BeamOS & Mr Beam Plugin – Release Notes

Here you can find all our latest release notes:

BeamOS v2.5.0 – Gamsbart

Fixed

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

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 of analysis data directly in the user interface without USB export
  • Updated user manuals and declaration of conformity
  • Support for additional languages: nb, fi, sv, uk, zh
  • Improvements to enhance software security and maintain up-to-date releases

BeamOS v2.4.7.post0

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

Added

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

Free Drawing – New Tools

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

BeamOS v2.4.6

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

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

BeamOS v2.4.3 – What’s New?

Added

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

Fixed

  • Issues with fast axis + rotary + [x]/[s] head combination
  • Translation errors fixed and new languages added (AI-translated)
  • Material settings now load reliably
  • Broken Shopify links to the Mr Beam Store updated
  • Precision calibration for the [xx] head now works correctly

Important

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

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

Download Links

All current sticks:
Google Drive – Full package

Update stick only:
Google Drive – Update stick

BeamOS v2.4.1 – What’s New?

Added

  • Optimized and more compact calibration board for lens calibration

Please use and print this calibration board:
www.mr-beam.org/linsenkalibrierung

  • Simplified lens and corner calibration
    Fewer steps, clearer instructions

Fixed

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

Important

Please update to version 2.4.1 to benefit from all improvements.

If calibration issues persist, please create a support ticket.

BeamOS v2.4.0.post1

Added

New Calibration Interface

  • For camera and lens calibration

New Material Settings

  • Mango wood
  • Stölzle glass
  • Porcelain
  • Stoneware / ceramics

New Workspace Features

  • Move designs up/down
  • Align designs
  • Undo / Redo buttons

UI Improvements

  • Improved visual hints and warnings
  • Updated engraving mode icon

Support for Fast-A[x]is

  • Requires hardware upgrade

Fixed

  • Bounding box now displays correctly
  • Improved crash handling (OctoPrint)
  • Improved custom material handling
  • Translation fixes

BeamOS v2.3.0 – Public Release Notes

Added

  • New quick shape: Ring (e.g. for rotary support foam)
  • Button to draw a bounding box around all designs
  • Improved rotary usage
  • Engraving multiple circumferences now possible
  • Circumference input field in addition to diameter
  • Improved rotary alignment in workspace
  • Button for full Y-axis movement

Fixed

  • Creation and management of non-admin users now possible
  • 360° engraving works correctly on all objects

MrBeam Plugin – Release Notes

Release v0.15.1 MrBeam Plugin

Fixed

  • Calibration marker engraving issue

Added

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

Release v0.15.0.post1 MrBeam Plugin

Fixed

  • Air filter maintenance percentage jumped to 100% and reset incorrectly after restart

Release v0.15.0.post0 MrBeam Plugin

Fixed

  • Laser head missing notification

Release v0.15.0 MrBeam Plugin

Fixed

  • Crash after using quicktext starting with ..
  • Quicktext font did not load
  • Incorrect bottom open malfunction triggered

Added

  • Support for Air Filter 3

Release v0.14.1.post2 MrBeam Plugin

Fixed

  • Malfunctions 1014 and 1030 triggered on startup

Release v0.14.1.post1 MrBeam Plugin

Fixed

  • Missing final dust extraction after job completion

Release v0.14.1.post0 MrBeam Plugin

Fixed

  • Incorrect fan not spinning error reported

Release v0.14.1 MrBeam Plugin

Added

  • Updated material settings
  • Text and translation updates

Release v0.14.0.post0 MrBeam Plugin

Fixed

  • Compressor warning on non-Dreamcut devices

Release v0.14.0 MrBeam Plugin

Added

  • New material settings
  • Improved high temperature warnings
  • Improved hardware malfunction handling

Release v0.13.3.post0 MrBeam Plugin

Fixed

  • Update issue

Added

  • New material settings

Release v0.13.3 MrBeam Plugin

Fixed

  • Device stopped responding when lid was opened during homing/jogging without previous job
  • Device incorrectly marked job as completed when lid was opened
  • Lens calibration showed outdated images

Added

  • Warning when lowering speed settings
  • Spanish translation added

Feedback on our software updates

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!