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obnizOS 3.5.0-beta available

Posted on Author obnizPosted in obniz

We are exciting to releasing obnizOS 3.5.0 beta.

In order to try out the beta version, you need to register for the "obniz beta test program".
For more information about the beta test, please check the following article.
Join Beta Test Program

Appendix
Documents are private and some are under preparing. Please contact us if you want to know more details.

Available OS

  • obnizOS for obniz Board ( hw=obnizb1 )
  • obnizOS for obniz Board 1Y ( hw=obnizb2 )
  • obnizOS for obniz BLE/Wi-Fi Gateway ( hw=encored )
  • obnizOS for CONNECT HUB Cellular Model ( hw=encored_lte )
  • obnizOS for BLE Stick ( hw=ble_stick )
  • obnizOS for M5StickC ( hw=m5stickc )
  • obnizOS for M5Stack Basic ( hw=m5stack_basic )
  • obnizOS for ATOM Lite ( hw=m5atom_lite )
  • obnizOS for ESP32 ( hw=esp32w or hw=esp32p )

Internet Connectivity

Commonly Changed Points

  • Network Failover now available for all connectivity. If one tried (ex Wi-Fi) and failed, then next setting will betried (ex cellular)
  • obnizOS now connect to obniz.com not obniz.io initiallly.

Wi-Fi

  • WPA2 Enterprise Support (Only username, pass, anonymous id authentication)
  • BSSID option now available to fix Wi-Fi AP connect to.
  • Startup Wi-Fi scan nerver performed when no Wi-Fi Setting Found
  • Stop reducing Wi-Fi tx power when reboot after BOR.
  • Fix Wi-Fi connection tried from old setting. now tried from latest one.

Wi-Fi MESH

  • Newly Supported Wi-Fi MESH

obniz device now create MESH network automatically to connect to the internet even if some devices can’t reach to an access point.

This feature require subscribing Wi-Fi MESH plan on obnizCloud.

Cellular

  • Starting BG96 Modem Standard Support
  • Starting AK030 Modem Standard Support
  • SARA_U2 Experimental Implementation

Setting

Setting via Serial

  • Typing menu let you enter setting mode anytime.
  • Now support devices which wired ESP32 console Rx and Tx.
  • Drop supporting typing s to enter setting mode on startup.
  • Drop supporting deleting each network setting. only all delete available.
  • Drop supporting hardware wiring information setting as CLI.
  • Now accept raw setting from serial

Setting via Wi-Fi

  • Captive Portal Support. you see the browser automatically when you connect to your obniz device.
  • Startup setting (pressing button on startup) and Wi-Fi configration now merged. You can choose from menu on browser.
  • Drop supporting deleting each network setting. only all delete available.
  • Drop supporting hardware wiring information setting.
  • Wi-Fi and Cellular configration now let you see progress and failing results on your screen. and you can retry when failed without rebooting device.
  • All network configration saves your configration at first regardless success or not.
  • Connection timeout is longer (2 minutes) when your device has no network configration compared from others (20 seconds)
  • Wi-Fi now scans everytime user open/reload the Wi-Fi setting page.

etc

  • WPS Mode supported. Hold pressing over 3 time while setting mode. The device will enter WPS mode. If succeed, the device save Wi-Fi setting and restart.
  • Now can accept setting from obniz’s Android app.
  • Circuit information can be configured.

System

  • Startup time faster around 1.5 seconds compared from before.

Hardware

  • Dynamic circuit setting now available.

You can let your device know and use below components.

  • Seithces
  • LEDs (power or status)
  • Ethernet PHY
  • 3G/LTE Modem

When you configured, then obnizOS will recognize and use it.

Peripheral

BLE

  • Internal memory management improved. Better stability for heavy usage while scanning.
In order to try out the beta version, you need to register for the "obniz beta test program".
For more information about the beta test, please check the following article.
Join Beta Test Program

Appendix
Documents are private and some are under preparing. Please contact us if you want to know more details.