BirdDog KBD Firmware Release Notes

BirdDog KBD Firmware Release Notes

Firmware Version 6.1.557

Before proceeding with the update to 6.1.557 please red the firmware update instructions to ensure the update is completed fully, find the instructions here: KBD Firmware Update Instructions

Improvements & New Features:
  1. Added a pop up in BirdUI to show when a firmware update is in progress.
  2. Added joystick and zoom rocker calibration to the [Control] tab of the BirdUI. Affectionately called Cheat Code Calibration. 
  3. Updated the layout of Access Manager Configuration in the [Network] tab of the BirdUI. 
  4. Updated [Dashboard] text in the BirdUI when no devices are added. 
  5. Optimized Telemetry mode for X1 and X1 Ultra.
  6. Social Media Links in BirdUI now link correctly and open in new tabs.
This release includes the following fixes:
  1. Fixed an issue where buttons on the KBD would become unresponsive.
  2. Fixed an issue that caused Remote IP List to not function as expected. 
Known Limitations:
  1. NDI Discovery Service is not currently configurable (compatibility coming soon with firmware update.). 
  2. BirdDog P400 & P4K are not compatible with video preview on KBD. They will show telemetry mode displaying exposure, white balance, and focus settings. To activate the telemetry view hold the [CAM] button correlating to the device for a full 1 second (a long hold). 
  3. AI Enable, and AI Confirm do not work for controlling AI Tracking on BirdDog X5 Ultra on this firmware version (compatibility coming soon with firmware update.).

Firmware Version 6.1.556

Improvements & New Features:
  1. Added the ability to delete devices directly from the KBD display.
  2. Updated the layout of the System section in BirdUI to match other BirdDog products.
  3. Added a checkbox option to keep network settings when using the Reset System Defaults option in BirdUI.
  4. Added a confirmation popup when Restore System Defaults is initiated.
  5. Increased the border thickness of highlighted items in light mode on the KBD display.
  6. Updated NDI Router Name to allow a maximum of 9 characters.
  7. Added superfine control as an on/off toggle option for the joystick button.
This release includes the following fixes:
  1. Resolved an issue where, in some cases, the DNS 1 field would be empty.
  2. Fixed an issue where the bright exposure setting could not be adjusted when connected to a BirdDog X1.
  3. Fixed an issue that caused the KBD to become unresponsive when navigating the device list with 6 or fewer devices.
  4. Fixed an issue where text-based details displayed incorrect values for BirdDog X1 and X1 Ultra cameras on the KBD display.

Firmware Version 6.1.555

Initial Public shipping firmware release.

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