BeamOS & Mr Beam Plugin – Release Notes

Here you can find all our latest release notes:

BeamOS v2.7.0 – Edelweiß

Highlights

  • Secure HTTPS connection for encrypted communication
  • Brand-new free Design Store with inspiring projects
  • QuickText now supports speech input
  • Capture photos directly with your computer camera
  • QuickExtract converts hand-drawn sketches into digital designs
  • Custom Access Point password
  • Administrator and Operator user roles

Added

  • Secure HTTPS connection
    Encrypted communication between your browser and Mr Beam for enhanced security.
  • New Design Store
    Discover inspiring designs and add them directly to your Design Library without any costs
  • QuickText with speech input
    Create text designs faster using your computer's speech recognition.
  • Capture photos directly from your computer
    Take pictures with your webcam and save them instantly to your Design Library.
  • QuickExtract (Mr Beam SketchBlock)
    Convert hand-drawn sketches into vector designs directly on the working area, Mr Beam SketchBlock required
  • Custom Access Point password
    Change your Mr Beam hotspot password directly from the Network Settings.
  • User roles: Administrator & Operator
    Assign different permission levels for improved device management.

Improved

  • Beamwire and Wi-Fi now work together seamlessly, allowing smooth switching between USB and wireless connections.

Download Links

All latest sticks:
Google Drive – Full package

Update stick only:
Google Drive – Update stick

BeamOS v2.6.0 – Gscheidhaferl

Added

  • Group and ungroup designs directly on the working area
  • Support for Beamwire, the direct USB connection to the Mr Beam
  • Updated user manuals
  • Ability to set a static IP from the Mr Beam Settings
  • Network Quality Monitor (Beta)
  • Revamped update download estimations

Fixed

  • QuickShape Heart is now generated with equal height and width
  • File names with umlauts upload properly
  • Adjusted camera preview in Free Draw mode
  • Improved job time estimations
  • Matrix duplicate function now works correctly on .mrb files
  • Fixed file upload issues while using Access Point mode

BeamOS v2.5.0 – Gamsbart

Added

  • Crop images directly within the workspace (supports JPG and other raster formats)
  • Move files into folders within the Design Library
  • Introduction of an Oktoberfest-themed release naming scheme (Easter Egg)
  • Display analysis data directly in the user interface without USB export
  • Updated documentation and declaration of conformity
  • Support for additional languages: nb, fi, sv, uk, zh
  • Various software security improvements

Fixed

  • Dynamic adjustment of Air Filter speed when using the [xx] laser head
  • Translation fixes in multiple languages

BeamOS v2.4.7.post0

Added

  • The [xx] laser head now supports robust mode switching during active laser jobs
  • Users can now draw freely within the workspace

Free Drawing Tools

  • Free Draw Tool
  • Bézier Tool
  • Node Manipulation
  • Brush Tool

Fixed

  • The line display incorrectly showed a redundant fill setting
  • Autofocus (AF) took twice as long as intended when using the [xx] laser head
  • Rotary mode was incorrectly forced into Basic Mode during engraving
  • MRB files are now correctly displayed when toggled in the workspace

BeamOS v2.4.6

Added

  • Boolean operations can now be applied directly to paths in the workspace
  • Generic outlines can now be created for selected designs
  • G-code placed in the workspace can now be unlocked and edited as SVG
  • Designs in the workspace can be shown and hidden
  • Vector line colors of imported SVGs can now be edited using the updated color picker
  • Zoom in and out using + and −
  • Navigate the zoomed workspace using W, A, S, D
  • Faster homing process

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue where Mr Beam would not start after an update
  • Some emojis were incorrectly engraved with fill
  • Errors in default material settings were corrected
  • Maximum operating temperature of the [xx] laser head was increased

BeamOS v2.4.3

Added

  • New material settings for felt
  • Precise movement with Alt + Arrow Keys
  • Updated GRBL version with support for the [xx] laser head
  • Nested paths with the same color now cut inner paths first
  • Fast Axis uses Basic Mode by default for engraving

Fixed

  • Issues with Fast Axis + Rotary + [x]/[s] laser head combinations
  • Translation improvements and additional languages
  • Material settings now load reliably
  • Updated outdated Shopify links
  • Precision calibration for the [xx] head

Important

Please update to version 2.4.3 to access all new features and improvements.

After updating, temporary hardware error messages may appear due to the GRBL update. Simply dismiss them and perform a hard reload.

BeamOS v2.4.1

Added

  • Optimized and more compact calibration board for lens calibration
  • Simplified lens and corner calibration with fewer steps and clearer instructions

Please print the latest calibration board:
www.mr-beam.org/linsenkalibrierung

Fixed

  • Object thickness can again be selected for older custom materials
  • Workspace LEDs return to normal brightness after calibration mode

BeamOS v2.4.0.post1

Added

  • New calibration interface for camera and lens calibration
  • New material settings for mango wood, Stölzle glass, porcelain and stoneware
  • Move designs up/down
  • Align designs
  • Undo / Redo buttons
  • Improved visual hints and warnings
  • Updated engraving mode icon
  • Support for Fast Axis (hardware upgrade required)

Fixed

  • Bounding box display
  • Improved crash handling
  • Improved custom material handling
  • Translation fixes

BeamOS v2.3.0

Added

  • New QuickShape: Ring
  • Bounding box button
  • Improved rotary workflow
  • Support for engraving multiple circumferences
  • Circumference input in addition to diameter
  • Improved rotary alignment
  • Full Y-axis movement button

Fixed

  • Creation and management of non-admin users
  • Reliable 360° engraving

Mr Beam Plugin – Release Notes

v0.15.1

Added

  • Unpowered Air Filter 3 notification
  • Glitter felt material settings
  • General improvements

Fixed

  • Calibration marker engraving issue

v0.15.0.post1

Fixed

  • Air Filter maintenance percentage reset issue

v0.15.0.post0

Fixed

  • Laser head missing notification

v0.15.0

Added

  • Support for Air Filter 3

Fixed

  • Crash after using QuickText starting with ..
  • QuickText font loading
  • Incorrect bottom-open malfunction

Feedback

Do you have feedback on our software updates? Feel free to submit a ticket:

www.mr-beam.org/ticket

For best results, please attach files, G-code, videos or photos so we can help you as quickly as possible.

Enjoy lasering!