Download the latest updates for your GPSBip+ or GPSBip here.

The software and language packs have been developed to be compatible with leGPSBip+ and leGPSBip.

How to update my device, step by step :

Download firmware

Connect leGPSBip+ to your computer via USB 

Place the downloaded file in the root directory of the GPSBip+, using the file explorer or finder.

Click on 'Eject'.

Still connected by USB, switch on leGPSBip+, and wait for the voice confirmation 'update in progress, please wait'.

Wait until the LED lights up steady green, followed by the start-up melody.

The update is now complete!

  • Download language pack and firmware
  • Connect leGPSBip to your computer via USB
    (see the "file transfer and charge" section of the user manual)
  • Delete the file named 'config.gpsbip' located at the root of the GPSBip
  • Place the language pack in the 'voices' folder on the GPSBip
  • Place the firmware file on the root of the GPSBip
  • Click on 'Eject'.
  • Still connected by USB, switch on leGPSBip, and wait for the voice confirmation 'update in progress, please wait'.
  • Disconnect leGPSBip, then select the language (single click to scroll, long click to select)
  • To benefit from Instant Vario, calibrate the sensors manually.
  • Once you've done the calibration, the update is complete!

 

Note: calibration is only required for the first update. For subsequent updates, the sensors remain calibrated.

Firmware & Configurator

version number: 3.29 (2022-05-03)

NOTE: The vario is silent on the ground by default: you need to take off for the vario to activate. (alternatively, changing the volume will activate the vario)

Language packs

Do you need help?

This means that you need to calibrate the sensors in order to benefit from Instant Vario. Thank you for follow the procedure described here. This does not apply to leGPSBip+, the sensors are calibrated at the factory, and Instant Vario is activated by default.
  1. Download the language pack file
  2. Connect leGPSBip+ via USB (see "file transfer and charge" section of the manual) to a computer
  3. Replace the old file with the new one in the folder named "voices
  4. Leave leGPSBip+ connected until it stops flashing, then click on "Eject".
  5. Disconnect leGPSBip+ and switch it on

 

There must always be at least one language pack in the "voices" folder.

  1.  
  1. Switching off the appliance
  2. USB connection to a computer
  3. Open the Configurator
  4. Click on "Load config", and follow the instructions
  5. The version number will be visible under System > more (see screenshot below)

 

Screenshot_firmware_version_number

  1. Connect the device via USB to a computer
  2. Press the button for 30s
  3. Download this file
  4. Place the file at the root of the device
  5. Leave the device connected until it stops flashing, then click "Eject".
  6. Still connected via USB, switch on the device and wait until the LED lights up solid green, followed by the start-up melody.

Version 3.29 (2022-05-03)

  • KML/Google Earth flyby along the line feature fixed
  • volume discreet option

Version 3.28 (2020-09-02)

  • KML tracks issue fixed: negative with leading 0 issue (eg: around Equator)
  • vario led sink red fixed
  • pressure sensor bug fixed
  • voice pack: added "en_av": added avionic voicepack with altitude in feet but sink/lift in m/s

Version 3.27 (2020-07-10)

  • Vario LED: fix sink red freeze and no orange detector
  • Sensor: better error handling

Version 3.25 (2020-05-27)

  • take off detection: improve detection
  • landing detection: new feature, default on
  • pressure sensor unresponsive in sink fix

Version 3.24 (2020-03-02)

  • Voice climb rate from average lift (integrated vario 15/20sec)

Version 3.23 (2020-02-20)

  • Vario takeoff detection based on average vario at 175cm/s

Version 3.22 (2020-02-17)

  • Fix KML file: lat/long -0 issue withing 0/-1 range (equator KML file sign error, not IGC)

Version 3.21 (2019-10-04)

  • Update to GCC 2019 compiler

Version 3.20 (2019-09-23)

  • Vario mute when button pressed
  • Altitude > 5km with new voicepack

Version 3.13 (2019-05-10)

  • Vario led fix issue

Version 3.12 (2019-05-01)

  • Autopower off when no GPS (based on vz only and time)

Version 3.11 (2019-01-21)

  • Battery monitor fix at 0% at startup error

Version 3.10 (2018-11-08)

  • Vario tone: tone generation, contiunous tone and sink alarm
  • Configurator : improvement : various options
  • Configuration file : "Updating, please wait" at the first 2 startups
  • Config file : fix firmware/lang pack version update if present
  • Language selection : fix : at startup only when needed

Version 3.09 (2018-09-18)

  • Vario: instant vario with accelerometer and gyroscope sensors
  • User calibration mode
  • Battery level : speaks 0%
  • Factory default : hold button menu

Version 2.2 (2017-04-24)

  • option for compatibility with Kobo in the Configurator
  • pre-shutdown confirmation tone to prevent inadvertent power off
  • backup config file after a reset is now called before-reset-config.gpsbip instead save_config.gpsbip
  • sink alarm vario glitch fixed
  • new install file format includes the latestet version of Configurator
  • large GPS tracking perdiod (> 10sec) behaviour improved
  • vario silent reactivated when low battery reached bug fixed
  • USB power off when charged and not used
  • KML: G max force
  • KML: flight summary cleanup
  • KML line witdh 3 instead of 2
  • IGC file error if KML disabled
  • Solar charge status and battery level at startup

Version 2.0.5 (2016-12-01)

  • FAI/CIVL IGC valid with XSD signature
  • Timezone in minute for India and other specific timezone
  • Vario sweep tone glitch
  • Vario filter init startup
  • Barometric altitude GPS correction even before takeoff
  • Config file detection improved
  • Autoshutdown fixed
  • GPS reception in high performances when USB powered
  • Takeoff detection
  • Sink alarm setting and issue
  • Kobo Glow compatibility
  • Track folder YYYY/MM/DD
  • KML file: altitude jump, track with pilot name, position rounding
  • IGC file: barometric altitude sign
  • Mac OS X: eject device without remount
  • Vario: integration time: slow and fast available
  • Altitude barometric with NOAA
  • Double tap detection patern
  • Auto voice mode toggle (triple click) fix
  • Sink alarm disable regression fix

Version 1.0.7 (2016-07-25)

  • GNSS position issue in Q3/Q4
  • LK8EX1 protocol temperature added
  • Fix barometric altitude around sea level
  • Export voice.pack number
  • Kobo automatic reconnection
  • IGC flight date legacy compatibillity
  • Double tap sensitivity decrease
  • Vario volume medium at lower volume
  • Voice tap can be disable until take off
  • Voice tap available with double click if vario disabled
  • GPS negative altitude issue, not supported in IGC file format
  • LK8EX1 vario sign issue
  • UTC offset
  • Vario silent on ground
  • Vario glitch when silent
  • Firmware version recorded in IGC and KML file
  • Led green fix at power up
  • KML track in 3D or 2D mode
  • Voice manual: double click when vario silent
  • Speak on config file change
  • Timezone setting in configurator
  • Timezone in IGC and KML files
  • Configurator import compatibility
  • Kobo/External battery detection
  • Configurator installation from .install updates
  • Voice pack (1) (2) rename
  • Vario tone glitch after updates
  • GPS wait for 3D fix before low power mode
  • Shutdown when battery low
  • Dont startup when battery low
  • LK8EX1/GPSBip protocol Vz value fix
For more information, consult the FAQ.