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BoxRFID OpenSpool Edition V4.0

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@TinkerBarn TinkerBarn released this 19 Apr 22:48
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BoxRFID OpenSpool Edition V4.0 is the new current release for BoxRFID-Touch on the ESP32-2432S028R (CYD) with PN532.

This version extends the combined QIDI + OpenSpool firmware line with major usability, setup, and QIDI workflow improvements.

Highlights

  • Added QIDI Max 4 support
  • Supports QIDI Q2, QIDI Plus 4, and QIDI Max 4 in one firmware
  • Added persistent Wi-Fi setup with stored SSID and password
  • Added browser upload for officiall_filas_list.cfg
  • Added MicroSD-based official CFG support for:
    • /qidi/q2/officiall_filas_list.cfg
    • /qidi/plus4/officiall_filas_list.cfg
    • /qidi/max4/officiall_filas_list.cfg
  • Added per-model toggles to enable or disable the official QIDI CFG
  • Added SD card format function that rebuilds the required QIDI folder structure
  • Improved the QIDI CFG setup page with clearer status handling
  • Improved keyboard layouts, including the extended text/password keyboard
  • Reused the extended keyboard for general text/name entry
  • Improved touch, SD, and Wi-Fi interaction stability
  • Added active QIDI model information to read and write status text

What is included in V4.0

  • QIDI mode and OpenSpool mode in one firmware
  • QIDI Q2 / Plus 4 / Max 4 support
  • OpenSpool Standard support
  • OpenSpool U1 / Extended support
  • Editable material, manufacturer, and variant databases
  • Multilingual touchscreen UI
  • Persistent setup storage
  • Web installer support

Installer structure

The web installer now clearly separates the firmware lines:

  • V2.1 Classic QIDI
  • V3.7 Fallback
  • V4.0 Current Release

Notes

  • V4.0 is the recommended release for new installations
  • V3.7 remains available as the fallback combined release
  • V2.1 remains available as the classic QIDI-only firmware line