DOUBle Rainbow & Rainbow 2 Support
Current software 0.8B
What's New in FIRMWARE 0.8B?
Here is the list of new features and fixes in the latest firmware:
VISIT HELP CENTER
Go to help.quasarscience.com where we now have the full manuals available for search and information on all our lights! The links above about our new features will take you directly to the applicable pages.
What's New in FIRMWARE 0.7B?
Here is the list of new features and fixes in the latest firmware:
- VRGB DMX Profiles - Pixel Mapping profiles of VRGB and RGBVW - with Global Parameters to set the Color Space and White Point
- TimoTwo Update over USB
- sACN Priorities - For using multiple sACN Controllers on a lighting Network
- Extra Dimming Steps to Low End of Manual Dimming
- Fixture Number Abilities
- Auto Lead/Follow Pairing - When paired to a leader, light will auto set to follow
- IP Preset Addresses for easier setting of Static IP
- See Help Center Article 0.7 Update Explained
- starCTRL App Compatibility - Control up to 7 RR and R2 Lights with your iPad or iPhone over Bluetooth - Click here for more info
Documents & Downloads
The RR and R2 firmware is always being optimized with new features added so check back frequently and update your lights before use to get the most out of your RR or R2!
Instructions
- Download the latest firmware update files below. If they are in a Zip file, unzip them. Please note that they must be updated with a USB-C thumb drive in FAT32 format.
At this time, Wifi update must be done over WiFi. View instructions for updating WIFI. - Copy all the files in the update to the root directory of your USB-C drive. They may look like this: QS_PC_FW_0.5c.bin or QS_PC_BL_0.9.bin.
- If on, power off the light.
- Press and hold the ENTER button on the light and then press/hold the POWER button for 3 seconds. This will enter the Update Mode.
- Insert the USB-C Thumb Drive.
- The light will then install all updates found on the drive. It will check for the highest version number of all relevant files. If a Bootloader Update file is present, it will update the Bootloader and then restart and then update the Light Firmware.
- After updating the light, it will then reboot. Please note at that you should see the newest firmware version indicated on the LED screen on boot up.
- Alternatively, you can go to CONFIG > FIRMWARE to check to make sure the light updated.
| Firmware Version | Release Date | Release Notes | File | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS_PC_FW_0.8b | 2023.2.26 | View Release Notes View 0.8 Release Explained | Download Zip Download Individual Files FW 0.8b TimoTwo 1.0.7.2 BL 0.9 | 549k 200k |
| QS_PC_FW_0.7b.bin
QS_TT_FW_1.0.7.2.cci | 2022.11.10 | View 0.7 Release Explained | Download Zip Download Individual FW 0.7b TimoTwo 1.0.7.2 BL 0.9 | 549k 204k 115k 826k |
| QS_PC_FW_0.6c.bin
QS_PC_BL_0.9.bin QS_PC_WIFI_1.0B.wifi <-Requires Update over WiFi | 2022.01.28 | View 0.6 Release Explained | Download Zip Download Individual FW 0.6c BL 0.9 Wifi 1.0B | 188k |
DMX Modes
Download the Latest DMX Chart Above.
When using as more than one pixel, 1 additional channel group must be added per additional pixel.
FX Profiles have parameters to control FX across the entire Unit.
Output Mode Profiles add an Additional DMX channel per light to set the Output Mode.
| Profile | Profile Name | Bit Depth | # of Channels per Pixel | Suggested Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | HSIC | 8 Bit | 5 Channels | Best when using faders ONLY |
| P2 | HSIC | 16 Bit | 8 Channels | |
| P3 | HSI | 8 Bit | 3 Channels | |
| P4 | XFade with +/-G- | 8 Bit | 3 Channels | Best for needing white light ONLY and reduced channels |
| P5 | XFade | 8 Bit | 2 Channels | |
| P6 | CCT & RGB | 8 Bit | 7 Channels | |
| P7 | CCT & RGB | 16 Bit | 9 Channels | Best for use on lighting consoles |
| P8 | RGB | 8 Bit | 3 Channels | |
| P13 | RGBTD | 8 Bit | 5 Channels | |
| P14 | RGBTD | 16 Bit | 10 Channels | |
| P15 | RGB | 16 Bit | 6 Channels | The 16 bit version of P8 |
| P19 | xy | 8 Bit | 3 Channels | |
| P20 | xy | 16 Bit | 6 Channels | |
| P21 | xy + S | 8 Bit | 4 Channels | Spectral Control of Diode Mix! |
| P22 | xy + S | 16 Bit | 7 Channels |
Downloadable Lighting Console Fixture Profiles
Profile Patching Examples
When using the Q25R2 in 10 pixel mode in Profile 1, each pixel is 5 DMX Channels.
The light would, therefore, require a total of 50 channels.
When using the Q25R2 in 2 pixel mode in Profile 1, each pixel is 5 DMX Channels.
The light would, therefore, require a total of 10 channels.
Example: Q25R2 - 2 Pixel Mode - Profile 1 - HSIC
| Channel | Function | Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Channel 1 | Intensity | Pixel 1 |
| Channel 2 | Color Temp | Pixel 1 |
| Channel 3 | +/- Green | Pixel 1 |
| Channel 4 | Hue | Pixel 1 |
| Channel 5 | Saturation | Pixel 1 |
| Channel 6 | Intensity | Pixel 2 |
| Channel 7 | Color Temp | Pixel 2 |
| Channel 8 | +/- Green | Pixel 2 |
| Channel 9 | Hue | Pixel 2 |
| Channel 10 | Saturation | Pixel 2 |
Features Coming Soon!
Here is the list of features coming to the RR and R2 lights.
- sACN over Wi-Fi
- More Color Space support!
- Additional Routing Options
- Smoother low-end dimming