v1.3

🚀 CanMV K230 v1.3 Release Notes

We are proud to announce the v1.3 release of the CanMV K230 platform! This release brings together all the improvements from v1.3-rc and v1.3-rc2, featuring enhanced hardware support, critical bug fixes, and new tools to streamline development on the K230 SoC.

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🧠 CanMV Core

• MicroPython Integration:

  • Improved hardware abstraction with expanded module support.
  • Fixed HAL transmit data error.

• Peripheral Fixes:

  • Fixed machine.I2C not raising errors on failed transfers.
  • Corrected machine.FPIOA pin function mapping bugs.

• Display Enhancements:

  • Improved compatibility and performance with various display interfaces.

• Stability:

  • Addressed sensor initialization and memory management issues.

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🎥 Media Processing Platform (MPP)

• Video Encoding:

  • Added kd_mapi_venc_request_idr to allow IDR frame generation.

• Image Handling:

  • Enhanced mirror and flip functionality for better image control.

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⚙️ RT-Smart OS

• Driver Improvements:

  • Fixed I2C transfer timeout.
  • Resolved issues with RTL8189 AP mode.

• System Improvements:

  • Enhanced memory management and task scheduling.

• Peripheral Support:

  • Extended support for I2C, SPI, and other interfaces.

• Filesystem:

  • Improved reliability and performance under edge workloads.

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🛠️ U-Boot Bootloader

• New Hardware Support:

  • Added support for the k230d_evb board.

• Boot Enhancements:

  • Faster boot process and better boot stability.

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📚 k230_rtsmart_lib (New Component)

A new library package for RT-Smart apps:

• Simplifies application development on RT-Smart OS.
• Promotes reusable logic and streamlined integration.

🔗 Explore the repository

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🧪 Tooling

• Image Generator Update:

  • Added support for new kdimg format for firmware images.
    (PR #6 by @kendryte747)

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📈 Full Changelog

• canmv_k230
• canmv
• mpp
• rtsmart
• u-boot

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We recommend all users upgrade to v1.3 to benefit from improved performance, broader hardware compatibility, and a more robust development experience.

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