Download the latest software update for your UltraBip here.
How to update my device, step by step :
Download firmware
Connect the UltraBip to your computer via USB
Place the downloaded file in the root directory of the UltraBip, using the file explorer or finder.
Click on 'Eject'.
Still connected by USB, press the UltraBip button once, and wait for confirmation.
Wait until the LED lights up solid green, followed by the victory melody.
The update is now complete!
If necessary, think about update your voicepack.
ℹ️ 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)
Do you need help?
Click here to go to the voice pack download page.
There must always be at least one language pack in the "voices" folder.
- Switching off the appliance
- USB connection to a computer
- Open the Configurator
- Click on "Load config", and follow the instructions
- The version number will be visible under System > Advanced (see screenshot below)
If you encounter any difficulties, you can enter advanced recovery mode using the following procedure:
- Connect the device via USB to a computer
- Press the button for 30s
- Download this file
- Place the file at the root of the device
- Leave the device connected until it stops flashing, then click "Eject".
- Still connected via USB, switch on the device and wait until the LED lights up solid green, followed by the victory melody.
- You can now install the latest firmware version
2023-11-18: (Christmas 2023)
- firmware/Configurator: added support for automatic time and DST detection (directly operational for CET time, for the rest of the world simply use the Configurator)
- firmware: fixed a Bluetooth bug with certain e-ink tablets that led to a total loss of connectivity during the flight
- firmware: fixed a bug where some voice announcements were muted when using USB-C headphones
- voicepacks Slovak and Korean language support added
- Configurator: addition of the vario presets used by French champion Jonathan Marin!
- Configurator: conversion of "vario integration" percentages to seconds added
- Configurator: addition of a "User notes" field, for additional profile information
- Configurator: information added on how flight alerts work
- Configurator: various bug fixes
- Configurator: improved user interface, translations, buttons, etc...
- Configurator: vario presets: vario curve preset, threshold, integration, zeroing, etc. (Flymaster, Skytraxx, Syride, individual competitors)
- Bluetooth: Protects unwanted connections from the Burnair app (from other nearby drivers)
- Configurator: double tap sensitivity setting added
- Improved beeps and beep generation (vario and music)
- Volumes: adjusted to better match the 4 user levels
- Zeroing detector (double click): improved tone to be close to the BipBip PRO and more distinct from the other beeps (up and down)
- UltraBip Configurator: now called Stodeus Configurator and manages UltraBip and BlueBip products, many minor corrections (the file is now called stodeus-configurator.html, the old ones on the device have been removed).
- New mode LED: flashes when the device is switched on, useful for hiking or tracker mode, as requested by our RedBull XAlps pilots (Pál Takáts and Kinga Masztalerz), to be activated in the Configurator.
- Vario demo: 4x click simulates a vario from 0 to +8m/s then from +8m/s to -5m/s (if descent alarm activated)
- Reduced volume when connected via USB: suitable for updates and USB connections at home
- Start-up music: fix for interrupted start-up music bug
- Miscellaneous: numerous minor bugs and improvements
- Bluetooth remote control to be activated in Configurator
- XCSoar BT compatibility
- Flight landing voice statistics: more data available (see Configurator)
- KML statistics: more statistics available
- Language packs : many new languages available
- Vz up and down voice information: better time averaging
- Profile selection: customisable profile name announced at start-up (see Configurator)
- Bluetooth device name: now customisable with the driver name (see Configurator)
- Voice announcement of flight time and duration: improved syntax by language
- Language pack format: new format, smaller and compressed for the same quality
- Ultra-fast GPS fix if done less than 24 hours ago
- Reduced vario beep during voice announcements
- Vario demo with 4x clicks
- Various bug & fixed glitches
- Algo Vario: change and major improvement
- Default vario curve: change
- Vario integration: can be set (via knob menu & configurator)
- Flight alarm level (configurator)
- Automatic voice announcement (can be activated by 3x click & configurator)
- Trace IGC FAI/CIVL certified with G-record
- KML trace in 3D format and on the ground, both formats are available simultaneously
- Barometric altitude calibration before take-off
- Track file format: format/date change
- Take-off detection with GPS detection (Geofence) in addition to Vz detection
- Automatic switch-off with geofence
- Fix bug default language in the configuration file
- Quiet Vario when completely stationary
- Enhanced Bluetooth connection announcement
- IGC trace file: fix fields Glider Type
- KML: displays max Vz in m/s instead of cm/s
- BLE discoverable is now 5min after switching on
- IGC file now traces with S/ID
- LED on charge and USB connected: reduced brightness for use at home
- Configurator: vario audio preview editor fix for different web browsers
- Improved take-off detection: audio vario activated if Vz > 1.75m/s. Track recording with minimum speed of 10km/h
- Changing volume (more than 1 volume change) activates the vario
For more information, consult the FAQ.