wallPen OS 1.x

wallPen OS v1.4.1 - 40,4 MB - December 6, 2022
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Release Info - English - PDF (50 kb)
Release Info - Deutsch - PDF (50 kb)
Release Info - Français - PDF (50 kb)

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***** !!! IMPORTANT RELEASE NOTES !!! *****
***** PLEASE READ !!! *****
1. BE PATIENT! This update flashes all system processors with the latest firmware, so it might take up to 15 minutes, so please wait this time even after the printer indicates that the update was successful !!!!!
2. After the first restart the browser needs to be refreshed
3. The upcoming new wallPen Processor Release 5.0 requires wallPen OS 1.4.0 or higher. So please update NOW!
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WHAT'S NEW
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  • revert automatic restart. The printer will now only notify of OS issues
  • improved update mechanism for future updates
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HOW TO INSTALL
1. Start your wallPen as usual and reference its axis
2. Copy the downloaded "*.wpupdate"-file to an USB "image" flash drive (there should only be one (!!) .wpupdate file on the device at a time)
3. Insert the USB flash drive into the wallPen and follow the installation dialog
4. Please wait for at least 10 to 15 minutes (!!!) until two short beep tones indicate the success of the update
5. Remove the USB "image" flash drive and restart the device

Remark: If no update dialog appears, then your installed version may not support wpupdate files yet. Please open a ticket.
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IMPORTANT RELEASE NOTES
- PLEASE BE PATIENCE! This update flashes all system processors with the latest firmware, so the update might take up to 15 minutes!!!!!
- After the first restart the browser needs to be refreshed
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Release History
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wallPen OS v1.4.0 - 38,4 MB - November 28, 2022
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Release Info - English - PDF (50 kb)
Release Info - Deutsch - PDF (50 kb)
Release Info - Français - PDF (50 kb)

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- added new settings for managing Wi-Fi networks
- improved motion control of the X-axis
- added automatic restart in case of operating system issues
- added info text when image stick is not connected
- improved settings user interface
- fixed display of outdated file list after image stick removal
- added better logging for support troubleshooting
- fixed macOS compatibility issues
- improved user guidance during initialization
- added maintenance option to restart Z-axis referencing
- added beeper duration adjustment
- improved motion control for X-axis
- improved steering acceleration
- added setting to adjust beeper duration
- added a note if USB flash drive is not mounted
- added Error Message for corrupt or incompatible wallPen files
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wallPen OS v1.3.3 - 38,3 MB - September 13, 2022
- Fixed ink volume in the UI to display correct values
- Added minimum digits to wall distance to fix ugly UI shifting
- Power x-axis-motor on during machine startup
- Improved logging
- Automatic mounter restart after USB failure
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wallPen OS v1.3.2 - 38,1 MB - August 1, 2022
- Printing now starts almost immediately after file selection, even with very large .wallpen files
- Removed Z-axis slider when distance control is enabled
- Added warning when a print is started without distance control enabled
- Added loading indicator while loading an image to start printing
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wallPen OS v1.3.0 - 38,4 MB - July 5, 2022
- Checking of all internally transmitted data packets for correctness and resending in case of error
- The options are now clearly arranged in an accordion menu
- Adjustable Y-axis feedrate
- Preparation for compatibility with the soon-to-be-released new .wallpen format
- Numerous detail improvements and internal optimizations
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wallPen OS v1.2.3 - 38,3 MB - April 8, 2022
- Added support for wifi-channel and country-code selection
- Printhead temperature control optimized
- Communication with printheads improved
- Improved system stability
- A progress bar indicates the indexing of .wallpen-files
- An automatic browser refresh is initiated if required
- General system improvements
- Driver update for mainboard processors and printhead control boards
- Improved communication between mainboard and printhead control boards
- LEDs on the printhead control boards now flash during operation
- Preparations for future updates
- Translation updates
- General system improvements
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wallPen OS v1.0.8 - 37,5 MB - January 28, 2022
- translation updates
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wallPen OS v1.0.7 - January 26, 2022
- software renamed to wallPen OS
- waveform optimization
- x-axis adjustment control sidebar added
- x-axis adjustment changed to a range from -50 to +50
- Z-axis sidebar optimized
- translation updates
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v1.0.2 - December 2021

- individual waveform per color

- waveforms are considerably optimized

- ink temperature increased to 49°C

- internal data interface optimization

- much smoother step-over in print direction (X-axis)

- wiFi name is now an individual identifier

- unique WiFi password (please contact us when your password is lost)

- confirmation required to start referencing at startup

- bug fixed when x-axis is blocked

- changed behavior for vertical limit image check

- bug fixed for saving preferences

- bug fixed if preview image could not be found

- dwell time implemented when printing high motifs

- reduced vertical speed for high res images (> 800 DPI)

- upper and lower margins optimized

- "Wheel diameter" setting replaced by "Step Over Optimization"

- optimized loading times for larger motifs

- safety check query at print abort

- rearranged position of "step over adjustment" in config dialog.

- not more WiFi timeout error during loading, but need to be patient while large images load

- slight sinking of the slide at print start eliminated

- convenient updates by .wpupdate-Files

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