Release Notes

Product:		ENTTEC OCTO MK2
Product SKU: 	71521
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Note: Please check product serial number to load the compatible firmware versions:
OCTO MK2 - SN up to 2323030 - V2.1 Only
OCTO MK2 - SN 2341008 to 2350677 - V3.0-V3.1 Only
OCTO MK2 - SN 2374307 onwards - V4.0 onwards

Note: It is strongly recommended to factory reset from the RESET BUTTON for a smooth firmware update before updating.
In the case of the unit doesn't reboot successfully during the firmware update, follow the factory reset guide below will boot the device to the updated firmware.
Factory Reset by Reset Button:
- Power off the unit.
- Press and hold the Reset button.
- While holding the Reset button, power up the unit
- Keep holding the button for approximately 3 sec.
- Release the Reset button after the LED turns yellow.
- Power cycle the unit.

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V4.4 Feb 2025

- Fixed a bug that receiving 2^31 unicast packets would force the device into boot mode.
- Resolved issue where firmware updates could cause the device to get stuck during bootup
- Basic implementation of UCS7604
- Support for both unicast and subnet-broadcast ArtPoll Reply

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V4.3 Feb 2024

Improvements:
- Autofill implemented for Output Settings
- Universe incrementation when autofill selected in Pixel Mapping Options

Bug Fixes:
- APA102 Bug fix

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V4.2 Sept 2023

Improvements:
- Increased Universe capacity with Overdrive Mode, enabling 8U per output (total 16U):
	- The unit will still default to 4U per port.
	- Please note that when you set the output to a higher Universe count, it will reduce the maximum framerate.
	- Be mindful of the maximum framerate achievable in each Overdrive Universe depending on your lighting fixture. 
	- Maximum Refresh Rate by Universe per Output:
		- 1U = 100 fps
		- 2U = 97 fps
		- 3U = 65 fps
		- 4U = 48 fps
		- 5U = 39 fps
		- 6U = 32 fps
		- 7U = 27 fps
		- 8U = 24 fps 
- Reintroduction of Standalone mode:
	- Standalone now supports 16bit protocols and 8U per port.
	- Support gradient effect between 1 and 15 unique colour markers.
- Support Universe buffer view for each port with auto refresh that can view 2 universes simultaneously (1 per port).
 
Bug Fixes:
- Improved compatibility and response handling for HTTP/1.1 requests.
- Fix for 16bit protocols when colour order is set to RGBW

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V4.1 May 2023 
- Fixed ArtPoll response for every universe.
- Fixed APA102 and TM1814 mapped pixels.

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V4.0 Sep 2022 										
- Initial release for GD32.
- Removed Standalone feature in front end.
- Added custom timing/protocol feature
- Allowed different protocol in each port
- Allowed both RJ45 Port to be used without rebooting
- Updated Help Page LED indicator
- Fixed bugs from V3.1
	- WWA colour orders
	- Pixel grouping update from mapped pixel display settings
	- Cyan LED indicator for merge error
	- Fall back IP 192.168.0.10 when DHCP enabled but not working

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V3.1 Sep 2022 										
- Added SACN Multicast implementation
- Fixed UCS2904 bug.

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V3.0 Jan 2022 		
- Initial release 
- Removed Standalone-Background settings (Dim, Strobe, Frequency etc).

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V2.1 Feb 2021 										
- Initial release
Note: Octo and Octo MK2 firmware mutually exclusive, please pick the correct version for matching Octo revision