Release 2026.8.5.1

Firmware for LilyGO T-Encoder Pro and Waveshare ESP32-S3 Knob Touch LCD 1.8 (ESP32-S3, 16 MB flash).

Web install (recommended)

Open the FlightScnr WebFlasher in Chrome or Edge, connect USB, confirm the auto-detected board (or select it manually), and click Install. A full install flashes the factory image at 0x0 and clears Wi-Fi and saved settings.

Manual flash

Full factory image (replace <board> with tencoder-pro or waveshare-knob-18):

esptool.py --chip esp32s3 write_flash 0x0 FlightScnr-<board>-merged.bin

App-only update (keeps settings if bootloader/partitions already match):

esptool.py --chip esp32s3 write_flash 0x10000 FlightScnr-<board>-app.bin

File	Use
FlightScnr-tencoder-pro-merged.bin	Full factory image — flash at 0x0 (WebFlasher Install)
FlightScnr-tencoder-pro-app.bin	App-only update — flash at 0x10000 (advanced)
FlightScnr-waveshare-knob-18-merged.bin	Waveshare full factory image — flash at 0x0
FlightScnr-waveshare-knob-18-app.bin	Waveshare app-only update — flash at 0x10000
bootloader.bin / partitions.bin	Individual components (advanced)
SHA256SUMS.txt	Checksums

Note: T-Encoder: push the screen in (BOOT) while connecting if the port does not appear. Waveshare: use its CH343 USB serial port and select the board manually if Auto is uncertain.

Full Changelog: 2026.7.30.5...2026.8.5.1