Firmware Updates

( For Q3 COLOR-LR, Q5 COLOR, Q6 COLOR, Q8 COLOR-LR, Q10 COLOR-LR, G3 COLOR, G6 COLOR, P3 COLOR, MATRIX COLOR )

Firmware Manager V1.38
(for Windows)

LAST UPDATED: NOV 5,2024

Firmware Manager V1.38
(for Mac)

LAST UPDATED: NOV 5,2024


Fixture

Q6 COLOR

G6 COLOR

Q3 COLOR-LR

G3 COLOR

Q10 COLOR-LR

Q8 COLOR-LR

Q5 COLOR

P3 COLOR

CB

4.13

4.13

4.13

4.13

4.14

4.14

4.14

4.14

DB

4.4

4.4

4.4

4.4

4.1

4.1

4.1

4.1

Q6 COLOR

CB

4.13

DB

4.4

G6 COLOR

CB

4.13

DB

4.4

Q3 COLOR-LR

CB

4.13

DB

4.4

G3 COLOR

CB

4.13

DB

4.4

Q10 COLOR-LR

CB

4.14

DB

4.1

Q8 COLOR-LR

CB

4.14

DB

4.1

Q5 COLOR

CB

4.14

DB

4.1

P3 COLOR

CB

4.14

DB

4.1

Firmware Manager V1.37
(for Windows)

LAST UPDATED: JUN 19,2024

Firmware Manager V1.37
(for Mac)

LAST UPDATED: JUN 19,2024


Fixture

Q6 COLOR

G6 COLOR

Q3 COLOR-LR

G3 COLOR

Q10 COLOR-LR

Q8 COLOR-LR

Q5 COLOR

P3 COLOR

Matrix COLOR

CB

4.13

4.13

4.13

4.13

4.12

4.12

4.12

4.11

4.11

DB

4.4

4.4

4.4

4.4

4.1

4.1

4.1

4.1

4.1

Q6 COLOR

CB

4.13

DB

4.4

G6 COLOR

CB

4.13

DB

4.4

Q3 COLOR-LR

CB

4.13

DB

4.4

G3 COLOR

CB

4.13

DB

4.4

Q10 COLOR-LR

CB

4.12

DB

4.1

Q8 COLOR-LR

CB

4.12

DB

4.1

Q5 COLOR

CB

4.12

DB

4.1

P3 COLOR

CB

4.11

DB

4.1

Matrix COLOR

CB

4.11

DB

4.1

Firmware Manager V1.27
(for Windows)

LAST UPDATED: DEC 22,2022


Fixture

Q10 COLOR-LR

Q8 COLOR-LR

Q5 COLOR

P3 COLOR

Matrix COLOR

CB

4.2

4.2

4.2

3.10

4.2

DB

4.0

4.0

4.0

3.4

4.0

Q10 COLOR-LR

CB

4.2

DB

4.0

Q8 COLOR-LR

CB

4.2

DB

4.0

Q5 COLOR

CB

4.2

DB

4.0

P3 COLOR

CB

3.10

DB

3.4

Matrix COLOR

CB

4.2

DB

4.0


Change log

[CB V4.14]
Enabled menu option adjustments for dimming mode (Smooth/Sharp) and fan mode while DMX is connected.

[V4.13]
1. Support update CRMX for CB version prior to 4.0
2. Improve smooth dimming

[V4.2]
1. Modify lock behavior and add a lock message.
2. Bugs Fixed.

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Firmware Update Installation Procedure


    Connection


    PC / Mac
    USB-A to PC port
    USB-C to fixture port
    *USB-A to USB-C cable use only
    Fiilex fixture


    Install


    For Windows

    Double Click it
    Installing…
    Shortcut in Desktop

    For Mac

    Drop to the application

    Execute

    Double Click on the shortcut in Desktop to launch the Fiilex Manager

    For Mac

    Click "Cancel"
    Go to "Security & Privacy" and click "Open Anyway"
    Relaunch the App, and click "Open"

    Update

    Use a USB-A to USB-C cable to connect your fixture to your PC / Mac
    Click the "Update" button to update the currently installed firmware to the latest one
    The Fiilex Firmware Manager will refresh automatically after the update

  1. You will need a Windows PC and a USB-C cable.

  2. If you do not have a Windows PC with internet access, but a Mac with internet access, please use the following steps to download the Fiilex Firmware Manager on your Mac and then transfer files to the Windows PC.


    1. https://ftdichip.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CDM212364_Setup.zip
      This ZIP contains a .exe executable file that will install drivers on your Windows 10 PC. You can transfer from your internet connection mac to your console PC via flash drive.


    2. Before running this zip and.exe file please do the following to uninstall the old drivers

      1. USB connect your fixture with your PC.

      2. Go to Device Manager, find the FT230X USB device, right click, uninstall device).

      3. Disconnect your fixture USB cable

      4. Install the drivers via the CDM21228_Setup.zip

      5. USB connect your fixture with your PC. PC should now be able to find your fixture. When you go to Device Manager, FT230X USB properties it should show "device working properly"



  1. Download the Fiilex Firmware Manager here and run on a Windows PC.

    2. *Note that Fiilex Firmware Manager is updated continually, so please download the latest version from the website each time.



  2. Use a USB-C cable to connect to your fixture to your Windows PC.



  3. Firmware Manager will load your fixture. When the PC is connected to the internet, the Firmware Manager will automatically update itself and load the latest firmware for your fixture. Please click Update V#.# and then click OK.



  4. In the process of firmware update.



  5. Power cycle to complete the firmware update. On your fixture, go to Setting > Info to check the latest controller board and driver board firmware versions.