Slidekamera® Firmware Updater - updating the Slidekamera® devices firmware
System Requirements:
Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10
Download, install and run the software. It will automatically check online for the newest updates.
Below you can find information about supported devices and the newest releases.
KAIROS™ CONTROLLER
2.#.# - development version (beta). Works in the new Ethernet protocol (with the Slidelink v3.0 wireless adapter).
The firmware works only with the new, HPN-2 version of the KAIROS controller (serial numbers above "2000 0000", purchased after 2020-01-01).
Changelog:- Reduced number of alerts about communication problems
- Added sending axis settings (max speed and ramp) for axes 4-6
- Minor bug fixes
- NOTE: This version requires Slidelink 3.0 in version at least 3.0.5
- Changed Ethernet connection mode to utilize new communication protocol
- NOTE 1: This version does NOT support Wi-Fi and RF connection modes
- NOTE 2: This version is supposed to work with Slidelink 3.0 (HAD-9)
SLIDELINK™ v3.0
Ethernet, WiFi & Dragonframe adapter- Improved HET-BUS communication
- Fixed issues with disconnecting after a fixed period of time
- Fixed issues with saving axes settings (max speed and ramp)
- Improved memory management
- Fixed axes mapping
- Fixed issues with manual axis control during playback
- Fixed issues with a group name disappearing
- Fixed issues with resetting the device after using the Config button
- Fixed issues with live control after changing modes
- Fixed some issues with data corruption
- Minor bug fixes
KAIROS™ CONTROLLER
1.#.# - stable version, dedicated for all users. Works in Wi-Fi and RF modes with Slidelink PRO wireless adapter.
The firmware works only with the new, HPN-2 version of the KAIROS controller (serial numbers above "2000 0000", purchased after 2020-01-01).
Changelog:- Fixed problem with canceling calibration
- Fixed problem with inability to repeat calibration step
- Improved calculating trajectories (a better fit to set speeds and ramps)
- Minor bug fixes
- Added support for new axes: lift and second slider (Y)
- Added parallax mode for lift and turn table
- Added new calibration mode: auto-basing
- Added option to select axis calibration mode (Axis menu -› Calibration)
- Added information about drive max speed and max acceleration (Axis menu -› Info)
- Unified menu navigation
- Adjusted velocity manipulators (slider knob and joystick) profile (better low speed control)
- Decreased joystick's dead zone
- Fixed problems with abrupt braking during braking phase in live control
- Fixed problems with communication with drives via Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection
- Mitigated problems with checking response from drives on higher latency media (RF, Wi-Fi, Ethernet)
- Minor bugfixes
- NOTE: It is hotfixed 1.1.0 version and is HIGHLY recommended for 1.1.0 users
- Added saving axes mapping
- Added option to reset axes to default mapping
- Added option to reset axes to default settings
- Added ability to move between axis settings using buttons S1..S6 when in axis setting menu
- Added factory reset
- Added displaying SHIFT key hold in some menu (where hold SHIFT action is handled)
- Added simple speed/ramp control in parallax mode
- Improved speed and position control
- Fixed minor issues with calibration
- Fixed minor issues with axes mapping
- Added parallax mode to live control
- Added parallax mode to playback
- Added manual mode to playback
- Minor bug fixes and improvements
- NOTE: this hotfix is recommended for 1.0.8 users
- Added track record
- Added Wi-Fi connection mode (require Wi-Fi module version 1.2.0)
- Added RF connection mode
- Added access to axis settings (S1..6) from calibration mode
- Menu navigation improvements i.e. BACK and CANCEL options available from list
- Improved playback screen readability
- Minor bug fixes and improvements
- Added saving some axis settings (invert, rebound)
- Added support for turn tables
- Added Master Speed dial support in trajectory playback
- Added device notifications menu (Settings -› Dev. notification)
- Added fast scrolling through menu lis (hold UP/DOWN)
- Improved axes detection time (more axes in system = lower detection time)
- Fixed Fast Return and Mirror modes
- Minor bug fixes and improvments
- Added firmware upgrade from application
- Added displaying serial number [Settings -› About]
- Added emergency braking during playback
- Improved drives braking during playback
- Fixed crashing during saving/loading keyframes and trajectories
- Minor bug fixes
SLIDELINK™ PRO
WiFi, RF & Dragonframe adapter- Fixed issues with disconnecting after a fixed period of time
- Improved memory managment (more memory is available for i.e. Dragonframe)
- Improved stability
- Minor bug fixes
- Various bug fixes
- Added list of available Wi-Fi networks to config site (STA mode)
- Added option to create hidden network (AP mode)
- [DragonFrame] Fixed problems with detecting drives over TCP connection
- [Dragonframe] Fixed issues with handling received trajectories
- [Dragonframe] Fixed issues with resetting the device after using an emergency stop
- [Dragonframe] Added support for TCP communication
- [Dragonframe] Added support for a new axis: Slider Y
- Added support for Slidekamera Device Finder software
- Improved connecting to an access point in Wi-Fi station mode
- Improved TCP communication
- Minor bug fixes
- NOTE: This update may reset device settings!
- [Dragonframe] Jog max speed is considered when moving to position
- [Wi-Fi mode] Fixed jerking
- Added support for Dragonframe (DMC protocol 2.0)
- To activate Dragonframe contact with Slidekamera
- Added full bi-directional RF communication
- Updated website form
- Added option to restart SLIDELINK from website
- Added option to identify SLIDELINK from website
- Bug fixes
- Added switching between "Wi-Fi mode" and "RF mode"
- First stable firmware
Slidekamera® Device Finder - managing Slidekamera® devices in the local network
Download, unpack and run the software.
It will automatically detect devices connected to your local network and provide you links to configuration pages.