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How to use Firmware Version 4.2

John Spencer edited this page Oct 7, 2026 · 4 revisions

Why is this version better?

Firmware Version 4.2 is a major improvement over version 3.9 and includes:

  • Wifi onboard server
  • I2C Slave capabilities
  • A common Serial/I2C command interface.
  • Extended pattern length out to 99.
  • The onboard OLED now includes improved programming options, Adjustments to the arm positions, Wifi controls and I2C controls.
  • The web interface is all new and includes
    • Live Animated arm positions.
    • Forward and Back buttons.
    • Pattern Reprogramming
    • System Details
    • Wifi control and join to existing networks.
    • i2c Control with customisable Slave address.
    • Arm Position Control.
    • Serial output and command interface with adjustable logging level.

What hasn't changed.

The AutoChanger is (still) a stand alone unit that is powered by USBC connection.

It (still) easily shifts between 4 different programable patterns.

Install on machine.

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What does everything do?

Overview

Default Patterns.

Default Patterns

Lets look at the display.

Display

How to Program a Pattern.

Programming

Adjusting your Arms.

Arms

Turn on Wifi or I2C.

WIFI

The Web Interface

The biggest update, the unit is now Wifi Enabled and all operations can be completed with or without a local network.

First Run

Join The Network

Operate and Edit Patterns.

Patterns

System Information.

System

Adjust your wifi.

wifi

Enable I2C.

I2C

Adjust your Arms.

Arms

The Serial Log.

Serial

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