnt working
  • Fixed
    Flexi-lever - TS Classic - AP 90 brake notches not matching
  • Improved
    All - Controller calibration improvements and fixes.
  • Fixed
    PBC/Flexi-Lever/Flexi-Brake/66 Stack - Controllers were not working after using controller tester
  • New
    Real Parts - Support for HST amp gauge and several indicators
3.0.28

28/07/25

  • New
    All - TSW Class 86 added
  • New
    All - TSW Class 170 XC minor update
  • Fixed
    PBC - TS Classic - AP 158/159 throttle fix
  • Fixed
    PBC - TSW - Reverser wasnt working sometimes when switching ends
  • Fixed
    66 Stack - Class 66 stack Calibration fixes
  • Fixed
    App - Save button was off screen on 'Hardware Selection' window if screen resolution was low.
  • Fixed
    App - Fixed issue with Windows Localisation which caused the flexi-brake and flexi-lever not to work properly with some DLC.
  • Fixed
    App - Class 66 settings text was squashed up
  • Fixed
    PBC v1 - PBC Rev. A Reverser wasnt working
3.0.24

5/07/25



  • New
    All controllers - Official Train Sim World 5 support for all controllers.

    Important: Steam launch option needs to be added. Read how to here

    TSW 1-4 not supported.
  • New
    Class 66 Stack - New PBC mode (Currently TS Classic only). Switch the controller to PBC/Reverser mode in the main tab. Then select the amount of throttle steps the PBC has, if it doesnt automatically detect.
  • Improved
    App - Layout improvements.
  • New
    App - New Controller tester
  • Fixed
    App - Corrupted saved port settings files now automatically fix themselves.
  • New
    App - Settings files now saved in new location. 'TS Controllers Interface'
  • New
    PBC - TS Classic - Support for 507/508 reskin
  • Fixed
    Door Panel - TS Classic - Fixed APW313 Door Panel Behaviour
2.5.109

06/05/25

  • New
    PBC / Door Panel - Support for the Alan Thomson Sim Class 755
2.5.106

17/04/25

  • New
    Flexi-lever - Both the brake and/or throttle controls can be inverted, espcially useful with non-UK trains. This can be changed in the settings tab.
  • Fixed
    Flexi-brake - AP new HST MTU pack fix.
  • Fixed
    Door Panel - AP Class 319 DRA fix.
  • Improvement
    Multiple controllers - Controller calibration wasnt working under certain circumstances.
  • New
    Door Panel - Support for door panel revision 2.
2.5.97

5/02/25

  • Fixed
    PBC - AP Class 142 Master key
  • New
    DSD Pedal - Class 92 and Class 390 WCMLS support
  • New
    Class 66 Style Stack - Enabled brake mode for TS Classic
  • New
    Class 66 Style Stack USA version - Enabled the 5 switches in TS Classic
2.5.94

18/12/24

  • Improved
    Flexi-Brake - AP Class 411/412- 3 step brake mode now holds Emergency position
  • Fixed
    Door Panel - AP 319 DRA
  • Fixed
    Full HST Controller - Wipers and headlight switches fixed
  • Fixed
    Full HST Controller - Fixed calibration
2.5.109

06/05/25

  • New
    PBC / Door Panel - Support for the Alan Thomson Sim Class 755
2.5.106

17/04/25

  • New
    Flexi-lever - Both the brake and/or throttle controls can be inverted, espcially useful with non-UK trains. This can be changed in the settings tab.
  • Fixed
    Flexi-brake - AP new HST MTU pack fix.
  • Fixed
    Door Panel - AP Class 319 DRA fix.
  • Improvement
    Multiple controllers - Controller calibration wasnt working under certain circumstances.
  • New
    Door Panel - Support for door panel revision 2.
2.5.97

5/02/25

  • Fixed
    PBC - AP Class 142 Master key
  • New
    DSD Pedal - Class 92 and Class 390 WCMLS support
  • New
    Class 66 Style Stack - Enabled brake mode for TS Classic
  • New
    Class 66 Style Stack USA version - Enabled the 5 switches in TS Classic
2.5.94

18/12/24

  • Improved
    Flexi-Brake - AP Class 411/412- 3 step brake mode now holds Emergency position
  • Fixed
    Door Panel - AP 319 DRA
  • Fixed
    Full HST Controller - Wipers and headlight switches fixed
  • Fixed
    Full HST Controller - Fixed calibration
2.5

7/12/24

  • New
    Free DSD Pedal feature - Use your own USB Pedal - see the new DSD Pedal tab in the software.
    This works like a real pedal meaning you have to hold it down otherwise the brakes are applied. Only certain DLC is supported.
  • Fixed
    Door Panel - Just Trains S7/S8 door lights were reversed
  • Fixed
    Flexi-brake - TSW Class 52 was not responding
  • Fixed
    PBC - AP class 37 and Class 50 Reverser update
  • Improved
    Door Panel - Armstrong Powerhouse Class 378 DRA and buzzer update
  • Improved
    Flexi-brake - Armstrong Powerhouse Class 411/412 tweaks.
  • Fixed
    Flexi-lever - Crash when calibrating
  • Improved
    Flexi-lever/Flexi-brake - Support for the new Armstrong Powerhouse HST
  • New
    Flexi-lever - Support for Throttle only unit calibration
2.4.86

26/09/24

  • New
    Added TSW5 option.
  • Improved
    Flexi-brake - TSC AP Class 86/87 Improvements
  • Fixed
    TSW was not connecting under certain circumstances.
  • Fixed
    Higher CPU usage was sometimes seen if an external joystick was connected.
2.4.82

26/07/24

  • New
    Support for the seperate DRA switch (Legacy product). Firmware update required, please contact TS Controllers.
  • Fixed
    Door Panel - TSC Avanti Class 390 Buzzer
  • Fixed
    Door Panel - TSC Class 456 DRA was reversed.
2.4

24/04/24

  • New
    Flexi-lever can now work in 'Throttle only mode'. This means the main unit can act as a throttle with the other unit unplugged. This can be changed in the settings tab. Intended as a desk space saving feature. (Firmware 005 required)
  • New
    Door Panel Guard Buzzer / Bell now works with in TSW3/4.
    Compatible with UK Classes:
    143, 150, 158, 313, 314, 323, 375/9, 387, 484, HST,
  • New
    66 Style Stack - [Beta] Option to use Reverser handle as Dynamic Brake (Work with exisiting hardware, or hardware modifications available - Smooth notcher/different handle
  • New
    PBC / AWS Plunger V2 - Support for the new Just Trains 165/166.
  • Improved
    Door Panel - Reverted Buzzer behaviour so holding down the buzzer now gives a constant buzz or beep like before. (Firmware 202 required)
  • Fixed
    Door Panel - Fixed crash if pressing the Buzzer and or Close right button when the door panel tab is open.
  • Fixed
    PBC / Door Panel - Support for the ATS FLIRT
  • Fixed
    PBC - Class 92 reverser was wrong way round.
  • Fixed
    PBC - AP350 custom braking wasnt working in step 3.
  • Fixed
    PBC - ATS185 Braking adjustments.
  • Fixed
    PBC - Notch issue on AP150/156 and similar, broken in last version.
  • Fixed
    Application did not detect TSW running if TSW opened after the app.
  • Fixed
    Fixed crash in TSW mode when turning the PBC Reverser, or using the AWS Plunger V2.
  • Fixed
    Fixed crashes if TS Classic is not installed.
2.3.70

21/12/23

  • Fixed
    Support for the new Armstrong Powerhouse class 318. PBC Reverser fixed.
  • Fixed
    PBC wasnt working in TSW4 mode.
  • Improved
    TSW Preset option only shows if Door Panel, Flexi-brake, or Class 66 controller is enabled. Not yet relevant for PBC or flexi-lever.
  • Fixed
    Fixed occasional error message when in TSW4 mode regarding cannot copy file.
  • Fixed
    Fixed crash in TSW mode when turning the PBC Master Key.
2.3

7/12/23

  • New
    Support for the new Flexi-brake controller. Full TS classic support. TSW3/4 currently supports classes: 31, 37, 101, 143, 150, 158, 314. More to come soon.
  • Fixed
    Crash when using the PBC in TSW4 mode.
2.2

16/11/23

  • New
    Door Panel DRA Support for TSW 3/4 (Beta) for Class: 43 (HST), 158, 314, 323, 387, 465, 801. Use the Drop down list in TSW mode to select which loco is currently running in TSW, as shown in the image below:
  • Fixed
    New AP 142 pack PBC Reverser, Master Key, and Door Panel buzzer fix
  • Improved
    TSW4 Compatibility update for Class 66 style controllers
  • Fixed
    Fixed crashes when updating firmware
  • Fixed
    Fixed error messages when using seperate horn unit
  • Improved
    HST Controller improvements and fixes
2.1

15/09/23

  • Improved
    Class 66 controller compatibility improvements for TS Classic and TSW3. Now works with most locos/units.
  • Fixed
    Fixed crashes and errors if controllers were not calibrated properly
  • Improved
    Error message is now displayed whenever the application crashes.
  • Fixed
    PBC PBL/Horn function wasnt working when other controllers were plugged in..
  • Fixed
    Door Panel fixes for Class 390, 221, AP 90+Mk3.
  • Fixed
    Fixed errors if using the door Panel with TSW only.
2.0

17/08/23

  • New
    Support for the Class 66 Style throttle stack and panel. With full TSW3 support (beta).
  • New
    Support for the AWS Plunger Version 2.
  • New
    Door Panel now works in the main TS Controllers app. The old door Panel software will soon be retired.
  • New
    Support for Gauges and AWS hardware modules.
  • New
    Support for Generic Controls modules - for use with real train Throttle/brake/reverser
  • New
    Help files now available in-app.
  • New
    Controller hardware selection popup now appears on first run.
  • Improved
    Door Panel Interlock status timing improved for several DLC.
  • Improved
    Door Panel Interlock delays can now be adjusted by 0.5 of a second.
  • Improved
    User Interface Style Refresh and rearrange.
  • Improved
    Major re-write of code to enable new and exciting upcoming features!
  • Improved
    HST Controller now works with most loco's and units with seperate throttle/brake'
  • Improved
    Auto firmware updating is now supported for all controllers.
  • Improved
    Improved manual firmware update page, now shows controller names rather than COM ports.
  • Improved
    Advanced tab now shows Firmware version for each device.
  • Fixed
    Fixed crash or hang when not connected to the internet.
  • Fixed
    Dozens of other fixes and minor improvements.
1.4.9

28/12/22

  • Fixed
    Multiple Flexi-lever fixes.
  • Fixed
    AP Class 50 reverser fix for PBC.
  • Fixed
    Fixed possible crash with Reverser on PBC.
  • Improved
    GUI updates.
1.4.8

30/10/22

  • New
    New Flexi Lever controller (Mini HST style) support.
  • Improved
    Controllers should now be faster to connect to the software.
  • Improved
    Auto update notify improvements.
  • Fixed
    AP class 50 reverser wouldnt go to OFF (PBC).
  • Fixed
    AP class 320/321 brake fix (Flexi-lever).
  • New
    Release notes (New features and bugfix notes) now in HTML format.
1.4.7

30/07/22

  • Fixed
    Fixed an issue when after using the PBC test, the control values were no longer sent to Train Sim.
  • New
    Throttle/Brake position Diagnostic function added.
1.4.6

30/06/22

  • New
    New custom braking profile feature. Saves user configurable braking percentages for each notch. Set individually per loco/unit variant.
  • Fixed
    Fixed some AP reverser issues.
  • Improved
    AP Class 50 throttle update.
  • Improved
    AP Class 31 throttle improvements.
  • New
    AP Class 700 series support
  • Improved
    Simplified main and settings tabs.
  • Improved
    Improved app memory usage and efficiency.
  • Improved
    Dozens of improvements and minor changes to improve user experience.
  • New
    Support for New Flexi Lever Controller.
1.3.44

30/05/22

  • New
    Class 60 Mini-EP update.
1.3.43

30/05/22

  • Improved
    AP Class 456 update.
1.3.42

30/05/22

  • Fixed
    AP Class 365 throttle fix.
  • Improved
    HST controller modification.
1.3.41

30/05/22

  • New
    Just Trains 153 throttle implementation.
1.3.40

30/05/22

  • Fixed
    DTG Class 365 Throttle/brake notch fix.
1.3.39

30/05/22

  • Improved
    Desiro's now auto switch to 5 notch throttle mode.